Local lawmakers are reacting to the new budget plan unveiled by Governor Tom Wolf for the 2022-23 fiscal year. Republican State Senator Scott Hutchinson stated that Wolf’s proposal “abandons... Read more
A dangerous situation in downtown Butler Tuesday was able to be resolved without physical harm. According to a press release from the Butler City Police, the department received a call [... Read more
A former leader of the Democratic party in Butler has died. Larry Kriess passed away this past Sunday. Kriess was the former chairman of the Butler County Democratic Committee and also [... Read more
The Butler Area Transit Authority could soon approve a new contract with their current subcontractor providing bus driving services. A request for proposal from the Authority received two re... Read more
The state Department of Agriculture has a list of banned plants in Pennsylvania—and they’ve just added a couple more. Late last week, officials added Ravenna grass, which is also known [... Read more
Butler Township is once again applying for grant money in order to make improvements to local parks. Township Commissioners passed a motion Monday night to comply with the requirements of [... Read more
The Blind Association is changing their office hours. Starting immediately, their offices in Butler and Armstrong will be open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The organiz... Read more