One of Butler County’s largest employers, AK Steel has been sold to iron ore mining company Cleveland-Cliffs in a move both organizations announced earlier this morning. The all-stock deal i... Read more
An inmate inside the Mercer County Prison was killed by his cell mate last night according to state police. Police say it happened just before 9 p.m. Monday when 35-year-old […] Read more
The average amount of money paid to classroom teachers at school districts around the region was revealed as part of a recent report. The Pittsburgh Business Times used data from […] Read more
The unemployment rate rose in Butler County for the first time in three months. According to the Butler CDC, October unemployment in Butler County was 4.3 percent, which is a […] Read more
The man found guilty in the death of Melissa Barto has been sentenced to life in prison. Assistant District Attorney Terri Schultz prosecuted the case: “It was a long week […] Read more
Police have released more information about a vehicle accident that happened late last week in Butler Township. Police say that a vehicle driven by 38-year-old Amanda Ristity of Butler was [... Read more
Two men are facing charges after police found stolen guns and drugs in their vehicle during a traffic stop. State police pulled over a vehicle driven by 33-year-old Bryce Lee […] Read more
The bi-monthly food drive for the Saelor-Sokovoy Memorial initiative will take place this evening, Wednesday, August 12, 2020. From 6-9pm, the group will be accepting donations at the Crossb... Read more
Pond and lake owners are invited to take advantage of an online program later this week presented by Penn State Extension. A one hour webinar titled “Addressing Nuisance Aquatic Plant [... Read more
The Food and Drug Administration has announced a recall for some lemons, limes, oranges, and red potatoes. On Tuesday, Freshouse II LLC, out of North Carolina, said select mesh bags [... Read more
Butler-Youth Cheer and the Butler Area Midget Football League will take part in a fundraiser with McDonalds on Thursday, August 13, 2020. From 4-9 p.m. on Thursday the boosters and […... Read more
Slippery Rock University is getting ready to kick off their annual Week of Welcome, or WOW, but with a different look this year. As a result of a reduced number […] Read more
Gas prices both locally as well as across western Pennsylvania have increased slightly this week. According to AAA’s weekly gas price report, the average price for a gallon regular, unleaded... Read more