Today is a relatively new federal holiday known as Juneteenth. It serves as a day to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States—stemming back to June 19, 1865, when the Union soldie... Read more

A local theater group is getting ready to stage a musical performance of a tale highlighting strength in numbers. Sing Hosanna! is performing Disney Newsies Jr at Butler County Community Col... Read more

Adults- young and old- are welcome to enjoy an evening on the water at a local park this week. Moraine State Park is holding a “Full Moon Paddle” on Thursday from 8:30 to 11 p.m. at the Old... Read more

Cranberry Township’s Waterpark will be the site of an effort to teach water safety later this week. The 15th annual World’s Largest Swimming Lesson is taking place Thursday at 7 p.m. in Nort... Read more

A new law signed into Pennsylvania will honor the victims and tragedy from September 11, 2001 in schools while also providing course material. The 9/11 Remembrance in Schools Law will direct... Read more

Butler City police were called to B’Nai Abraham Synagogue for a suspicious package did not contain dangerous materials. The incident happened Tuesday afternoon around 3:45 p.m. when police s... Read more

The mother of a Butler native who is currently serving prison time in Russia is now suing the federal government. 95-year-old Malphine Fogel filed the suit earlier this week, saying she has... Read more

Butler County will receive less money from natural gas drilling this year than the last two years. According to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, the county will receive just over... Read more

Later today in downtown Butler, three anti-racism organizations will be hosting a Juneteenth celebration sharing poetry and song. The “Uniting in Poetry and Song: A Juneteeth Celebration” wi... Read more

Work is expected to begin soon on a former local restaurant that was destroyed by fire in February. Rick’s Taproom and Grill on Meridian Road has been vacant since that incident but that doe... Read more

With a week of hot temperatures in store, the Public Utility Commission is offering some energy saving tips. They mention several simple things that can help keep costs down. Fan Yourself: f... Read more

A new report shows that over 7,500 students earned a degree this past year at Pennsylvania community colleges. The numbers from the Pennsylvania Commission for Community College say that hea... Read more

Pennsylvania veterans who receive benefits will no longer be taxed on those benefits thanks to a new law. The bipartisan law passed without a single no vote in both the house and senate will... Read more

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation facilities will be closed in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. All PennDOT driver’s license and photo centers will be shut down Wednesday. The f... Read more

An online event later this week will provide updates and strategies for chicken owners dealing with concerns about avian influenza. Penn State Extension is offering a free webinar Wednesday... Read more

An outdoor event through the Butler Public Library has been canceled due to the high heat. The Playground Fun event at the Christie Avenue Playground scheduled for later today has been cance... Read more

Butler County Chamber of Commerce is hosting their 9th annual summer social tonight. The free event takes place at Hearth and Home Furnishings in Zelienople from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Appetizers... Read more

An event at the South Butler Library later this evening will offer advice on how to save for the future. The library is presenting “Building Wealth” which focuses on saving while raising kid... Read more

A total of 27 individuals retired from the Seneca Valley School District following the conclusion of this school year. The retirees were recognized by the school board and administration dur... Read more

Some Butler County residents are still dealing with power outages after last night’s strong storms. The severe weather rolled into the area last evening, producing strong winds and heavy rai... Read more