Butler Township has awarded contracts for a couple of paving projects that will begin later this summer. First, the Commissioners awarded the 202 Road Paving contract to Wiest Asphalt and Pa... Read more

Knoch High School has cancelled their prom and graduation ceremonies due to the Coronavirus. Principal Todd Trofimuk announced that the events, which were going to be held in July, have been... Read more

The Butler High School Class of 1970 has postponed their reunion over concerns of COVID-19.  This would have been the 50th class reunion for the group.  It was scheduled for the weekend of A... Read more

The number of new COVID-19 cases across the state as well as in Butler County continues to increase. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health on Monday afternoon, there are 450 add... Read more

It is another Peak Alert Day from Central Electric Cooperative. That means CEC is asking you to conserve power by turning off all non-essential electric items and set your air conditioner at... Read more

No injuries were reported following a two vehicle crash that occurred late last week in Clay Township. According to State Police, a 71-year-old Forrestville man was traveling north on Route... Read more

McDonald’s is again looking to hire local individuals with a hiring event this week. The McDonald’s restaurant, at 680 Butler Crossing, in Butler Township will be talking with prospective ne... Read more

The BC3 Education Foundation has added three community leaders as directors. They are Tom Martin, who owns Martin Funeral Home in Butler, Carol Achezinski, (Evans City) Senior VP of preferre... Read more

Some local artists will be showcasing their talents today in downtown Butler. Jeff Geibel, Chair of the Design Committee of Butler Downtown, says this will not be like the large murals that... Read more

St. Vincent de Paul will be reopening today, June 6, 2020.  They’re expected to resume normal hours as of this week.  That would be Monday-Friday from 8:30am-10am.   The organization tempora... Read more

Will we be getting any rain soon?  According to the National Weather Service, the next chance at rain comes on Tuesday, although we’ll only hold on to a 40% chance of wet weather.  Wednesday... Read more

Saxonburg has a grocery store once again.  Sprankles opened on Saturday, July 4, 2020, in the former Friedman’s building.  Included inside is Roebling Bakery featuring the Main Street Bakesh... Read more

Multiple fire departments responded to a house fire in Mars Borough Thursday night. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center shortly after 10 p.m. for a blaze in the 300 block of Garf... Read more

Fourth of July fireworks may be a little different this year, but there still will be plenty of displays to watch this weekend. There will be a fireworks show at Michelle Krill Field at Hist... Read more

Catholic Churches in neighboring Allegheny will remain open even after an order that cancels all events or activities of more than 25 people for one week. Bishop David Zubik of the Diocese o... Read more

Local politicians and medical authorities are asking residents to act wisely and use precautions when celebrating the Fourth of July weekend. A press release from the Butler County Commissio... Read more

The search has ended for a man who fell into the water at McConnells Mill State Park in May. Park Manager Dustin Drew confirmed that the body of 38-year-old Jeff Hanby II was recovered Thurs... Read more

At least two people were injured as a result of a two vehicle accident in Slippery Rock Township earlier this week. According to State Police, a vehicle driven by 32-year-old Robert Guyer fa... Read more

As Pennsylvania residents prepare for a holiday weekend that may include out of state travel, officials are recommending travelers observe a quarantine period after returning from certain st... Read more

The number of new COVID-19 cases in Allegheny County more than doubled today according to health officials. There 233 new cases were reported—which is the most the county has ever reported s... Read more