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Butler Area School District Exploring Changes To Drug And Alcohol Policy

Posted By: Bob Cuppon: July 18, 2019In: Featured News

Although nothing was finalized at a Tuesday school board meeting, the Butler Area School District is looking into revising their drug and alcohol policy. “Research shows again and agai... Read more

Democrats Pick Painter To Run For Prothonotary

Posted By: Bob Cuppon: July 17, 2019In: Featured News

After Daniel Smith Jr. withdrew his name from the Butler County prothontary race to run for congress, the Butler County Democratic Committee has found familiar name to replace him on the bal... Read more

Still Unsolved; 17 Years Since Two Teens Died In Forward Twp.

Posted By: Bob Cuppon: July 17, 2019In: Featured News

Wednesday marks 17 years since two teenagers were killed on a road in Forward Township—and police are still trying to figure out who was responsible. Scott Fosnaught and Shawn Baur were both... Read more

Turnpike Tolls To Increase By Six Percent In 2020

Posted By: Bob Cuppon: July 17, 2019In: Featured News

The cost to drive on the Pennsylvania Turnpike will continue to rise. The PA Turnpike Commission voted to increase tolls by another six percent in January of 2020. The most common toll for a... Read more

Smith Announces Candidacy For Congress; Withdraws From Prothonotary Race

Posted By: Bob Cuppon: July 16, 2019In: Featured News

While the focus on 2020 has been centered around presidential politics, a Cranberry man has announced his candidacy for Congress. Daniel Smith Jr. says he’s seeking the Democratic nomination... Read more

BASD Receives Grant Money To Help Apprenticeship Programs

Posted By: Bob Cuppon: July 16, 2019In: Featured News

The Butler Area School District will be investing in more apprenticeships for students thanks to a new grant. The district accepted a $100,000 grant from the Claude Worthington Benedum Found... Read more

Butler Twp. Commissioners Approve Farm Show Expansion

Posted By: Bob Cuppon: July 16, 2019In: Featured News

The Butler Farm Show plans to use some recently consolidated property near the border between Butler and Connoquenessing townships to expand their yearly antiques show. The Butler Township C... Read more

Weekend CV Update: 14 New COVID-19 Cases

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: July 20, 2020In: News

Butler County added 14 new cases of COVID-19 over the weekend, bringing the total to 479. As of Friday morning, Butler Memorial Hospital is treating five patients for the coronavirus, with o... Read more

Two Arrested For Marijuana Grow Operation

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: July 20, 2020In: News

Two Grove City residents are facing charges after police found a marijuana grow room at their residence earlier this month. According to Grove City Police, authorities were completing a welf... Read more

No Serious Injuries in Jackson Township Crash

Posted By: Henry Ibinsonon: July 19, 2020In: News

No motorists were seriously injured in a three car crash that occurred last weekend on Interstate 79 in Jackson Township. According to the Pennsylvania State Police, a Virginia man was trave... Read more

One Hurt in Grove City Crash

Posted By: Henry Ibinsonon: July 19, 2020In: News

A local woman was injured in a two car crash that occurred earlier this month in Grove City. According to the Grove City Police, a 90-year-old Grove City woman was traveling on Carrie Way ne... Read more

XTO to Conduct Annual Assignments in Jefferson Township

Posted By: Henry Ibinsonon: July 19, 2020In: News

Residents in southern Butler County should not be alarmed when they possibly hear loud noises this week. XTO Energy has notified Jefferson Township that they will be conducting their annual... Read more

Stock Market Impacted During Pandemic

Posted By: Henry Ibinsonon: July 19, 2020In: News

It’s been more than 120 days since the coronavirus forced the shutdown of businesses all across America. While we’re still feeling the economic impact of the shutdown, the stock market has e... Read more