As another school year wraps up for many local students, more seniors will receive diplomas at graduation ceremonies. Knoch ends their school year today with an early dismissal for secondary... Read more
A Cranberry Township man has been indicted by a federal grand jury after being accused of domestic violence on a cruise. Official documents claim that 27-year-old Quintin Owens strangled, as... Read more
A Butler man is facing a charge after police were called to Butler Memorial Hospital this weekend. Shortly before 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Butler Township Police were called to Butler Memorial Ho... Read more
The National Weather Service is confirming that a tornado touched down in Beaver County over the weekend. The NWS surveyed along Pleasant Hills Road near Racoon Creek State Park after the st... Read more
Police are releasing more information on a crash last week that sent one person to the hospital. The accident happened last Wednesday morning just before 6:30 a.m. on Route 356 in Jefferson... Read more
The Independence Health System is continuing with their lifestyle coaching seminars next month. The sessions are offered both virtually and in-person. Some of the courses include: plant-forw... Read more
The Freeport community is remembering a 13-year-old boy who died in a bicycle crash over the weekend. Dylan Tarbi was riding his bicycle with a friend on Cole Road in Buffalo Township Friday... Read more
One person was taken to a Pittsburgh trauma center after a motorcycle crash in Middlesex Township. The crash happened Monday around 5 p.m. on Route 228 East near Langer Material. Dispatchers... Read more
A garage was completely destroyed in a fire over the weekend in Marion Township. Crews were called to a home in the 500 block of Harrisville Road Saturday evening around 7:30 p.m. for a gara... Read more
A portion of I-79 was shut down Monday afternoon after a rollover crash involving a travel trailer. The accident happened around 2 p.m. near the 94 mile marker—which is about two miles south... Read more
Cleveland Cliffs is weighing in on statements made by the U.S. Steel board as their sale to Nippon Steel remains up in the air. Cliffs officials say that “it is unfortunate that U.S. Steel i... Read more
The Slippery Rock University community is mourning the loss of one of their football players. The university announced that Jake Baker passed away suddenly last week. Baker was a Maryland na... Read more
The federal government has agreed to a fine with Norfolk Southern that will see millions reinvested into the victims. In conjunction with the U.S. Department of Justice the U.S. Environmenta... Read more
More details are being released on the fatal accident that killed one teen and injured another in the Freeport Area. The accident happened Friday night around 7 p.m. on Cole Road when a pick... Read more
A bear has been spotted in the Meridian area. Butler Township Police say the bear was spotted over the weekend near Winterwood Drive—which is a housing plan just off Meridian Road. Police sa... Read more
Communities across the area are getting ready to mark this Memorial Day. In downtown Butler this morning, a Memorial Day Parade is set to begin at 10:40 a.m. with Main Street traffic restric... Read more
Butler County Commissioners have opted to switch which group manages the food bank program. Commissioners approved ending the relationship with Community Partnership and agreed to a contract... Read more
The application deadline to take part in Cranberry Township Community Days is nearing. The yearly three-day celebration at UPMC Passavant Sportsplex at Graham Park features artists, crafters... Read more
As visitors make their way to state parks, there is an initiative underway to help people stay safe in the sun. The DCNR is offering free sunscreen at more than 50 state parks including Mora... Read more
The Pennsylvania Game commission is now accepting paintings for the 2025 Working Together for Wildlife Design Contest. The featured species will be the Black Bear. Sizes for the painting mus... Read more
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