A bill that would classify 911 dispatchers as emergency responders has passed the state House. Advocates of the bill say emergency dispatchers handle life-and-death situations every day, so... Read more
Cranberry Township will move forward with a major project with no changes, but supervisors are still deciding how to fill funding gaps. Cranberry Township supervisors have approved a contrac... Read more
PennDOT announced two different projects that will improve roads in counties to Butler’s north. In Mercer County, there will be a $2 million project to replace the bridge that carries [... Read more
PennDOT is hosting a virtual forum on future transportation projects and priorities later this week. The 12-Year Program is the Department of Transportation’s list of statewide planned proje... Read more
For those in need of energy assistance, a deadline has been extended for funding for a government program. The final day to apply for LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program) [... Read more
Two Butler County Community College students will be receiving full scholarships to state universities. Molly Milich of West Sunbury and Sennett Purcell of Cabot were selected to Phi Theta K... Read more
The PA Treasury Department is observing “America Saves Week” with online programs both today and later this week. The public is invited to participate in a virtual presentation today beginni... Read more
Penn Township will be voting on a new ordinance that will allow for the township to fine property owners for unsafe structures. At tonight’s Penn Township meeting, the board of […] Read more
As spring projects get underway, a local organization is reminding people to call 811 before they dig. April is National Safe Digging Month and Peoples is using the time to […] Read more
The Butler Area Public Library is inviting members of the local community to a unique experience. An oral history project titled “Stories We Share, Library Memories” will feature 21 people [... Read more