With the arrival of a third COVID-19 vaccine and more expected to come into the state—the pace of vaccinations locally continues to expand. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health... Read more
City Police Acquire Body Cameras
The Butler City Police have introduced officer body cameras beginning last week. According to Chief Bob O’Neill, two cameras have been received from AXON as part of a trial run while he cont... Read more
Sherriff Warns Of New Scam
The Butler County Sherriff is warning of another scam circulating the area. Mike Slupe says that his department has been made aware that scammers are using the Sherriff’s fax number to spoof... Read more
House Passes COVID Relief Bill; GOP Reps Oppose
Two Republican Congressmen from Butler County have voted against the $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill. The package passed the House of Representatives largely along party lines Saturday night... Read more
There were 59 new cases of COVID-19 and one additional death for Butler County over the weekend. That now brings the death toll to 369 for the county. Statewide hospitalizations continued th... Read more
A motorist was seriously injured following a two vehicle crash that occurred earlier this weekend in Worth Township. According to State Police, a 22-year-old Slippery Rock man allegedly turn... Read more
The United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania has resigned from his position. Scott Brady was sworn in December of 2017 and stepped down effective today. Brady did not... Read more
American Red Cross to Host Local Blood Drives
Healthy community members are encouraged to help neighbors in need through participation in a few upcoming blood drives. The first American Red Cross drive is coming up Monday from noon to 6... Read more
Local residents are invited to look ahead to warmer weather with a little help from the Pennsylvania Game Commission. The Game Commission’s Howard Nursery now has fully assembled bluebird ne... Read more
Read Across America Week to Begin on Monday
It is Read Across America Week- and many local students will be participating in events. Students at Mars Area Primary Center will participate by reading books connected to a theme for each... Read more