Last year, 18 people died on Butler County highways. Of those 18, PennDOT District 10 data showed 12 involved a driver that was over the age of 65. Six involved […] Read more
An event to mark the official completion of a recreation project in Cranberry Township is planned for this weekend. A dedication ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday […] Read more
A first-of-its-kind rib festival is coming to Butler this weekend. The Butler Rib and Music Fest will kick off Friday evening and continue Saturday and Sunday. All events will be […] Read more
The county will use federal grant money to purchase about 600 double-pack kits of the opioid reversal drug Narcan. Each kit costs $75. No county money is being used. Some […] Read more
The South Butler School Board has approved a final budget for the 2019-20 school year with no increase– or decrease– in taxes. A general fund budget of just under $36 […] Read more
There has been a lot of turnover in leadership at VA Butler Healthcare. At the end of the week, current Director Jon Lasell Jr. will leave the job to return […] Read more
Butler County will use state grant money to install bullet proof windows at all seven local district judges’ offices. It will cost approximately $50,000 to install the windows at the [... Read more
Those who continue to be stuck inside without much to do are invited to take advantage of a couple upcoming opportunities to learn online. Penn State Extension is one of […] Read more
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and presents a unique opportunity for many residents and organizations to celebrate together online. The Carnegie Science Center is hosting... Read more
A local COVID-19 related death was reported to state officials last week, according to an update issued by the Butler Health System. In Saturday’s update, BHS officials say that Clarion [... Read more
State police in Butler were called to the scene of a two vehicle crash on April 15, 2020. According to the police report, 42-year-old James Michel of Butler was turning […] Read more
Friday’s update from the state Department of Health showed that Butler County continues to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Only three new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Butler [... Read more
Volunteers in Cranberry Township are assembling bottles of hand sanitizer to be used by first responders. Beginning Friday (today) at 1 p.m. nine volunteers will meet at the Township’s Publi... Read more