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Lawmaker Accused Of Sexual Assault

Posted By: Ryan Saeleron: January 25, 2019In: Featured News

A local lawmaker is allegedly being investigated for sexual assault. The Philadelphia Inquirer published a story Thursday alleging State Rep. Brian Ellis, of Butler, is under investigation b... Read more

Lt. Gov. Announces Statewide Recreational Marijuana “Listening Tour”

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: January 25, 2019In: Featured News

Pennsylvania’s new Lieutenant Governor is heading out on the road to hear more about what residents think of the idea of legalizing marijuana for recreational use. “Starting in mid-February,... Read more

Police Issues Hundreds Of Citations To Commercial Drivers

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: January 25, 2019In: Featured News

State police say nearly 1,000 drivers of commercial vehicles ignored the governor’s orders to stay off the Pennsylvania Turnpike and most interstates last weekend because of the threat of a... Read more

Annual Butler Co. Wine Festival Welcomes 11 Wineries

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: January 25, 2019In: Featured News

Two new wineries will join favorites from years past at the 13th annual Butler County Wine Festival this weekend. The Wine Festival is presented by Butler Radio Network’s WISR 680AM an... Read more

Pa. Residents Can Begin Preparing For ‘REAL ID’

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: January 25, 2019In: Featured News

Pennsylvania drivers are starting to get information in the mail about pre-verifying for “REAL ID.” The identifications- in the form of a new driver’s license or photo ID card- will be avail... Read more

City Police Arrest Two Men Following Robbery

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: January 24, 2019In: Featured News

Two people have been arrested following a violent robbery that happened Wednesday in the city of Butler. Butler City Police allege 22-year-old Sheldon Hile and 23-year-old Lukus Safranek, bo... Read more

St. Luke School Open Despite Water Tests Showing ‘Bacteria’

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: January 24, 2019In: Featured News

St. Luke Lutheran School in Cabot will be open Thursday despite water tests showing the presence of a “common bacteria” in the school’s water. Principal Kelly Carney said the bacteria showed... Read more

State Public Utility Commission Reminds of Assistance Programs

Posted By: Henry Ibinsonon: March 29, 2020In: News

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is encouraging those who might be dealing with financial uncertainty to take advantage of utility assistance programs. The PUC recommends that fina... Read more

Pennsylvania Game Commission Reminds of State Laws

Posted By: Henry Ibinsonon: March 29, 2020In: News

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is reminding residents that even with the economic conditions brought on by coronavirus, it remains illegal to shoot wildlife contrary to state laws. Shootin... Read more

Grove City Police Reports

Posted By: Anthony Willisonon: March 28, 2020In: News

Police were called to a business on South Broad Street in Grove City back on February 1, 2020. According to the Grove City Police Department, 23-year-old Malachi Graham of Grove City, PA ent... Read more

Gas Prices Continue To Drop Across PA

Posted By: Anthony Willisonon: March 28, 2020In: News

Gas prices have continued to drop across the state of PA. According to AAA’s weekly gas report, the average cost for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel in Butler as of today is $2.22. T... Read more

PennDOT Closes Chicora Road Over Weekend

Posted By: Ryan Saeleron: March 27, 2020In: News

Motorists should be aware of a local road closure planned by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. According to PennDOT, a portion of Main Street (Route 68) in Chicora Borough will... Read more

Two George Jr. Students Arrested After Burglary

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: March 27, 2020In: News

Two teenage boys will face juvenile charges after the burglary of a Mercer County business last week. According to Grove City Police, a 15-year-old and a 16-year-old were arrested just after... Read more