The City of Butler will receive help to pay for new equipment in the form of a large grant. According to Building Code Official John Evans, the city was notified earlier this month that the... Read more
According to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Butler County and surrounding areas are hitting peak foliage season over the next week. Fall foliage is an annual treat tha... Read more
No one was injured when a tractor trailer and pick-up truck collided yesterday morning in Butler Township. The accident happened around 6:40 a.m. on Route 8 South when a tractor trailer, dri... Read more
Residents had an opportunity to meet with county officials and representatives to offer input into the county’s long term goals. Chief of Economic Planning and Development for Butler County... Read more
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