Young hunters will now have a chance to pursue waterfowl and bears according to the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Officials say mentored hunters ages 7 and up will be able to purchase their... Read more
A local man died late last week in a fatal crash in northern Butler County. 22-year-old Shane Fitzpatrick of Butler was driving east on Route 58 (Eau Claire Road) in Venango Township Friday... Read more
Police say one person was seriously injured in an accident in Summit Township over the weekend. The two vehicle crash happened Saturday around 5:30 p.m. on Route 422. A car driven by 81-year... Read more
A meeting will be held later this week to detail plans on a new sewage plant set to come to Summit Township. The forum will be held Thursday night at 7 p.m. at the Herman Fire Hall and is ge... Read more
A portion of Route 288 near Zelienople will be closed starting today. Construction work will begin this morning that will see the road shut down between Lake Road and Old Furnace Road. The p... Read more
The Department of Justice announced late last week that it will not be investigating Governor Tom Wolf and his administration for how they handled nursing homes during the pandemic. The DOJ... Read more
A local doctor is warning of a growing number of cases involving a relatively new bacterial infection in the area that is caused by ticks. It’s called anaplasmosis nd infectious disease spec... Read more
February is Black History Month and Slippery Rock University has numerous programs planned to mark the occasion. This year’s theme of Milestones: Walking Through Black History will explore t... Read more
The public is invited to enjoy a delicious dinner while supporting a group of local students later this week. The Mars Area High School Competition Cheer Team is holding a “Grab and Go” Spag... Read more
The Pennsylvania Game Commission says it was another plentiful year for bear hunters. Nearly 3,600 bears in total were harvested over the past year—which ranks as the state’s fifth best harv... Read more
A new bill aims to help young people impacted by opioid abuse. The law would create a task force to assist infants and children who are impacted by their parent’s drug abuse. State Represent... Read more
A local state park will welcome guests later this week at a free outdoor event. On Saturday (February 5th) Moraine State Park will host Winterfest 2022 at the McDanels Launch Area on the Nor... Read more
No injuries were reported following an incident that occurred late last week in Slippery Rock. According to State Police, first responders were called to an apartment complex on Harmony Road... Read more