Early Crash Blocks City Intersection
Butler City emergency crews braved the below-zero temperatures to aid two drivers involved in a vehicle crash early Wednesday. A reported two-vehicle accident happened about 6:30 a.m. at the... Read more
It’s Cold, Again
The region is experiencing dangerously cold temperatures for another day. Temperatures were near zero most of Tuesday morning and a wind remained- making the air feel even colder. The Nation... Read more
Butler’s New Mayor Begins Term
Butler Mayor-Elect Ben Smith officially began his term on Tuesday morning. He was administered the oath of office inside the Butler City Building by Magisterial District Judge William Fuller... Read more
Parker Polar Bear Plunge Continues
A lot of people spend part of their New Year’s Day every year plunging into icy cold water and even the extremely cold weather didn’t stop them. In Parker, the annual Polar Bear Plunge conti... Read more
Butler Grad Laid To Rest This Week
A Butler High School graduate who died in a vehicle crash on Friday will be laid to rest this week. Austin Grupp, 21, of Connoquenessing Township was killed after crashing on Route 422 eastb... Read more
Firefighters Brave Temps To Battle Shop Blaze
Firefighters braved the extreme temperatures Monday night to fight a fire at a welding shop in Summit Township. The fire was reported about 5:30 p.m. in the detached shop behind Summit Acade... Read more
Mayor-Elect To Be Sworn-In
Several local officials will be sworn in to begin or continue a term of public service on Tuesday. New Butler City Mayor Ben Smith will be sworn in at 10 a.m. at the Butler City Building. He... Read more
Burst Pipe Stops Meal Deliveries
A burst pipe will stop deliveries through the Butler Meals on Wheels program until next week. Officials say the pipe burst sometime over the weekend in the basement of St. Peter’s Anglican C... Read more
Bitter Cold Continues
Many are heading back to work and school on Tuesday in the midst of bitter cold temperatures. Butler County is under a Wind Chill Advisory through noon Wednesday, according to the National W... Read more
2 Butler County Judges To Switch Caseloads
Two Butler County judges will switch their caseloads beginning in January. Judge Thomas Doerr, who currently handles family and juvenile cases, and Judge Timothy McCune, who currently handle... Read more