Those attending this year’s Big Butler Fair will not see any pigs at the event due to a mandate from the state. It’s because of the worldwide disease known as African Swine Fever.... Read more
Many in Butler County were greeted with thick fog when they left their homes early Friday. At one point- around 7 a.m.- visibility was reduced to less than a quarter-of-a-mile in some spots.... Read more
Evans City’s only grocery store will close its doors in a month. Viola’s Market on East Main Street- at the corner of North Jackson- will close after 55 years on July 27. Owner Frank Viola s... Read more
A new $90,000 tool has been gifted to Butler County Community College to enhance its metrology program. The FARO Quantum S 2.5-meter, seven-axis articulating arm coordinate measuring machine... Read more
Butler County is preparing to do additional work on the downtown Butler County Government Center Annex. The annex building is attached to the Butler County Government Center, which is attach... Read more
A road just north of Butler County is expected to be closed for a project beginning Thursday. A portion of Route 38 in Richland Township, Venango County- just north of Emlenton- will be shut... Read more
It’s only the start of summer vacation but many at Slippery Rock University are already looking ahead to next semester. Plans are well underway for this year’s “WOW” program- or “Week of Wel... Read more
The state Department of Health is reporting just under 20 new coronavirus cases over the weekend in Butler County. That brings the total to 421. Hospitalizations are remaining low though at... Read more
There’s still time to sign up for a local networking event planned for later this week. The Butler County Chamber of Commerce is joining with the Pittsburgh Business Exchange for a Joint Bus... Read more
The Jeff Potter Baseball Tour will be making their return to Butler to continue their effort of community service. On Wednesday, July 15, the group of young individuals will be completing so... Read more
Get the ketchup ready; it’s National French Fry Day. And you can celebrate at local McDonald’s Restaurants. The chain is offering a free medium fry to customers today through their mobile ap... Read more
Authorities are continuing their investigation into a theft that recently occurred at a Springfield Township, Mercer County business. According to the Pennsylvania State Police, at least one... Read more
Applications are now being accepted for fire companies and EMS agencies to make up for funding lost to the pandemic. Senate Bill 1122 created the COVID-19 Crisis Fire Company and EMS Grant P... Read more