Representatives of the southeastern portion of Butler County feel like they’re making progress on collective projects in the region. At yesterday’s county commissioner meeting, the Southeast... Read more

A couple of state agencies are offering grant funding to help with school safety and freight transportation. First, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency has announced $160 mi... Read more

Jefferson Township is considering their next steps in the possible renovations to the SEBCO Pool. The next round of bids came in for the pool, which is inside Laura Doerr Park. The lowest pr... Read more

The Salvation Army is in danger of falling short of their fundraising goal for the 28 counties in Western Pennsylvania. Just over $1.2 million of the $2.3 million goal has been raised which... Read more

No one was injured when a dump truck hit a utility pole in Butler Township yesterday. The accident happened around 12:20 p.m. at the intersection of Route 8 and Vogel Road. A dump truck was... Read more

Earlier this week a Butler native was honored in the United States House of Representatives. Representative Mike Kelly recently recognized Terry Hanratty on the floor of the House on the occ... Read more

Senator Dave McCormick was in Grove City this week to discuss a future economic strategy for the local community. McCormick was at Grove City College Monday where he sat down with local lead... Read more

As the cost of higher education continues to grow, a proposed bill in Harrisburg looks to offer a new way to pay. The bill would create a Delayed Payment Plan (DPP) for those attending commu... Read more

The Mars Area School District has released the results of a fundraiser last week. Students at the Mars Area Elementary School raised nearly $3,800 to benefit the Positive Behavioral Interven... Read more

The Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt says that wait times for government documents have been reduced. According to Schmidt, 85 percent of wait times have been cut down while waiting... Read more

A popular local holiday destination is returning as the Butler County Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the season with a holiday gathering tomorrow. Johnny’s Jolly Holiday Bar on South Mai... Read more

Dassa McKinney Elementary School in the Moniteau School District is once again on a remote learning day. District officials say the closure is due to “continued mechanical and water issues a... Read more

Two people from Summit Township who were charged with endangering the welfare of children had changes made to charges filed. In late October, police charged 44-year-old Nathan Frndak and 36-... Read more

Cranberry Township officially has a new budget for next year. The board of supervisors approved the $109.5 million budget for 2026. The budget includes a new 2.5 mil increase that will go to... Read more

A Cranberry Township mechanic is once again facing charges for deceptive business practices. Cranberry Township police once again charged 69-year-old Keith Smith for how he operated his busi... Read more

Earlier this week Lancaster Township approved their budget with no tax increase and will move more funding to support emergency services. The budget will see Lancaster Township move one half... Read more

One woman allegedly fled the scene of an accident over the weekend. The crash happened around 2:30 a.m. on Garing Road in Donegal Township. State police say 24-year-old Gabriellla Tomasic of... Read more

The Tri-County Workforce Investment Board is naming their local Employers of the Year. Adams Manufacturing took home the honor in Butler County. The Portersville-based business specializes i... Read more

A warming center in downtown Butler is asking for help assisting those in need. The Glade Run Lutheran Services Winter Warming Center, on East Diamond Street is open from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. s... Read more

Crews battled a fire last night at a home in Buffalo Township. The overnight fire broke out around 1:30 a.m. at a home in the 600 block of Sarver Road. Details on the fire are not known at t... Read more