Construction on the Butler County Government Center has continued into the New Year. Scaffolding blocked the majority of the center’s entrance as crews worked Wednesday. The $3.5 million pro... Read more
The state Gaming Control Board issued its first license for a mini-casino on Wednesday. During an auction, Penn National Gaming submitted a winning bid of $50 million and now has the right t... Read more
Two people have been arrested in connection with a violent home invasion that happened in northern Butler County last month. Janet Greiner, 29, of Petrolia and Brandon Wissinger, 28, of Sarv... Read more
A Kittanning man died Tuesday after the vehicle he was driving crashed into a Ford City home. John Paul Marcinek, 77, died in the crash that happened about 5:30 p.m. in Manor Township, Armst... Read more
The sale of a still unfinished hotel in downtown Butler has been completed. The sale of the Marriott Springhill Suites on East Jefferson Street to Hari Hotels, LLC for a purchase price of $7... Read more
The Slippery Rock University Presidential Search Committee is back to work studying resumes and planning for interviews. A total of 57 applicants asked to be considered for the position afte... Read more
Butler Township Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying three shoplifters. The suspects are accused of stealing merchandise from Dick’s Sporting Goods at Greenwood Plaza. The... Read more
A Butler man suffered minor injuries following a crash that occurred late last week in Marion Township. According to the State Police in Butler, a 68-year-old motorcyclist was traveling on R... Read more
Pennsylvania’s top law enforcement officer is taking aim at one of the biggest companies in the nation. Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced last week that he has joined his counterparts... Read more
The Pennsylvania Farm Bureau remains opposed to the state Senate bill that would expand opportunities to hunt on Sundays. Bureau representatives testified last week before the House Game and... Read more
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is one of 12 nationwide finalists in the America’s Transportation Awards competition. The agency is being recognized for its PennDOT Connects tr... Read more
A local lawmaker is advancing a bill that would help with ongoing cleanup at abandoned coal mines as well as foster economic development in communities harmed by their closure. U.S. Congress... Read more
A local non-profit organization has received national recognition while also shedding light on a concerning trend among young people. The group CANDLE, Inc which oversees the Reality Tour Dr... Read more