More than 100 people showed up in downtown Butler on Saturday to participate in a drug awareness walk. The Walk of Hope was coordinated by the Mount Chestnut Presbyterian Church’s Hope for B... Read more
Almost 40 years after Saxonburg Police Chief Gregory Adams was killed in the line of duty, a street was dedicated in his name. “Chief Gregory B. Adams Way” is now what the sectio... Read more
Some western Pennsylvania residents will experience The Royal Wedding this weekend without having to travel across the pond. The Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh will give 240 guests fr... Read more
The Rex Energy Corporation is filing for bankruptcy. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that after months of trying to find another way, the State College-based oil and gas company disclose... Read more
A Compressed Natural Gas fueling station has opened in neighboring Lawrence County while a similar facility in Butler will soon begin construction. The newest of 29 planned CNG facilities ac... Read more
An Evans City man was sentenced Thursday to serve time in state prison in two assault cases, including one in which he’s accused of stabbing someone while at a child’s birthday party. Austin... Read more
Pennsylvania American Water will spend more than $500,000 on two projects scheduled for this summer in Butler County. A pipe replacement project will take place in Butler Township on South D... Read more
A New Wilmington woman was recently the victim of a scam involving gift cards. According to the State Police in Mercer, a 64-year-old woman was recently conned into purchasing Walmart gift c... Read more
State Police are warning local residents about scam telephone calls concerning social security. According to police, the Social Security Administration does not make calls asking for payment... Read more
The Butler County deaf community and those interested in communicating in sign language are invited to an upcoming gathering. The Deaf Café sponsored by the Center for Community Resources wi... Read more
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has recently released a report focusing on the cost of litter to residents and taxpayers. According to PennDOT, the Department of Environmental... Read more
The American Heart Association is encouraging people to wear red for women on Friday. The initiative is a part of the association’s campaign to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease. The... Read more
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has given permission for a local company to improve internet service in rural areas north of Butler County. Armstrong Telecommunications has been g... Read more