It wasn’t snow– but rather ‘light freezing drizzle’ that caused problems for drivers– and walkers– early Wednesday morning. The drizzle started falling about 4:30 a.m. leaving a light glaze... Read more
The South Butler School District is dealing with another potential threat to the safety of students and staff. In a letter to parents on Tuesday, Superintendent Dr. David Foley said school p... Read more
A trailer is likely a total loss following a fire Tuesday night in Jefferson Township. The fire call came about 9:30 p.m. for a blaze on West Red Oak Court- that’s the trailer court across f... Read more
The Mars School Board has committed not to increase their tax millage rate for next year above the index set by the state. The board made the decision by a unanimous vote Tuesday night, whic... Read more
The Butler Transit Authority is making modifications to their Pittsburgh commuter schedule in an effort to attract more riders. Beginning at the end of the month (Jan. 28), all commuter rout... Read more
A reward is now being offered in the case of a missing man from Armstrong County who hasn’t been seen since Christmas Day. The family of Kenneth Himes, and the personal care home that was ta... Read more
Three people were arrested and more than 100 suspected stamp bags of heroin were seized as a result of a drug bust Monday night in the city of Butler. Officers with the Butler County Drug Ta... Read more
Butler Area School District is recommending student learning activities to keep students engaged during the school closure as well as get them ready for the possibility of Flexible Instructi... Read more
The state Fish and Boat Commission has modified the schedule for trout season amid concerns of the coronavirus. A single, statewide opening day for trout will occur on Saturday, April 18, an... Read more
Republican Tim Bonner is the winner of the special election in the 8th House District. Bonner defeated Democrat Phil Heasley by collecting over 75 percent of the vote in the district that sp... Read more
Butler Township is considering the purchase of 18 acres of land in the Pullman Business Park to use for recreational purposes. Township Commissioners decided to enter into an exclusive sales... Read more
Central Electric Cooperative is restricting access to their office and lobby area in Parker to maintain the health and safety of employees and members. CEC employees are still working and re... Read more
Another local convenience store is hoping to sell alcohol at one of its stores in Butler Township. Officials with Speedway gas station and convenience store have requested to transfer a liqu... Read more