Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day and a number of facilities are closed. All county and federal government offices and courts are closed. The PennDOT license center is also […] Read more
A local attorney with a familiar name has announced his candidacy for judge. Matthew McCune recently announced his intention to run for one of the seats on the Butler County […] Read more
The Karns City School District is looking to lease a now-closed elementary school. The district is seeking offers for the former Sugarcreek Elementary School. In a letter from their solicito... Read more
The 2025 Property Tax/rent rebate application for older and disabled state residents has opened. While in Pittsburgh late last week, Governor Josh Shapiro announced the reopening for the reb... Read more
A jury has found a Harmony man guilty of sexually abusing an autistic child Friday afternoon in a Butler County court house. 46-year-old Shaun Sheffer was found to be guilty […] Read more
Freezing cold temperatures are coming early next week and it can be dangerous if you’re not prepared. Overnight temperatures are expected to be around negative ten degrees early next week [... Read more
Crews were called to a residence hall last night at Slippery Rock University for a smoke-filled room. Crews were alerted around 8:30 p.m. for smoke in a room at Rhoads […] Read more
A motorist is recovering following a two-vehicle accident last week in neighboring Mercer County. According to Grove City Police, officers were called out to the intersection of South Center... Read more
The Pittsburgh Airport saw a significant number of travelers this past year. Airport officials say 9.9 million people flew via the Pittsburgh International Airport in 2024. That’s an 8 perce... Read more
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has announced that 2024 saw record high gaming revenue. Thanks to a 25 percent increase in iGaming revenue, overall gambling revenue crossed over the $6... Read more
Many Butler Township residents continue to take advantage of the recycling of electronics and hazardous household waste. Butler Township Manager Tom Knights provided Township Commissioners w... Read more
Slippery Rock University is set to open a new facility later this week. The former University Union will be officially reopened as the Campus Success Center with a ribbon cutting […] Read more
A longtime attorney in Butler has died. Leo Stepanian passed away late last week at a Wexford hospital. Stepanian was a partner at Stepanian & Menchyk—a lawfirm based in downtown [... Read more