A local company is receiving more state funding to cut costs and improve air quality through a transition to vehicles that use natural gas. The PA Department of Environmental Protection rece... Read more
Two people died in a fire yesterday in Forward Township. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center around 5:30 p.m. for a fire at a home in the 300 block of Old Route 68. Dispatchers s... Read more
One woman was taken to the hospital after a crash in Slippery Rock Township yesterday. The accident happened around 1:20 p.m. on Branchton Road at the intersection of Harmony Road. State pol... Read more
A Wexford man has been placed in the Butler County Prison after being accused of stalking his ex-fiancé in Cranberry Township. On May 15, police were called to the 7000 block of Old Station... Read more
Several fire crews were called to a garage fire that shut down a highway in neighboring Lawrence County yesterday morning. The incident happened around 8:15 a.m. on Rock Springs Road in Scot... Read more
One person was taken to the hospital yesterday after a pedestrian accident in Cranberry Township. Just after 9 a.m. crews were called to Harbor Freight after a vehicle hit a person. Details... Read more
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is alerting residents to rate increases as summer arrives. The PUC has announced that consumers should be prepared for increases on monthly bills s... Read more
The Mars Brewfest returns tomorrow. It’s the 11th edition of the event, which serves as a fundraiser for the Mars New Year. The festival takes place on Pittsburgh Street in Mars from 5 to 8... Read more
Those interested in celebrating National Trail Day are invited out to McConnells Mill this weekend for a rugged hike. On Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 10:15 the Park Naturalist will lead attend... Read more
A Butler man accused of assaulting a tow truck driver pled guilty and was sentenced in several cases yesterday. In August of last year, police were called to the University Village at Slippe... Read more
An Ellwood City man is facing charges in Muddy Creek Township after allegedly attempting to break into a home and steal tools. On Tuesday, officers were called to a home on the 100 block of... Read more
The public is invited to join with Mars Area School District students and families to raise money to benefit a district employee. The Mars Area High School is holding a fundraiser for parapr... Read more
A local State Senator will host senior citizens and their families later this week at a Senior Expo. On Friday, Elder Vogel will host the free event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Discovery C... Read more