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Unemployment Rate Rises In Butler County

Posted By: Bob Cuppon: December 03, 2019In: Featured News

The unemployment rate rose in Butler County for the first time in three months. According to the Butler CDC, October unemployment in Butler County was 4.3 percent, which is a .5% increase fr... Read more

Ramsey Sentenced To Life In Prison For Barto Murder

Posted By: Ryan Saeleron: December 02, 2019In: Featured News

The man found guilty in the death of Melissa Barto has been sentenced to life in prison. Assistant District Attorney Terri Schultz prosecuted the case: “It was a long week of trial, no... Read more

Police Find Drugs In Vehicle After New Castle Rd. Accident

Posted By: Ryan Saeleron: December 02, 2019In: Featured News

Police have released more information about a vehicle accident that happened late last week in Butler Township. Police say that a vehicle driven by 38-year-old Amanda Ristity of Butler was i... Read more

Two Men Arrested After Police Find Drugs And Guns

Posted By: Bob Cuppon: December 02, 2019In: Featured News

Two men are facing charges after police found stolen guns and drugs in their vehicle during a traffic stop. State police pulled over a vehicle driven by 33-year-old Bryce Lee of Tarentum Sat... Read more

Thousands Enjoy 55th Annual Spirit of Christmas Parade

Posted By: Henry Ibinsonon: December 02, 2019In: Featured News

Thousands gathered in downtown Butler Saturday to watch the 55th annual Spirit of Christmas Parade. Nearly 60 floats, marching bands and balloons traveled down Main Street during the annual... Read more

Chance Of House Fires Increase During The Holidays

Posted By: Bob Cuppon: December 02, 2019In: Featured News

The holiday season is officially upon us and studies show that chances for house fire increase this time of year. Butler City and Township Joint Fire Chief Chris Switala is offering some tip... Read more

Game Wardens Investigating Deer Abuse

Posted By: Bob Cuppon: December 02, 2019In: Featured News

Pennsylvania State Game Wardens are investigating a video that shows two males allegedly beating and killing a deer. The incident happened over the weekend in Brookville. The video shows two... Read more

Researchers Looking At ‘Oak Wilt’ In Pennsylvania

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: September 23, 2020In: News

Researchers at Penn State say another invasive disease is threatening an important forest tree species in the Commonwealth. An outbreak of oak wilt has been detected at Penn State’s experime... Read more

Virtual Fundraiser To Benefit SRU Equestrian Center

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: September 23, 2020In: News

An annual fundraising event to support Slippery Rock University’s Storm Harbor Equestrian Center will be held virtually this year. The event, called Sunset Serenade, is planned to occur on Y... Read more

Tuesday Morning Crash Injures Two Motorists In Butler Township

Posted By: Ryan Saeleron: September 22, 2020In: News

We have more information about a chain reaction crash Tuesday morning which delayed traffic and resulted in minor injuries. The three vehicle accident happened around 7:30 a.m. near the inte... Read more

Drive-Thru Pet Food Distribution At Humane Society

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: September 22, 2020In: News

The Butler County Humane Society is offering assistance for local pet owners later this week. The group will be hosting a Drive Up Pet Food Distribution at their facility on Wednesday from 1... Read more

VOICe And NAMI Hosting Virtual Programs

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: September 22, 2020In: News

A couple of local organizations will be presenting free online programs dealing with important topics. The first presentation is a webinar on Zoom scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday titled (I... Read more

Gas Prices Drop Slightly

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: September 22, 2020In: News

Gas prices both locally as well as across western Pennsylvania have dropped slightly this week. According to AAA’s weekly gas price report, the average price for a gallon regular, unleaded,... Read more