South Butler Library Completes Reno
The South Butler Community Library has completed a major renovation project. The focus of this recent renovation- which started in January- was the library’s front room. Visitors will notice... Read more
Busy Monday For Brush Fires
Emergency responders around the Butler County area were busy with several small brush and grass fires on Monday- including one in Summit Township that threatened a residence. The call came... Read more
Winter Storm Arriving On First Day Of Spring
Tuesday marks the official start of spring, but it’s not going to feel like it. Butler County is under a Winter Weather Advisory, issued by the National Weather Service, until 8 p.m. Wednesd... Read more
Summit Elementary Still Has Copper
Officials are still concerned about the water at one Butler Area School District elementary school. The district says the water at Summit Township Elementary was tested in late February and... Read more
Butler School District Mulls Administration and Intermediate Facility Changes
A lot of work needs to be done to several school buildings and other facilities in the Butler Area School District. Instead of a regular school board meeting on Monday night, board members a... Read more
Police believe a driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol when he crossed the center line and crashed into a vehicle head-on. The crash happened Sunday afternoon in Butler Township... Read more
UPDATE (11am Monday): We now know that the winning Powerball ticket worth $457 million was sold at a gas station in Lancaster County. The Pennsylvania Lottery announced late Monday morning... Read more
Driver Accused Of Leading Police On Chase
A Fenelton man is accused of leading state police on a high-speed chase while driving drunk on St. Patrick’s Day. Police allege 23-year-old Carl Slupe did not pull over about 1:45 a.m. Satur... Read more
PennDOT Begins Winfield Bridge Project
Motorists in southeastern Butler County should be aware of some bridge replacement work beginning this week. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the West Winfield Bri... Read more
South Butler Strike Continues; Return Date Set
Teachers in the South Butler County School District remain on strike. No negotiating sessions between the school board and the teachers union have been scheduled. The teachers went on strike... Read more