Switala Named New Joint Fire Chief
A familiar face will be taking over as the new top administrator of fire departments in the City of Butler and Butler Township. Current Butler Township Fire Marshal Chris Switala is looking... Read more
New Butler City Police Chief Announced
The City of Butler will have a new Police Chief effective November 1st. Robert O’Neill was appointed by Mayor Ben Smith Tuesday night as the next head of the 23-officer department. O’Neill d... Read more
Peoples Gas Sold to Bryn Mawr Water Company
The largest natural gas distribution company in Pennsylvania—with an office on Main Street in Butler—has been sold to a Bryn Mawr based water company. Peoples Gas and all of its entities hav... Read more
Lottery officials say only one ticket came away with the winning numbers last night to the big Mega Millions jackpot. The ticket was sold in South Carolina with the winning numbers 5—28—62—6... Read more
County Solicitor Mike English Leaving Post
Butler County Solicitor Mike English is leaving his post after he accepted a job with a local nonprofit. English, who has been solicitor since 2013, accepted an offer from Passavant Memorial... Read more
Those with an interest in the future of the Butler Area School District are invited to a meeting tonight (TUESDAY). The forum is called ‘Investing So Schools Work’ and will be held from 4 p.... Read more
Kelly Automotive Park To Be Renamed
The naming rights for Butler’s ballpark will benefit the community while memorializing a local resident and athlete. The City of Butler Parks, Recreation Grounds and Facilities Authority app... Read more
Kelly Automotive Park To Be Renamed
The naming rights for Butler’s ballpark will benefit the community while memorializing a local resident and athlete. The City of Butler Parks, Recreation Grounds and Facilities Authority app... Read more
PFA Filings on the Rise in PA
After years of steady decline, protection from abuse filings have risen in recent years, according to Pennsylvania’s Judicial System. Protection from abuse orders—known as PFAs—are used to h... Read more
Crews Busy with Monday Morning Accidents
Crews were busy this morning responding to numerous accidents and incidents across the county. On I-79 southbound in Worth Township around 6:30 a.m., a vehicle traveled off the road and into... Read more