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Lawmaker Accused Of Sexual Assault

Posted By: Ryan Saeleron: January 25, 2019In: Featured News

A local lawmaker is allegedly being investigated for sexual assault. The Philadelphia Inquirer published a story Thursday alleging State Rep. Brian Ellis, of Butler, is under investigation b... Read more

Lt. Gov. Announces Statewide Recreational Marijuana “Listening Tour”

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: January 25, 2019In: Featured News

Pennsylvania’s new Lieutenant Governor is heading out on the road to hear more about what residents think of the idea of legalizing marijuana for recreational use. “Starting in mid-February,... Read more

Police Issues Hundreds Of Citations To Commercial Drivers

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: January 25, 2019In: Featured News

State police say nearly 1,000 drivers of commercial vehicles ignored the governor’s orders to stay off the Pennsylvania Turnpike and most interstates last weekend because of the threat of a... Read more

Annual Butler Co. Wine Festival Welcomes 11 Wineries

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: January 25, 2019In: Featured News

Two new wineries will join favorites from years past at the 13th annual Butler County Wine Festival this weekend. The Wine Festival is presented by Butler Radio Network’s WISR 680AM [... Read more

Pa. Residents Can Begin Preparing For ‘REAL ID’

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: January 25, 2019In: Featured News

Pennsylvania drivers are starting to get information in the mail about pre-verifying for “REAL ID.” The identifications- in the form of a new driver’s license or photo ID card- will [... Read more

City Police Arrest Two Men Following Robbery

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: January 24, 2019In: Featured News

Two people have been arrested following a violent robbery that happened Wednesday in the city of Butler. Butler City Police allege 22-year-old Sheldon Hile and 23-year-old Lukus Safranek, bo... Read more

St. Luke School Open Despite Water Tests Showing ‘Bacteria’

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: January 24, 2019In: Featured News

St. Luke Lutheran School in Cabot will be open Thursday despite water tests showing the presence of a “common bacteria” in the school’s water. Principal Kelly Carney said the bacteria [... Read more

AAA Reminds Drivers Of Hangover Dangers

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: December 31, 2019In: News

AAA is reminding adults this New Year’s Eve that, in addition to the dangers of driving under the influence, driving hungover can be dangerous too. Officials say that the symptoms […] Read more

‘Take A Hike’ On New Year’s Day

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: December 31, 2019In: News

Those looking for something active to do on New Year’s Day can take a hike on the North Country Trail in Moraine State Park. According to the Butler Outdoor Club, […] Read more

Recon Brewing Donates 600 Books To Pittsburgh NICU

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: December 30, 2019In: News

A local brewery got in the holiday spirit this year when members of their staff delivered over 600 books to families of pre-mature babies in Pittsburgh. Recon Brewing put on […] Read more

Butler Radio Network Hosting Blood Drive

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: December 30, 2019In: News

Donating blood is important to the community and you’ll have an opportunity to do so on Friday, January 3rd. Vitalant’s bloodmobile will be parked at the Butler Radio network’s parking [... Read more

Hallmark Issues Recall For Candles

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: December 30, 2019In: News

Hallmark has recalled some scented candles. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s website, these are frosted balsam soy blend jar candles which are green and have three... Read more

Police Investigate Summit Township Hit and Run

Posted By: Henry Ibinsonon: December 29, 2019In: News

A local motorist was uninjured following a hit and run that occurred last week in Summit Township. According to the State Police, a 34-year-old Butler woman was traveling with a […] Read more