A free lecture later this month will highlight the stories behind a major fight in the Civil War. Local historian Bill May is presenting “Gettysburg: The Stories the Monuments Tell” [... Read more
A man from Mercer pleaded guilty to making threats against the FBI. According to the Department of Justice, 47-year-old Adam Bies pleaded guilty to 14 counts in federal court last […] Read more
Drivers in Donegal Township should be aware of a bridge closure that will last for months. Starting this week, work will begin on a bridge on Conerty Road. The bridge […] Read more
Seniors in the Butler Area School District will be the final ones in the county to don their cap and gowns tonight. The commencement ceremony is set for tonight at […] Read more
The Butler VA health Care System is hosting a veteran benefit resource fair at keystone safari Saturday June 10th. Admission is free for veterans and families will receive a 10% […] Read more
A group of bipartisan lawmakers are introducing legislation that would enhance the research on the spotted lanternfly. Republican Congressman Mike Kelly joined with representatives from New... Read more
A couple of local organizations are among the 48 across 21 PA counties to be recently awarded grant funding to support historic resources. The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission r... Read more
The Mars Area School Board will hold another special meeting later this month to continue conversations about needs as well as receive feedback from the community. A Special Meeting of [... Read more
Traffic was backed up on a busy highway in Cranberry Township for a time Wednesday afternoon as a result of a crash involving a tractor trailer. The call came into […] Read more
The 167th Big Butler Fair continues this week in Prospect. The event, which is held at the Big Butler Fairgrounds on New Castle Road, is one of the largest fairs in […] Read more
Following a recent tour of the Penn Theater, Butler City Mayor Bob Dandoy sees progress towards preserving and repairing the facility. “There is work going on so that’s why it’s […] Read more
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is asking for assistance with their annual wild turkey survey. Officials say participation in this survey is important to help manage the turkey population.... Read more
A local veteran celebrated turning 100 this past weekend. Ray Farringer of Centre Township turned 100 this past Saturday and he celebrated with a party at a local church in […] Read more