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Driver Charged With Homicide By Vehicle

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: January 03, 2019In: Featured News

A Butler man is now facing homicide by vehicle charges stemming from a crash last spring that killed a man from Prospect. Jason Williams, 45, is accused of driving under […] Read more

Saxonburg PD Hires Second Full-Time Officer

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: January 03, 2019In: Featured News

The Saxonburg Police Department has hired a second full-term officer. Police Chief Joe Beachem says Lt. Kevin Stiles officially started full-time work on Jan. 1. He previously worked part-ti... Read more

Police: Grove City Woman Left Dog Feces On Neighbor’s Porch

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: January 03, 2019In: Featured News

A Grove City woman has been charged after allegedly leaving dog feces on her neighbor’s porch. Sarah Bennett, 21, is accused of placing a bag of feces and a note […] Read more

4 Local State Reps. Named Chairmen Of Committees

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: January 03, 2019In: Featured News

Several local lawmakers have been appointed as majority committee chairmen for the new legislative session. Returning Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Republican Mike Tur... Read more

Butler City PD Mourns Loss Of K9 Officer

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: January 02, 2019In: Featured News

The Butler City Police Department is beginning the New Year without its K9 officer. Gunner, the department’s 7-year-old canine, was euthanized Friday. Police say the dog last assisted in an... Read more

New Year, New Trash Hauler For Butler Twp. Residents

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: January 02, 2019In: Featured News

With the new year comes a new trash hauler for residents in Butler Township. Waste Management is now contracted with the township to provide solid waste disposal and recycling services, [... Read more

Pa. Gov. Wolf Looks To Second Term

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: January 02, 2019In: Featured News

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf’s Administration is hoping to continue to build on its efforts in two key areas as it begins a second term. Budget Secretary Randy Albright says investing [... Read more

Slippery Rock University Trustees Meet This Week

Posted By: Bob Cuppon: December 11, 2019In: News

The Slippery Rock University Council of Trustees will hold two days of meetings this week. Various committees will meet beginning at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Smith Student Center Theater [... Read more

Rep. Kelly Pushing for Affordable Prescription Drugs

Posted By: Bob Cuppon: December 11, 2019In: News

A local lawmaker is joining with colleagues to make a push for more affordable prescription drug prices. Republican Congressman Mike Kelly is an original co-sponsor of the Lower Costs More [... Read more

Connoquenessing And Buffalo Creeks Nominated As “River Of The Year”

Posted By: Bob Cuppon: December 11, 2019In: News

Two Butler County waterways are in the running for the 2020 PA River of the Year. The Connoqueneesing and Buffalo Creeks are a part of the five finalists for the […] Read more

SRU Receives $1 Million Donation

Posted By: Bob Cuppon: December 10, 2019In: News

A recent gift to Slippery Rock University will provide generous support to future generations of students. The $1 million donation made by the Haverlack family is considered its largest alum... Read more

2019 Sets Bear Harvest Record

Posted By: Bob Cuppon: December 10, 2019In: News

This year’s Pennsylvania bear harvest has set a new state record. Although the season continues through Saturday in some areas, the most recent total count is that nearly 4,600 bears [... Read more

Gas Prices Fall Slightly Over Past Week

Posted By: Bob Cuppon: December 10, 2019In: News

Gas prices in western Pennsylvania have inched lower both regionally and locally over the last week. According to AAA’s weekly gas price report, the average price for a gallon of […] Read more