Pennsylvania American Water crews were busy around Butler on Monday. The intersection of Polk and McKean streets in the City of Butler- off North Main Street- was closed around 8 a.m. Monday... Read more
Woman Falls From McConnells Mill Waterfall
An Allegheny County woman fell from the top of a waterfall in McConnells Mill State Park on Sunday. Park Manager Dustin Drew said the incident happened about 7:30 p.m. “She was at the top, o... Read more
At least two people are recovering following an accident Friday morning in Slippery Rock Township. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center just before 10:30 a.m. for a crash at the i... Read more
Some western Pennsylvania residents will experience The Royal Wedding this weekend without having to travel across the pond. The Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh will give 240 guests fr... Read more
Almost 40 years after Saxonburg Police Chief Gregory Adams was killed in the line of duty, a street was dedicated in his name. “Chief Gregory B. Adams Way” is now what the section of Butler... Read more
A local organization will try to raise awareness of the ongoing battle with drugs in our community with an upcoming awareness walk. The Walk of Hope is scheduled to take place on Saturday. ... Read more
2 Water Line Projects Planned
Pennsylvania American Water will spend more than $500,000 on two projects scheduled for this summer in Butler County. A pipe replacement project will take place in Butler Township on South D... Read more
An Evans City man was sentenced Thursday to serve time in state prison in two assault cases, including one in which he’s accused of stabbing someone while at a child’s birthday party. Austin... Read more
A Compressed Natural Gas fueling station has opened in neighboring Lawrence County while a similar facility in Butler will soon begin construction. The newest of 29 planned CNG facilities ac... Read more
Rex Energy Files For Bankruptcy
The Rex Energy Corporation is filing for bankruptcy. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that after months of trying to find another way, the State College-based oil and gas company disclose... Read more