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BASD Revamps School Calendar To Make Up Missed Days

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: February 04, 2019In: Featured News

School officials are beginning to figure out how students will make up the days missed last week due to the extreme cold. Some districts in Butler County had to cancel […] Read more

Mayor Delivers ‘State of the City’ Address

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: February 01, 2019In: Featured News

The mayor of the city of Butler delivered a ‘State of the City’ address during a Butler City Council meeting on Thursday night. “2018 was a great building year for […] Read more

State Police Seek Driver Involved In Hit-And-Run

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: February 01, 2019In: Featured News

State police are looking for the owner of a vehicle involved in an overnight hit-and-run crash in Forward Township. Officers say the driver of a newer, gray Nissan Rogue lost […] Read more

Heat Unit Causes Overnight Small Fire At SRU

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: February 01, 2019In: Featured News

A malfunctioning heat unit caused a small fire at a residence hall on Slippery Rock University’s campus overnight. At 3 a.m. Friday, the Slippery Rock Volunteer Fire Company and Rescue [... Read more

It’s Warmer, But Still Cold

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: February 01, 2019In: Featured News

Five Butler County public school districts have decided to cancel school for Friday due to poor road conditions associated with some morning snow. The Freeport, Karns City, Seneca Valley, So... Read more

Community Donations Benefit City Police, Fire Departments

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: February 01, 2019In: Featured News

The City of Butler has received several generous donations in recent days from local people and organizations to help first responders. According to Mayor Ben Smith, two separate $10,000 don... Read more

SRU Reminds Drone Owners To Get Authorization Before Flying

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: February 01, 2019In: Featured News

Slippery Rock University is reminding drone owners that they must get permission before they fly on campus. The university’s drone policy was established back in 2012, but it’s become more [... Read more

Four People Injured In I-79 Rollover Crash

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: January 06, 2020In: News

An Erie man and his three passengers suffered suspected minor injuries after their vehicle rolled over multiple times last week on Interstate 79. According to the State Police in Butler, [... Read more

Rep. Lamb Endorses Biden

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: January 06, 2020In: News

Congressman Conor Lamb, who represents a portion of Butler County, has announced his support for a candidate in the Democratic race for President. Lamb said he’s endorsing former Vice Presid... Read more

Police Search for Missing Suspect

Posted By: Henry Ibinsonon: January 05, 2020In: News

The Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing sexual offender from nearby Mercer County. According to the Mercer Barracks, 36-year-old Giovanne York fr... Read more

Vitalant Visits BRN Building

Posted By: Henry Ibinsonon: January 05, 2020In: News

Last week’s Vitalant Blood Drive at the Butler Radio Network building was a success. During the four hour session, fifteen donations were administered. These donations will impact the lives... Read more

Police Investigate Online Theft

Posted By: Henry Ibinsonon: January 05, 2020In: News

State Police are investigating a recent case of theft by deception that occurred in the northern part of the county. Authorities say that back on December 17th, a 56-year-old Petrolia [... Read more

Grant Program to Provide Equipment to Local Youth

Posted By: Henry Ibinsonon: January 05, 2020In: News

Regional youth baseball and softball organizations are invited to apply for funding for new equipment through a grant program. Pirates Charities and the Tull Family Foundation in partnership... Read more