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Power Restored After Scheduled Work

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: June 14, 2021In: Featured News

More than 200 homes were without power this morning in Butler Township due to scheduled maintenance. According to First Energy, the work took place on near McQuistion Road, which resulted in... Read more

Member Of State Senate Urges Pause On PASSHE Integration

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: June 14, 2021In: Featured News

A member of the state Senate is encouraging the system of higher education to put a pause on integrating six universities. Senator Jim Brewer of Allegheny County wants a two-year pause on th... Read more

DUIs Down In Pennsylvania In 2020

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: June 14, 2021In: Featured News

State police say the number of DUIs in Pennsylvania went down last year. Overall, police made over 18,000 arrests for driving under the influence in 2020—that number is down about 17 percent... Read more

Hunting Licenses Now On Sale

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: June 14, 2021In: Featured News

Hunting licenses are now on sale. A general license for state residents is just over $20, but is available at a discount price for seniors. Game Commission officials are expecting more inter... Read more

Unemployment Compensation System Working Through Issues

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: June 14, 2021In: Featured News

We’re into the second week of the state’s new unemployment compensation system, and leaders say some of the issues have now been fixed. The Department of Labor says there were problems with... Read more

Sen. Laughlin From Erie Exploring Run For Governor

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: June 14, 2021In: Featured News

A state senator from Erie is the latest Republican that is exploring a run for governor. Dan Laughlin announced he is forming an exploratory committee to run for his party’s nomination next... Read more

Handful Of Homes Without Power

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: June 14, 2021In: Featured News

Just a handful of homes are without power Monday morning in Butler County following severe weather yesterday. The National Weather Service placed the county under a severe thunderstorm warni... Read more

Authorities Investigate Online Scam

Posted By: Henry Ibinsonon: December 26, 2021In: News

Authorities are continuing their investigation into a recent scam that occurred in neighboring Mercer County. According to State Police, a 52-year-old Mercer man fell victim to an online sca... Read more

Blood Drive set for Tuesday at Butler Radio Network Building

Posted By: Henry Ibinsonon: December 26, 2021In: News

Donating blood is important to the community and a local opportunity to do so is planned for later this week. Vitalant’s bloodmobile will be parked at the Butler Radio Network’s parking lot... Read more

Pennsylvania Attorney General Announces Settlement with Home Security Company

Posted By: Henry Ibinsonon: December 26, 2021In: News

Pennsylvania’s top law enforcement official has reached a settlement with a large home security company and some residents may be eligible for restitution. Attorney General Josh Shapiro anno... Read more

Penn State Extension to Offer Home Study Course

Posted By: Henry Ibinsonon: December 26, 2021In: News

With all the delicious food choices available around the holidays, an educational organization is offering information to make goat an option for next year. Penn State Extension is offering... Read more

Santa Confirms Reindeer Are Good To Go

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: December 24, 2021In: News

The weather tonight for Christmas Eve looks like great flying weather for Santa Claus, and the state’s Department of Agriculture says the reindeer look good to go as well. Secretary Russell... Read more

Longtime Court Reporter Retires From Courthouse

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: December 24, 2021In: News

A longtime court reporter is getting recognized by Butler County officials ahead of her retirement. Lynda Harrison is stepping away from the stenograph after 49 years at the courthouse. She... Read more