The higher prices drew criticism from lawmakers, including local State Representative Brian Ellis of Butler. Ellis- along with Rep. Mike Reese who represents Westmoreland and Somerset counti... Read more

The Pennsylvania Turnpike’s partial-amnesty program is set to end Friday at 7 p.m., meaning if you have unpaid tolls you need to pay them by then to avoid extra fees […] Read more

One person was reportedly sent to the hospital following a crash Wednesday evening in Donegal Township. The two-vehicle collision between a pickup truck and a sedan happened about 5:30 p.m.... Read more

A crucial piece of equipment in the Butler City Fire Department is still broken and there’s no plan in place to repair it anytime soon. Mayor Tom Donaldson said in […] Read more

If you owe money to the Pennsylvania Turnpike, you have until Friday night to pay fines at a reduced rate or risk having your vehicle registration suspended. The turnpike commission [... Read more

There’s still time for local teachers to win some great classroom supplies in a contest made possible by an area business. As part of NexTier Bank’s Back to School campaign, entries [... Read more

The Butler County man accused of fatally shooting his girlfriend and then burning and dumping her remains in the woods will stand trial. A preliminary hearing was held Tuesday for […] Read more

U.S. Congressman Mike Kelly announced Tuesday he will not be running for Senator and will instead seek another term in the House. Kelly, of Butler, is currently in his fourth […] Read more