A local man is among those volunteers helping with the relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian in Florida. Robert Gurkweitz of Cranberry Township is one of 13 American Red Cross... Read more

The Butler Area School District reports “significant progress” has been made towards reestablishing transportation routes and stops. In the latest update, Butler Superintendent Dr. Brian Whi... Read more

The head of Butler County’s Human Services department will retire in October. The county commissioners announced the retirement of Joyce Ainsworth on Friday. She has worked for the county fo... Read more

As Hurricane Dorian heads for the southeastern United States, utility crews from Pennsylvania are ready to be pressed into service if needed. PECO, formerly known as the Philadelphia Electri... Read more

Researchers at SRU are investigating the effects of e-cigarette use. Data shows the use of vaporizers and other inhaling devices has become increasingly common on college campuses in recent... Read more

A truck leaking diesel fuel caused a big mess Thursday afternoon in Middlesex Township. The incident was reported about 4 p.m. on Route 8 South, just past the intersection with Route 228. It... Read more

If you find yourself on Butler County’s Slippery Rock University campus on Friday, you might see a lot of green and white- even more than usual. Friday, Aug. 30 is national College Colors Da... Read more

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is asking motorists to take special care on the roads during this four-day Labor Day weekend. PennDOT has dedicated money for increased impaired... Read more