Saxonburg based II-VI has acquired a west coast laser-company named Coherent in a deal valued just shy of $7 billion. II-VI had competed in a bid for Coherent along with two other companies,... Read more
Multiple fire departments were called to the scene of a brush fire that eventually destroyed one trailer in Brady Township Tuesday afternoon. The call came in to the Butler County 911 Center... Read more
A longtime Butler party business is closing its doors next month. Mary’s Cake and Candy announced on Facebook last week that their location at the Bon Aire Plaza will be closing in mid to la... Read more
Boat owners and those planning to operate boats this year are advised to be aware of a new law going into effect tomorrow. According to the Boat Owners Association of the United States, part... Read more
There were 75 new cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths for Butler County Tuesday. That now brings the death toll to 386 for the county according to the Department of Health. As of Mon... Read more
Butler County Community College is now offering in-person or virtual visits for prospective students. It’s called BC3 Bound and it highlights the different degrees and programs that are offe... Read more
Butler Township road crews will be doing construction work on Hindman Road for the next few days. Traffic may experience a delay during the project where crews will work on pipe and catch ba... Read more
Three buildings are set to be renovated at Slippery Rock University. The board of trustees voted last week to renew their capital budget requests for three projects; renovating the Morrow Fi... Read more
A tractor trailer accident on I-79 caused significant delays in Cranberry Township Tuesday morning. It happened in the southbound lane near the Cranberry Township exit on I-79 around 6:15 a.... Read more
Zelienople Borough officials have passed an open container ordinance, but with one major revision. Our news partners at WPXI report that alcohol is now banned in some public spaces, but not... Read more



