A local state lawmaker has still not responded after allegations of sexual assault surfaced against him last week. State Rep. Brian Ellis, of Butler, who represents the 11th District, is [... Read more
A charge of criminal homicide has been dismissed against a Cranberry Township driver who allegedly struck and killed a bicyclist. The charge against 51-year-old David Lohr was dismissed Frid... Read more
Pennsylvania’s auditor general is praising the lieutenant governor’s plan to tour the state to talk about recreational marijuana. Last week, Lt. Gov. John Fetterman announced he will visit e... Read more
Two Summit Academy students were apprehended after they escaped from the facility over the weekend. The two unidentified students left the Herman school about 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Nearby resi... Read more
More than $10,000 was raised for adult literacy over the weekend. It was the third annual ‘Luncheon for Literacy’ on Sunday on the main campus of Butler County Community College. […] Read more
(UPDATE 2 p.m.) Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives Republican leaders have released a statement recommending that Brian Ellis resign from office. According to the statement, resigning... Read more
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
A lawsuit against the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh is moving forward after a ruling by a Pennsylvania judge. The suit from parents and survivors of child sexual abuse alleges the […... Read more
The public is invited to attend an upcoming presentation focusing on the civic engagement legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. A breakfast discussion on the work, commitment, and dreams [... Read more
The Butler Public Library will open Friday, although it will be a delayed start. The library won’t open until noon. There have been ongoing maintenance issues that forced the library [... Read more
An accident on New Year’s Day in Parker Township has resulted in charges against a Petrolia woman. According to State Police, 23-year-old Aliya Eiler was traveling south on Kittanning Pike [... Read more
The continued financial recovery of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Butler has allowed for modest raises for employees. According to Treasurer Brian McCafferty, the Authority’s ba... Read more
A well-known Pennsylvania State Police trooper has passed away. Carl “Marty” Martynuska of Slippery Rock died Tuesday at the Butler VA Medical Center. Martynuska worked at the Butler Barrack... Read more