Starting this school year, the South Butler County School District will be utilizing metal detectors in each of the district’s four school buildings. The district has purchased nine portable... Read more
A New Castle man was arrested for allegedly bringing a knife into New Castle High School. Police say 26-year-old Floyd Booker was in the school on Tuesday to use the […] Read more
A project to improve the sidewalks at the Tier Parking Garage in downtown Butler is nearly complete. Troy Jay Construction of Slippery Rock recently completed the work over the course [... Read more
A local man is facing felony charges following an alleged domestic violence incident. Butler City Police were called to West Jefferson Street on Monday night after a neighbor called 911 [... Read more
Renovations to the Mars Area Middle School in southern Butler County are continuing on schedule and within budget. Crews are working this week installing floor tiles, lights and plumbing, as... Read more
One of the country’s largest pizza chains is planning to close many dine-in restaurants in order to focus on their delivery and carryout business. Pizza Hut announced they will close [... Read more
Butler Memorial Hospital has been recognized for high quality hip and knee replacement surgery. The local hospital was recently designated as a UPMC Health Plan Hip and Knee Joint Replacemen... Read more
The Armco Credit Union recently awarded $15,000 in scholarships to 30 graduating high school seniors. The students were selected from 102 qualified applicants based on academic and extracurr... Read more
Two people were flown by medical helicopter after a crash that happened last Friday in Parker Township. The one vehicle accident happened on Kittanning Pike near Surface Mine Road just [... Read more
Authorities are investigating a fatal crash that occurred early Sunday morning in Middlesex Township. According to our news partners at WPXI, a car drove into the CoGo’s convenience store on... Read more
A couple of local libraries have announced plans to begin limited operations on Monday. The Cranberry Township Public Library will begin accepting returns of items that people have checked o... Read more
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has announced that many residents in neighboring Armstrong, Clarion, and Venango Counties will be getting a new area code. Area code 582 has been d... Read more
An investigation is ongoing into a recent theft that occurred in nearby Lawrence County. According to the Pennsylvania State Police, at least one unknown person broke into two vehicles that... Read more