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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

State Rep. Joins Auditor General Race

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: January 09, 2020In: News

Another Democrat has joined the race to be the state’s next Auditor General. State Representative Scott Conklin from Centre County is the fifth Democrat to enter the race. The current [... Read more

Peoples Gas Receives High Marks From PUC

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: January 09, 2020In: News

Peoples Natural Gas is one of the companies included in a recent report from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission about service reliability and system readiness. The 2019 Winter Reliab... Read more

Multi-Chamber Mega Mixer At Seven Springs

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: January 09, 2020In: News

There’s still time to register for an opportunity for networking to be held later this week at Seven Springs Mountain Resort. The Pittsburgh Business Exchange’s Annual Winter Kickoff Mega Mi... Read more

Several Northern Schools Close After Snow Squalls

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: January 08, 2020In: News

Morning snow squalls near the I-80 corridor resulted in several school districts closing today. Among those closed include Franklin Area, Oil City Area, the Cranberry Area (in Venango County... Read more

PUC Survey Shows Decline In Homes Without Heat Services

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: January 08, 2020In: News

A recent survey by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has revealed a small decline in the number of households going without heat-related utility service. The annual Cold Weather Sur... Read more

AAA Offering Winter Driving Preparation Tips

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: January 08, 2020In: News

Even though it’s been a mild start to the winter, experts want to make sure drivers are taking the necessary precautions to make sure their car is ready for winter […] Read more