More information has been released following a motorcycle accident that occurred late last week in Forward Township. Authorities say that a local motorcyclist collided with a township truck... Read more
With the fall season now upon us, AAA is warning drivers to be on the watch for deer running onto the road. “You want to keep your eyes moving back and forth,” AAA spokeswoman Ka... Read more
Monday is the final day to register to vote for this fall’s upcoming election. It’s also the last opportunity to change your political affiliation. Voter registration forms are available onl... Read more
The City of Butler has released their guidelines for the proper disposal of leaves this fall. Starting this Saturday (October 12th), residents can dispose of leaves at a designated area at M... Read more
An accident on Interstate 79 has resulted in a partial closure of the roadway. According to PennDOT, the crash occurred Friday afternoon on the bridge near mile marker 91 which carries the h... Read more
Governor Tom Wolf and several local legislators disagree about his authority to enter the state into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. Gov. Wolf believes there are positive aspects fro... Read more
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued their ruling on a proposed rate increase requested by Peoples Natural Gas. The commission voted 4-0 to approve a lower increase than origina... Read more
Butler County manufacturers are invited to attend a teleconference that is planned for Thursday (Sept. 10). The National Association of Manufacturers has organized an hour-long Zoom virtual... Read more
The City of Butler will use money received from a recent grant to help ensure as many local residents as possible are included in the census count. City Council has approved a motion to purc... Read more
The City of Butler has entered into an agreement to allow a Pittsburgh company to assist with the collection of taxes. Pending solicitor review, City Council has approved a deal to use softw... Read more
Slippery Rock University is moving their winter commencement to a virtual ceremony. SRU sent an email to students yesterday detailing the decision to make the move—saying it was primarily mo... Read more
The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh is designating today as a day of prayer and fasting for racial reconciliation. Bishop David Zubik made the announcement to mark the memorial day of Saint P... Read more
PennDOT officials are touting the success of roundabouts and their role in making roads safer. A new study released showed that crashes decreased overall at 22 new roundabouts that were prev... Read more