Local residents should be aware of a couple of phone scams going around in our area. According to Butler City Police, some residents have been receiving calls soliciting funds for […] Read more
Hunters using tree stands will not be required to wear fall restraint devices after the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners tabled a proposal that would have required the protective mea... Read more
A longtime, local volunteer fire chief has died. Larry Slagle was a lifetime member of the Bruin Volunteer Fire Department and had served as chief, assistant chief, president, treasurer and... Read more
A resolution put forward by a local lawmaker could lead to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission being dissolved and combined with PennDOT. “I personally believe that we do not need a [... Read more
Friday is Go Red for Women Day. The American Heart Association is encouraging people to wear red to support education and awareness about women and heart health. February is American [... Read more
February is Black History Month and Slippery Rock University has several events scheduled to mark the occasion. The theme of “Empowered From Our Roots” will give students the opp... Read more
A woman was rescued from her vehicle Wednesday night after crashing in Oakland Township. The one-vehicle accident happened about 7 p.m. on Route 38 (Oneida Valley Road) near Hohn Farm [... Read more
State game lands will now be easier to navigate for hunters with mobility issues. The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners has approved a package of improvements, including a Disabled Pe... Read more
Two Butler County lawmakers are working on legislation to help their constituents in different ways. State Senator Elder Vogel on Senate Bill 780: “I introduced this telemedicine bill becaus... Read more
Two Butler County school districts have been recognized with inclusion on a list of top schools in the nation. The National Council for Home Safety and Security has included both […] Read more