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Butler Man Charged With Arson Following Weekend Fire

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: July 22, 2019In: Featured News

A Butler man is facing arson charges following a weekend fire in the city of Butler that ended up damaging two homes. Butler City firefighters were called to a house fire in the 300 block of... Read more

2 Charged Following Heated Argument

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: July 22, 2019In: Featured News

Two local men have been charged following an incident of alleged assault. According to Butler Township Police, officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Bessemer Avenue last Thursday (7/1... Read more

Ransomware Attack Hits Local Libraries

Posted By: Henry Ibinsonon: July 22, 2019In: Featured News

The Butler County Federated Library System continues to work on restoring their online system following a ransomware attack last week. Several of the county’s libraries began to experience t... Read more

2 Schools Will Use Federal Funding To Increase Fruit, Vegetable Offerings

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: July 22, 2019In: Featured News

Two local elementary schools will be among those receiving federal grant funding to increase the amount of fresh fruits and vegetables available to students. Emily Brittain Elementary School... Read more

Police: Prospect Man Arrested After Found Passed Out Behind Wheel

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: July 22, 2019In: Featured News

A man from Prospect is in jail after he was allegedly found passed out behind the wheel of a car. Joshua Sunday, 36, was arrested Friday. State Police were called to the intersection of Onei... Read more

Two New Conditions Eligible For Medical Marijuana

Posted By: Bob Cuppon: July 19, 2019In: Featured News

As of tomorrow, two new medical conditions will be eligible to be treated with medical marijuana through Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program. Based on the recommendation of the state’s... Read more

Sen. Casey Promoting Passage Of Anti-Robocall Bill

Posted By: Bob Cuppon: July 19, 2019In: Featured News

A Pennsylvania lawmaker is working to protect especially older Americans from the annoyance and danger of illegal robocalls. U.S. Senator Bob Casey held a hearing to help promote the passage... Read more

Slippery Rock University to Host Virtual Workshop

Posted By: Henry Ibinsonon: July 26, 2020In: News

Slippery Rock University is offering an online program later this week about engaging students, employees, or any learner during a pandemic. A virtual workshop titled “Best Practices for Edu... Read more

Police Searching for Vandal

Posted By: Anthony Willisonon: July 25, 2020In: News

State police in Butler are searching for someone who vandalized a business in Butler. According to the police report, multiple windows were damaged at the Waste Management building on West S... Read more

New Doctor Joins Butler Health System

Posted By: Ryan Saeleron: July 24, 2020In: News

A new primary care physician will be joining the staff of Butler Health System. Dr. Lauren Hertel is joining BHS Primary Care next month. She will see patients at the Benbrook Medical Campus... Read more

Friday Update: 16 New Cases In Butler County

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: July 24, 2020In: News

16 new cases of COVID-19 were reported Friday for Butler County. The new cases come out of 217 reported tests in Butler County, so the positivity rate from Friday’s data is about 7.4%. Overa... Read more

Weekend Of Events At Moraine And McConnells Mill

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: July 24, 2020In: News

Moraine & McConnells Mill State Park will be hosting several events this weekend. First, tonight from 8 to 9:30 p.m. a program about bats will be held at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Parti... Read more

Sports Gambling Expected To Spike

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: July 24, 2020In: News

With Major League Baseball making its return last night, and the NBA and NHL getting ready to play—casinos are hoping to see a big influx of sports gambling. The return of sports comes as Pe... Read more