A longtime local businessman has passed away. Robert James “Bob” Parker was a lifelong Chicora resident and a highly respected Chicora businessman. He opened Parker’s Appliances in 1948 alon... Read more
As many residents observe Good Friday, some local children will have a brighter Easter season thanks to the efforts of Butler County Community College students. Vicky Dunkle of Karns City [... Read more
Twelve municipalities throughout Butler County will receive money to help with projects in their local parks. The funding is awarded annually through the Butler County Park Renovation Progra... Read more
UPDATE (10am Friday): At least two people have died in an early Friday morning crash along Interstate 79, just south of Butler County. The multi-vehicle accident happened about 3 a.m. [... Read more
A local organization is holding another gathering to try to encourage progress with South Butler teachers’ contract negotiations. The South Butler School Action Committee is sponsoring a Tow... Read more
Today is the Christian holiday of Good Friday and some government offices will be closed in observance. County government offices are closed, including the Butler County Courthouse. The Butl... Read more
Do you go by something other than your legal first name? A new policy allows Slippery Rock University students to choose a preferred first name for campus documents and systems […] Read more
It’s been six months since a woman’s body was found near the Oneida Valley Dam in Butler County and now, police have charged the man they believe was responsible. Shaun […] Read more
One person is in jail and another in the hospital following an alleged knife fight that happened just west of Butler County. State Police say the defendant and the victim in […] Read more
Butler’s Neighborhood Drug Watch is making a difference through email tips to law enforcement, according to Butler City Police Lieutenant Chad Rensel. During a meeting Wednesday night inside... Read more