A $912 million coronavirus relief bill is heading to Governor Tom Wolf’s desk after being approved by the state Senate. A significant amount of money will go toward rental and […] Read more
The former owner of a car dealership in Butler Township has died. Bob Mikan was the longtime owner of the Mikan Motor Company, which started its Butler location in 1969. […] Read more
Butler Health System officials say they are vaccinating over 1,000 people per day, if the vaccine is available. According to an update late last week, Butler Memorial Hospital can administer... Read more
A man is facing charges for stealing a number of items from an apartment in Slippery Rock Township. State police say 21-year-old Skylar Rubcic of Ellwood City took nearly a […] Read more
The annual Cherry Pie Hike is canceled this year. Event organizers made the decision late last week. The hike typically attracts several hundred people each year to the Jennings Educational... Read more
Mars Area School District teachers are offering their reaction to the latest proposal from the school board. In a statement, the union says that they were surprised by the offer […] Read more
A local man is in the Butler County Prison following a drug bust at a home in the City of Butler. 58-year-old Tyrone Riddick is facing multiple charges after police […] Read more
Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey is expressing concern that inflation may soon be a problem in the American economy. Speaking to the Pennsylvania Press Club, the Republican said he has concer... Read more
You may have heard a lot recently about the spotted lanternfly, which is an invasive pest that can cause damage to trees, vines, and other crops. The growing presence of […] Read more
The 165th Big Butler Fair continues this week in Prospect. The event, which is held at the Big Butler Fairgrounds on New Castle Road, is one of the largest fairs in […] Read more
Local residents interested in learning more about trees and park plans are invited to a presentation later this week in Butler. A Shade Tree Walk and Talk is planned for […] Read more
An annual event to help the Butler Area School District’s Weekend Backpack Program is Tuesday. The Stuff-a-Bus event kicks off at 10 a.m. at Broad Street Elementary School. Butler residents... Read more
Pennsylvania Game Commission officials are urging homeowners to take down their bird feeders while experts investigate a mysterious illness in songbirds. Researchers say around 70 birds in t... Read more