Butler School District Planning Tax Increase
The 2024-25 Butler Area School District preliminary budget put forward by district administrators again includes a tax increase. Board members approved the proposed budget of nearly $115 mil... Read more
Crews Respond To Fire In Marion Twp.
Multiple fire departments were called out to battle a fire at a Marion Township residence Monday afternoon. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center shortly after 5 p.m. […] Read more
Paving Project Set For Three Degree Road
Drivers using Three Degree Road may be seeing some delays over the next couple of weeks as part of a paving project. PennDOT announced the paving will start at the […] Read more
No Injuries In Powder Mill Rd. Crash
No one was injured in a head-on crash in Connoquenessing Township Monday morning. The accident happened around 7:15 a.m. on Powder Mill Road. State police say 50-year-old Anthony Smorey of [... Read more
Butler Library Undergoing Construction Work
The Butler Public Library is undergoing construction work that is leading to some minor changes. Library officials say the main doors of the library and the book drop are temporarily [... Read more
VA’s 2K Walk and Roll Set For Wednesday
An event Wednesday will get veterans out and moving as part of a benefit for VA members. The 2K Walk and Roll will happen at both Butler VA campuses—the Abie […] Read more
Stevenson Road Closure Postponed
A part of the ongoing Route 68 work in Connoquenessing Township originally planned to begin Tuesday has been postponed. According to PennDOT, the Stevenson Road closure has been delayed unti... Read more
Dr. Cyril Wecht Dies
A notable doctor and political activist in Allegheny County has died. Dr. Cyril Wecht passed away Monday. Dr. Wecht was a nationally known pathologist and earned multiple law degrees. He [... Read more
Bill May’s Mansion Tour Returns
Local historian Bill May is offering another walking tour that will highlight notable homes in the City of Butler. The “Historic Mansions of Butler” tour is happening on June 11th. […... Read more
Lawmakers are once again debating if high school athletes who play sports year-round should be required to take gym class. State Senator Cris Dush, who represents parts of northern and [... Read more