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Ohio Grocer Purchases Giant Eagle

Posted By: Antonio Pelulloon: July 02, 2026In: Featured News

An Ohio based grocer has made a huge purchase in Pennsylvania. Kroger has purchased Giant Eagle for a whopping $1.65 billion, $1.25 billion in cash with $400 million in liabilities. Giant Ea... Read more

Governor Orders Flags To Fly At Half-Staff For State Trooper Killed In Vehicle Accident

Posted By: Antonio Pelulloon: July 02, 2026In: Featured News

Flags have been ordered to be posted at half-staff by Governor Josh Shapiro after a State Trooper was killed in Schuylkill County. While Pennsylvania State Trooper Michael Pahira was inspect... Read more

Big Butler Fair Gets Underway Tomorrow

Posted By: Antonio Pelulloon: July 02, 2026In: Featured News

The Big Butler Fair kicks off tomorrow and continues through July 11th. The 170th running of the fair will once again feature food, carnival rides and games, demo derbies, tractor pulls, far... Read more

Economic Driver Convention Returns To Pittsburgh

Posted By: Antonio Pelulloon: July 02, 2026In: Featured News

The annual furry convention is officially underway. It’s known as “Anthrocon” and it’s an annual event for fans of fictional animal characters in art. Despite the hot weather, many attendees... Read more

Man Charged After Placing Dead Body In Garbage Can

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: July 01, 2026In: Featured News

A Butler City man is facing charges after police discovered a dead man in his trash can. According to Butler City Police, officers visited an apartment building in the 200 block of North Mai... Read more

Chicora Man Dies In Erie Boating Accident

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: July 01, 2026In: Featured News

A man from Chicora is dead following a boating accident in Erie. 63-year-old David Rodgers died after a boat he was on capsized on Lake Erie. According to the Erie Times, Rodgers was on a bo... Read more

State Misses Budget Deadline

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: July 01, 2026In: Featured News

The state budget deadline came and went without a deal. It marks the fifth straight year the Commonwealth has missed the June 30th deadline. Republican leaders in the Senate sent lawmakers h... Read more

Foodie Friday In Downtown Butler Today

Posted By: Antonio Pelulloon: July 17, 2026In: News

It’s another Foodie Friday in downtown Butler tonight. The monthly event brings food trucks and live music to the parking lot by First English Lutheran Church. It starts at 5:30 p.m. The the... Read more

Deadline To Apply For Student Aid Approaching

Posted By: Antonio Pelulloon: July 17, 2026In: News

The deadline to apply for a state grant to help pay for college or trade school expenses is approaching. The Pennsylvania State Grant program uses the Free Application for Federal Student Ai... Read more

E-Bike Legislation Introduced In Harrisburg

Posted By: Antonio Pelulloon: July 17, 2026In: News

Legislation to regulate e-bikes has been introduced in the state house. E-bikes, short for electric bicycles, can reach speeds up to 28 miles per hour. E-bikes have avoided regulation in the... Read more

Moraine Paddle This Weekend

Posted By: Antonio Pelulloon: July 17, 2026In: News

The public is invited to enjoy a weekend on or near the water at a local park. Moraine State Park is holding a “Pleasant Valley Paddle” on Saturday from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at the Pleasant Valle... Read more

Food Distribution In Lawrence County This Weekend

Posted By: Antonio Pelulloon: July 17, 2026In: News

A food distribution is planned for this weekend in neighboring Lawrence County. The event will take place Saturday beginning at 8:30 a.m. at The Towne Mall Cascade Galleria Plaza in New Cast... Read more

Second Person Charged In City Fight

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: July 16, 2026In: News

A second person is now facing charges for a fight that took place in the City of Butler last month. On June 28, police were called to the 300 block of Negley Avenue around 9:15 pm for a figh... Read more