Community members are invited to an upcoming seasonal event this weekend. An Ugly Christmas Sweater Party will take place Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Butler YWCA. For a $10 contest entr... Read more

One person was taken to the hospital following a crash on Route 356 in Jefferson Township last night. The three-vehicle crash happened around 6:45 p.m. on Route 356 at the intersection with... Read more

A Butler man is facing charges after he allegedly rammed his vehicle into a parked car while under the influence of alcohol in the city of Butler. On Thursday just before 5 a.m., police were... Read more

A longtime business owner and local musician has died. Jim Chiprean of Butler passed away earlier this week. Chiprean worked at his family’s business, Miller’s Shoes, in downtown Butler for... Read more

This weekend Mars Area High School Student Council is offering kids a chance to convince the big guy they have been good this year. On Sunday from 1:30 to 4 p.m. in the school’s cafeteria, S... Read more

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry has filed a lawsuit against a Mars business for allegedly not paying 25 employees. The suit filed late last week claims Last Mile Delivery S... Read more

Holiday shoppers can head to downtown Butler tomorrow for a new event. An outdoor holiday market will be set up at Diamond Park from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be craft vendors, food truck... Read more

Slippery Rock University will recognize more than 500 students this weekend at their fall commencement. More than 530 students will receive their bachelor or master degree at a ceremony in t... Read more

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has announced a farm in Butler County will now be a forever farm. The Meadow Grove Farm in Slippery Rock Township has received a total of $416,000... Read more

Independence Health System is improving imaging capabilities using new technology at their Seven Fields facility. After beginning renovations in February, a ribbon cutting was recently held... Read more

Cranberry Township is seeking bids to accomplish an upcoming project. Cranberry Supervisors are soliciting for a company to complete bunker maintenance at the Cranberry Highlands Golf Course... Read more

The Pennsylvania Senate has confirmed Dr. Carrie Rowe as the Commonwealth’s Secretary of Education. By a vote of 44 to 3, Rowe was confirmed into the role after serving in an interim capacit... Read more

The free Christmas light show at Alameda Park is now open. The drive-thru show is open nightly through Christmas Day. It’s a quick 3-minute drive through Alameda Park, offering a free displa... Read more

A fundraiser supporting a local security guard’s effort to bring holiday spirit to an elementary school is happening tomorrow. “Officer Jim and Miss Diane’s Light Up Night” is set for Friday... Read more

An upcoming local event promises fun for kids while parents enjoy some free time. Parents Night Out will take place Friday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Butler Township Building on South Duf... Read more

Lawmakers in Harrisburg have introduced a bill that will attempt to prevent landlords from using rent-setting software. As landlords and property managers continue to use algorithmic rent-se... Read more

The Butler County Chamber of Commerce will be welcoming in the holiday season with an event later this week. A Holiday Celebration is planned for Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Historic Penn... Read more

The National Weather Service is urging caution this morning with the possibility of slick roads. Officials say an overnight cold front moved in and left the area with temperatures in the 20s... Read more

Police are releasing more information on a crash that sent one person to a Pittsburgh hospital earlier this week. The accident happened Monday morning around 10:30 in the 600 block of Chicor... Read more

Buffalo Township is proposing a tax increase for next year’s budget. The proposed budget includes a 3 mill increase, going from 13.5 mills to 16.5 mills. The township expects increases in co... Read more