The state Gaming Control Board issued its first license for a mini-casino on Wednesday. During an auction, Penn National Gaming submitted a winning bid of $50 million and now has […] Read more
A Louisiana native is in the Butler County Prison after a truck crash on Interstate 80 Monday night. According to State Police, 38-year-old Joseph Dernovish of Shreveport was driving in [... Read more
As Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program moves closer to becoming a reality, a state official sees legalizing the drug for recreational use as the solution to financial issues. Also, with... Read more
Two people have been arrested in connection with a violent home invasion that happened in northern Butler County last month. Janet Greiner, 29, of Petrolia and Brandon Wissinger, 28, of [... Read more
A Kittanning man died Tuesday after the vehicle he was driving crashed into a Ford City home. John Paul Marcinek, 77, died in the crash that happened about 5:30 p.m. […] Read more
The sale of a still unfinished hotel in downtown Butler has been completed. The sale of the Marriott Springhill Suites on East Jefferson Street to Hari Hotels, LLC for a […] Read more
Registration for the 2018 Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival will open this morning. Jeep owners who want to attend the event and those who wish to volunteer can register online beginning [... Read more
The Slippery Rock University Presidential Search Committee is back to work studying resumes and planning for interviews. A total of 57 applicants asked to be considered for the position afte... Read more
Butler Township Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying three shoplifters. The suspects are accused of stealing merchandise from Dick’s Sporting Goods at Greenwood Plaza. The... Read more
After being closed for more than a week, the Butler Meals on Wheels program will resume service on Tuesday. Food deliveries were halted on New Year’s Eve when a burst […] Read more