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South Butler Schools Taking Precautions Amid Coronavirus Concerns

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: March 12, 2020In: Featured News

South Butler County School District parents have been notified that a spouse of a teacher may have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for coronavirus. Superintendent Dr. David F... Read more

BC3 Announces Immediate Closure Through Sunday Due To Virus

Posted By: Ryan Saeleron: March 11, 2020In: Featured News

Butler County Community College has decided to close all their sites including their main campus in Butler Township through Sunday. A message from BC3 administration said that the decision w... Read more

Slippery Rock University Announces Changes Due To Anticipated Outbreak

Posted By: Ryan Saeleron: March 11, 2020In: Featured News

As concerns of the coronavirus spread across Pennsylvania—Slippery Rock University is taking action to reduce the threat of transmission. SRU students are currently on spring break and that... Read more

Former Judge Pleads Guilty To Violating Gun Laws

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: March 11, 2020In: Featured News

A retired judge who lives in Grove City has pleaded guilty to violating a federal gun law. 78-year-old Karl Alexander admitted to lying to officials when he purchased a gun last September fo... Read more

Teen Charged With Arson For Grove City Apartment Fire

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: March 11, 2020In: Featured News

A 16-year-old boy is facing arson charges following allegations he started a fire inside a Grove City apartment building. Police say there were called to a fire at the Colony Apartments on C... Read more

Man Facing Charges After Alleged Armed Robbery

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: March 11, 2020In: Featured News

A local man is facing charges including felony robbery and aggravated assault after an incident over the weekend in the city of Butler. According to a criminal complaint, a man informed offi... Read more

Truck Spills Metal Shavings On Rt. 8 Causing Flat Tires

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: March 11, 2020In: Featured News

A portion of Route 8 North in neighboring Venango County was shut down for hours yesterday after a truck spilled metal shavings onto the road. According to PennDOT representatives, it happen... Read more

Butler Twp. Donates Some CARES Act Funding To Hospitality Workers

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

Another local municipality has joined the effort to support hospitality industry employees who are being laid off as a result of state protective measures. Earlier this month the Butler Coun... Read more

Cardboard Box Compactor Returns In Cranberry

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

The cardboard box compactor is back and operating in Cranberry Township. After being out of commission for a bit, township officials say residents can drop off cardboard now. They are asking... Read more

Gas Prices Fall In Butler

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

Gas prices declined locally as well as across western Pennsylvania as a whole this week. According to AAA’s weekly gas price report, the average price for a gallon regular, unleaded, self-se... Read more

SRU Looking For High School Flautists

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

Local high school students who play the flute are invited to audition to participate in an upcoming musical effort at Slippery Rock University. The SRU Music Department will once again host... Read more

State Spent $35 Million On Face Shields

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: December 21, 2020In: News

A new report out by the Associated Press shows that Pennsylvania spent $35 million on face shields during the onset of the pandemic. Officials say they bought the shields because it was the... Read more

PennDOT Looking For Feedback On Latest Projects

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: December 21, 2020In: News

PennDOT is looking for feedback regarding one of their latest projects in Butler County. A survey has been posted on their site that asks for questions about the new resurfacing of the Slipp... Read more