New South Butler Superintendent To Start Monday
South Butler County School District’s interim superintendent is ready to hand over the reins to his replacement. Dr. Frank Prazenica’s last day with the district will be on Friday and Dr. Da... Read more
Gov. Declares Opioid Epidemic An Emergency
Gov. Tom Wolf declared Pennsylvania’s opioid epidemic a statewide disaster emergency on Wednesday. The declaration includes expanding access to treatment, widening access to the state’s pres... Read more
The county is expected to approve a multi-million dollar contract next week regarding healthcare services at the Butler County Prison. The five-year, $6.3 million contract with Wexford Healt... Read more
SRU Continues To Search For Next President
The Slippery Rock University Presidential Search Committee is back to work studying resumes and planning for interviews. A total of 57 applicants asked to be considered for the position afte... Read more
Registration For 2018 Jeep Fest Opens
Registration for the 2018 Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival will open this morning. Jeep owners who want to attend the event and those who wish to volunteer can register online beginning at 10 a... Read more
Sale Of Unfinished Hotel Complete
The sale of a still unfinished hotel in downtown Butler has been completed. The sale of the Marriott Springhill Suites on East Jefferson Street to Hari Hotels, LLC for a purchase price of $7... Read more
State Awards First Mini-Casino License
The state Gaming Control Board issued its first license for a mini-casino on Wednesday. During an auction, Penn National Gaming submitted a winning bid of $50 million and now has the right t... Read more
Man Dies After Crashing Into House
A Kittanning man died Tuesday after the vehicle he was driving crashed into a Ford City home. John Paul Marcinek, 77, died in the crash that happened about 5:30 p.m. in Manor Township, Armst... Read more
Two people have been arrested in connection with a violent home invasion that happened in northern Butler County last month. Janet Greiner, 29, of Petrolia and Brandon Wissinger, 28, of Sarv... Read more
Police Seek Shoplifting Suspects
Butler Township Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying three shoplifters. The suspects are accused of stealing merchandise from Dick’s Sporting Goods at Greenwood Plaza. The... Read more