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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

Save-A-Lot Opens In Pullman Square

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

A water main break delayed the opening of a new grocery store in the city of Butler. Discount grocer Save-A-Lot opened late Thursday afternoon in Pullman Square after a water […] Read more

No Serious Injuries in Slippery Rock Crash

Posted By: Henry Ibinsonon: January 01, 2020In: News

No serious injuries were reported following a Christmas Eve crash in Slippery Rock Township. According to the Pennsylvania State Police, two cars were approaching the intersection of Harmony... Read more

Police Investigate Clinton Township Crash

Posted By: Henry Ibinsonon: January 01, 2020In: News

No serious injuries were reported following a one car crash that occurred late last month in Clinton Township. According to State Police, a 44-year-old Saxonburg man was traveling on Ekastow... Read more

Pedalcyclist to Face Charges

Posted By: Henry Ibinsonon: January 01, 2020In: News

A local man is facing charges after police stopped him while operating a pedalcycle last week in Slippery Rock. According to the State Police in Butler, a 31-year-old man was […] Read more

Parker Polar Plunge Annual Tradition For Residents

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

Numerous people will take an icy dip into the Allegheny River tomorrow for the annual Parker Polar Plunge. The event is scheduled for 2 p.m. at the Parker City Boat […] Read more

New Data Shows Nearly A Quarter Of PA Drivers Are Seniors

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

New data released this week revealed that nearly a quarter of licensed drivers in Pennsylvania are now 65 years or older. There are 8.9 million licensed drivers in PA right […] Read more

Slippery Rock Professor Contributes To ‘Best New Year’s Eve Celebrations’ Story

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

Many people will be going out on the town tonight for New Year’s Eve. According to WalletHub, a personal finance website, more than three quarters of Americans ring in the […] Read more