A couple of recent developments could force the City of Butler into financial difficulties before the end of 2019. According to Director of Accounts and Finance Councilman Mike Walter, a $25... Read more
Butler City Police are spending as much time as possible on extra patrols in Father Marinaro Park in order to ensure residents are able to enjoy spending time in a fun and safe manner. After... Read more
An Armstrong County man has been charged with repeated forcible rape of a juvenile. According to State Police, 46-year-old William Snoots of Kittanning repeatedly held down and raped the 15... Read more
Federal investigators in Pittsburgh are asking for help identifying victims of a suspected serial sexual predator who- at one time- lived in Butler County. Robert Dean Caesar, 56, is now in... Read more
Butler Athletes Enjoy Facility Upgrades
Butler Area School District student athletes are enjoying some big improvements recently made at the district’s athletic facilities. Athletic Director Bill Mylan showcased the new flooring a... Read more
A man from New Castle has pleaded guilty in federal court to illegally prescribing and distributing oxycodone and fentanyl. Dr. Thomas Ranieri, 66, practiced as an anesthesiologist and pain... Read more
Under a proposed state law, parents who don’t vaccinate their children would get yearly medical counseling. The goal of the bill is to increase the vaccination rate of Pennsylvania kids, acc... Read more
Moraine Hosts ‘Snake’ Event Thursday
An upcoming program at Moraine State Park will offer a closer look at the venomous snakes of Pennsylvania. “Venomous Snakes of PA” is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 22 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.... Read more
Nationals clobber Pirates and Musgrove
The Washington Nationals defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-1 Wednesday at PNC Park. The Nationals jumped on Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove for six runs in the third inning. Musgrove... Read more
Hawaii and Japan reach title games at LLWS
Hawaii advanced to the United States championship game with a 12-9 victory over Virginia at the Little League World Series in Williamsport Wednesday. Virginia had not given up a run entering... Read more