Three more people have died locally at Butler Memorial Hospital over the weekend as a result of serious COVID-19 symptoms. The hospital reported one COVID-related death to the state on [... Read more
The family of a man shot and killed in Venango County is continuing to push for more details surrounding his death. A vigil for 29-year-old Peter Spencer was held last […] Read more
A former Butler resident will spend at least the next two years in prison for his role in selling drugs in the area. 43-year-old Dwayne Smallwood was sentenced to 28 […] Read more
An Ohio man has pleaded guilty in connection to a drug bust that happened in Butler nearly three years ago. 42-year-old Marshall Grimes pleaded guilty to two counts of federal […] Read more
State health officials are increasing their efforts to get more young people vaccinated against COVID. Acting Health Secretary Keara Klinepeter says she understands parents concerns about ge... Read more
Police are providing more information on an accident in Oakland Township that sent three people to the hospital last week. It happened last Wednesday night around 7:45 p.m. on Chicora [... Read more
For the past couple of months, health leaders have been sounding the alarm about the need for blood donations. The push continued late last week as PA Physician General Dr. […] Read more
A fundraiser to benefit those in need of transplants will be held this weekend. The 4th annual Purse Bash is planned for Saturday at the Starlight Drive-In. Gates open at […] Read more
The Portersville-Prospect Rotary is offering an option for breakfast tomorrow to support their organization. An Amish Donut sale will be held at the former First National Bank on Route 422 [... Read more
May is National Lyme Disease Awareness month and Pennsylvania state health officials are reminding residents about the tick-borne illness. Pennsylvania is one of the leading states when it c... Read more
The Wolf Administration is once again making a push to increase the minimum wage. Secretary of Labor and Industry Jennifer Berrier says that the current minimum wage of $7.25 is […] Read more
A local municipality is looking forward to a summer of activities by offering residents discounted tickets to regional attractions. The Cranberry Township Parks and Recreation Department has... Read more
Students in the Mars Area School District will be going fishing later today. Students from the middle school will be releasing trout this afternoon at the Glade Run Lake in […] Read more