West Penn Power Receives Nationwide Recognition
A local utility has been recognized by the United States Environmental Protection Agency for contributions to energy efficient construction. West Penn Power, a First Energy utility, is one o... Read more
The City of Butler Shade Tree Commission wants to help residents replace trees that were lost due to storm damage this summer. According to Chairperson Diane Smith, the Commission is offerin... Read more
Local Man Charged With Huffing
A local man has been charged after police allegedly caught him inhaling compressed gas cleaner. According to Butler Township Police, officers found 61-year-old Robert Miller Jr of Butler in... Read more
Man Arrested For Fleeing Police And DUI
A man is facing a number of charges following a police chase that lasted a few miles in Washington Township. State police say it happened Sunday around 1 a.m. when they went to the home of 2... Read more
Butler Twp. Confirms Trick-Or-Treat Is Happening
Butler Township has decided to move forward with trick or treat this year with other municipalities expected to make decisions soon. At their meeting earlier this week, Butler Township Commi... Read more
A vote by state lawmakers to override the recent veto of a bill that would allow school districts to decide how many fans to allow in the stands has come up short. In a special session Wedne... Read more
Wednesday Update; One New Death; Six New Cases
The state Department of Health is reporting one new death for Butler County today, bringing the county’s COVID death toll to 23. It’s unclear if that death happened in the county, or to a re... Read more
Governor Tom Wolf is now appealing a federal judge’s recent decision that deemed his coronavirus shutdowns unconstitutional. Wolf and Health Secretary Dr. Levine filed appeals on both the or... Read more
Cranberry Twp. Phone Systems Down
Cranberry Township officials say their phone system is temporarily down. Currently, they are not able to respond to incoming calls at this time. Officials hope to have the issue resolved soo... Read more
State lawmakers are scheduled to meet later today to discuss Governor’s Wolf recent veto of a bill that would allow school districts to decide how many fans to allow in the stands. The speci... Read more