South Butler Teachers Set Strike Date
The South Butler teacher’s union has officially set a strike date. A press release from the Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) informed district administrators that teachers wil... Read more
Steelers Keep Browns Winless
With Landry Jones at quarterback and a number of backups at other positions, the Pittsburgh Steelers held off the Cleveland Browns 28-24 Sunday at Heinz Field. Meanwhile, the Browns joined t... Read more
After nearly a month off for the four teams, the College Football Playoff begins tonight. At 5 p.m. #2 Oklahoma takes on #3 Georgia in the Rose Bowl. And at 8:45 p.m. #1 Clemson faces #4 Ala... Read more
Pens Fall to Detroit
It’s been a rough end to 2017 for the Pittsburgh Penguins, as they fell last night to the Detroit Red Wings 4-1. Evgeni Malkin scored the lone goal for the Pens—which came on a powerplay in... Read more
Saquon Barkley to Enter NFL Draft
Penn State beat Washington Saturday evening 35-28 in what turned out to be star running back Saquon Barkley’s last college game. The 20-year-old declared for the NFL draft Sunday night after... Read more
No damage was done to a house after multiple crews were called to reports of a fire earlier this morning in Fairview Township. A call came into the Butler County 911 Center shortly after 10... Read more
People Prepare for Parker Polar Bear Plunge
The Parker Polar Bear Club is getting ready for this year’s dip into the chilly Allegheny River. This is the 12th annual event for the organization and this year participants will take the p... Read more
Turnpike Tolls to Rise Again in 2018
Another year, another hike in tolls on the PA Turnpike. A six percent increase will take effect beginning on January 7th 2018. So a ride from the Butler Valley on-ramp to Pittsburgh will go... Read more
A man has died following a three vehicle crash Thursday morning in Connoquenessing Township. According to State Police, shortly after 7 a.m. a vehicle driven by 20-year-old West Virginia nat... Read more
Vigil Remembers Overdose Victims
About two dozen people braved frigid temperatures to attend a candlelight vigil Thursday night at the site of an overdose memorial in downtown Butler. The non-denominational service began at... Read more