As it usually is in a non-presidential primary year, voter turnout was low. In Butler County, 19 percent of registered voters visited the polls– 18 percent of Democrats and 20 […] Read more
In Pennsylvania’s General Assembly, the only real contest in this year’s primary was in the 12th legislative district, which includes much of southern Butler County. Longtime incumbent Repub... Read more
Butler Area School District administrators have informed parents, staff and students that the water at Center Township Elementary school is again safe to drink. The results from the latest s... Read more
A Slippery Rock teenager is facing charges for allegedly shooting an air rifle towards a group of children and striking one in the arm. State Police in Butler have charged […] Read more
Pennsylvania’s primary election is over and we, unofficially, know the match-ups in the race for governor, Pennsylvania’s 18 U.S. House seats and state legislative races for the... Read more
A fast-moving, but strong, thunderstorm moved through Butler County Tuesday afternoon and caused several issues. Downed trees and power lines were reported in various spots. In Cranberry Tow... Read more
Route 19 in southern Butler County has reopened after a portion was shut down for several hours due to a gas leak. A representative from Peoples Natural Gas said an […] Read more
The first challenger to Attorney General Josh Shapiro has entered the race in the Republican primary. Pittsburgh attorney Heather Heidelbaugh declared her candidacy this morning for the stat... Read more
The Associated Artists of Butler County is seeking nominations and applications for new board members over the next few weeks. The association has openings for president, vice president, and... Read more
Wednesday is World Kindness Day and some students in the Seneca Valley School District will be promoting positivity with a smile. Members of the SPARK Club which stands for Strengthening [... Read more
Even though Veterans Day has passed, Military Appreciation Week continues at Slippery Rock University. In addition to a Veterans Breakfast and Ceremony on Monday, SRU’s Veterans Center and O... Read more
As part of Homeless Awareness Month, a fundraiser tonight will help members of our community dealing with homelessness. A dodge ball tournament is planned at the Cubs Hall in Butler [... Read more
Collections are now underway for the fifth year of the Hang Tough Stockings project. The charitable effort seeks out donations that are stuffed in a stocking, which are then delivered [... Read more