The City of Butler is applying for a grant to make improvements downtown that could result in increased taxes or borrowing. Following a lengthy discussion, Council approved the submission of... Read more
City Awards Another Neighborhood Award
One Neighborhood Pride Award was given out at the Butler City Council meeting yesterday evening. The residence at 200 13th Avenue owned by Dillon and Stephanie Robinson received recognition.... Read more
Jackson Twp. Receives Park Grant
A local municipality has been awarded a large state grant to help with park improvement. The PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources recently announced their 2020 Community Conse... Read more
The state Department of Health is reporting six new cases of COVID-19 for Butler County on Thursday. That comes with 160 negative test results, giving the most recent report a nearly 4 perce... Read more
Cranberry Twp. Accident Injures One
One woman was injured in a crash earlier Thursday morning in Cranberry Township. The accident happened around 11:15 a.m. at the intersection of Freedom and Powell Roads—which is about two mi... Read more
Major renovations could soon be coming to the Karns City School District. Earlier this week, administrators laid out a preliminary plan that would see the closure of Sugarcreek Elementary Sc... Read more
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