Cranberry Township officials are moving forward with a couple of local projects that are aiming to improve the water lines and wastewater system. Thanks to two federal grants, the Franklin A... Read more
The public is invited to enjoy and even participate in a musical gathering planned for tonight in southern Butler County. The Harmony Museum’s Acoustic Open Mic Night will take place from 6... Read more
Pennsylvania’s top law enforcement official is warning residents about the impact of a recent national restaurant chain bankruptcy filing. According to Attorney General Michelle Henry, the b... Read more
A pickup truck went through the roof of a Center Township jewelry store last night. The crash happened around 8:45 p.m. at Golden Dreams Jewelry on North Main Street Extension. Crews say a p... Read more
After a preliminary hearing yesterday charges against former Butler School Board member Bill Halle will hold after a new witness testified. During the hearing at the Butler City Magistrate o... Read more
A longtime local law enforcement officer announced that he is retiring from his position at Monday night’s Butler Township commissioners meeting. Police Chief John Hays sent a letter to Town... Read more
Forward Township recently approved the final design of a new sports complex last week but there is still work to be done before shovels are in the ground. Last week Forward Township supervis... Read more
Bids have been awarded for the next phase of the Butler Township recreation facility project at the Pullman Business Park. Monday night the Township Commissioners awarded five contracts tota... Read more
The Friends of Saxonburg Museum and South Butler Community Library are celebrating the 141st anniversary of the Brooklyn Bridge with a screening of a documentary about the structure and its... Read more
A portion of a local road has been closed due to a safety issue. PennDOT officials announced that motorists should be aware of the stretch of Old Plank Road near the intersection of Dutchtow... Read more
The National Weather Service confirmed that four tornadoes touched down in the Pittsburgh area in the latest round of severe weather. The storms last Friday produced three EF-0 tornadoes, an... Read more
Property was damaged after a wheel came off a vehicle over the weekend in Fairview Township. Police say it happened Saturday night around 11 p.m. on Kittanning Pike. According to police, a w... Read more
Police in Butler Township are searching for a hit-and-run suspect in a crash that happened last week. Police say the crash happened last Thursday around 9:45 p.m. in the 300 block of South D... Read more
Police are investigating a burglary at a home in Bradys Bend Township. The incident happened in early April at a home on Kaylor Petrolia Road. Police say the suspects took off with multiple... Read more
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate has not moved over the past month. New numbers from the Department of Labor show the April unemployment rate at 3.4 percent in the Commonwealth—which is the... Read more
April marked another rise in gambling revenue for the state. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported $504 million in revenue for this past month—which is up over five percent compared... Read more
Butler County Tourism’s Restaurant Week is set to kick off. The week was established to highlight the county’s wide variety of restaurants, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner establishme... Read more
The Butler Area Public Library continues to present activities and programs for all ages during this upcoming week. Adults can receive a free blood pressure screening on Tuesday from 2 to 3... Read more
Healthy community members are encouraged to help neighbors in need through participation in an upcoming blood drive. The American Red Cross drive is taking place tomorrow (Monday) from noon... Read more
The Butler County YMCA is holding an event this week focusing on how science can help improve lifestyle through the connection between brain and body. A free Healthy Living class will take p... Read more
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