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Decision 2019: Butler City Council Preview

Posted By: Bob Cuppon: October 29, 2019In: Featured News

Two seats on Butler City Council will be decided by city residents during next week’s general election with three candidates on the ballot. Of the two open seats on Butler City Council this... Read more

Police Investigating Fake Law Firm Scam

Posted By: Bob Cuppon: October 29, 2019In: Featured News

State Police are investigating after a Slippery Rock resident lost money due to a fraudulent phone call. According to police, the 32-year-old woman received a call last Tuesday (10/22) from... Read more

Study Shows Later Start Times Benefit Students; BASD Holds Off Until Reorganization

Posted By: Bob Cuppon: October 29, 2019In: Featured News

A new state report shows that students benefit from later school starting times—but the Butler Area School District is holding off on any changes until decisions are made regarding reorganiz... Read more

County Hires New Solicitor

Posted By: Bob Cuppon: October 29, 2019In: Featured News

Butler County has chosen their next solicitor who is expected to be officially hired next month. According to a press release from the Butler County Commissioners, H. William “Wil” White III... Read more

Route 8 Accident Injures One

Posted By: Bob Cuppon: October 28, 2019In: Featured News

At least one person was injured in an accident this morning in northern Butler County. A call came into the 911 Center around 9:30 a.m. for a one vehicle accident on Route 8 near Hall and St... Read more

Decision 2019: Previewing County Races

Posted By: Bob Cuppon: October 28, 2019In: Featured News

All three incumbent Butler County Commissioners are on the ballot after facing no opposition in their party’s primary earlier this spring. Republican Leslie Osche is the current chair. She s... Read more

Jury Selection Begins In Shaw Killing

Posted By: Bob Cuppon: October 28, 2019In: Featured News

Jury selection begins today for the death penalty trial of a man charged in the shooting death of New Kensington police officer Brian Shaw. 31-year-old Rahmael Sal Holt is accused of killing... Read more

Butler VA Health Care System to host Virtual Caregiver Event

Posted By: Henry Ibinsonon: August 30, 2020In: News

The Butler VA Health Care System is reaching out to support caregivers through a virtual event planned for this week. The first ever Caregiver Support Virtual Resource Fair will kick off Mon... Read more

Some Butler Residents Still Without Power Following Thursdays Storms

Posted By: Anthony Willisonon: August 29, 2020In: News

Storms that rolled through our area Thursday night are still affecting some Butler residents. Crews have been busy since Thursday night when at one point there were more than 10,000 Butler C... Read more

Nextier Donates To BC3 Programs

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: August 28, 2020In: News

A large donation from a local bank will allow Butler County Community College to continue educational programs for students of all ages. NexTier Bank recently made a $20,000 gift through Pen... Read more

Cranberry Twp. Farmer’s Market Open Friday

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: August 28, 2020In: News

Local farmers and merchants are again reaching out to the Cranberry Township community through the return of a popular family event. The Grand Reopening of the Cranberry Township Farmer’s Ma... Read more

Sporting Clays Fundraiser To Support Muddy Creek VFD

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: August 28, 2020In: News

An event to support local first responders is planned for later this weekend. The Portersville Muddy Creek Township Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a Sporting Clays Shoot on Saturday at... Read more

PennDOT Reminds Drivers To Stay Safe Around Buses

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: August 27, 2020In: News

With some Butler County students officially back in classes and more to follow next week, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is reminding motorists to look out for children gettin... Read more