A Pittsburgh man has been sentenced for multiple offenses- including possessing drug-soaked paper while an inmate in the Butler County Prison. A federal judge directed 26-year-old Chance Ric... Read more
A medical helicopter was called to the scene of a vehicle crash Thursday night in Fairview Township. It happened around 9 p.m. on Petrolia Road, between Fairview and Petrolia, according [... Read more
State Police are looking for the person- or people- responsible for stealing a couple of guns from a camp in northern Butler County. The suspected burglary took place last week […] Read more
The 164th Big Butler Fair continues Friday in Prospect. The event, which is held at the Big Butler Fairgrounds on New Castle Road, is one of the largest fairs in […] Read more
At least one person was seriously injured in a vehicle crash on Wednesday night in downtown Butler. The crash happened about 7 p.m. on West Cunningham Street, near the intersection […... Read more
A retired sergeant major of the United States Marine Corps was honored Wednesday for what he’s done since serving our country. Sam Zurzolo was presented with the “16th District Community [... Read more
A Butler man was one of two killed in a deadly crash earlier this week in neighboring Armstrong County. 26-year-old Tyler Zeigler of Butler was pronounced dead at the scene […] Read more
A local school is searching for two students who left their campus earlier this weekend. Herman-based Summit Academy issued a statement early Sunday morning regarding the two unidentified st... Read more
Even though libraries in Butler County remain closed until further notice for the safety of the community and staff, Butler Area Public Library is still offering activities and resources to... Read more
Seniors at Mars Area High School are staying connected through an upcoming Virtual Spirit Week. Monday is Mars Mania Monday with students asked to wear school colors followed by Tie [... Read more
State Police in Butler were called to the scene of an accident where a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle. This incident took place just before noon on Friday. According […] Read more
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the Butler VA Health Care System is offering support to veterans even in this time of social distancing. The VA is inviting veterans […] Read more
A number of infrastructure projects are on tap this summer for Butler County. The commissioners approved an $8 million loan earlier this week that will help fund projects in multiple [... Read more