State Budget Signed and Approved by Shapiro
The Pennsylvania Senate returned to session yesterday to finish the state budget. Senate President Kim Ward called senators back to Harrisburg for a session to send the budget to Lt. Governo... Read more
New Union Contract for Public Defenders
Butler County public defenders and assistant district attorneys have a new deal. The county commissioners approved a new four-year agreement that will see a 3.25 percent annual raise over th... Read more
Rib and Music Fest Begins Today
Ribs and live music will be abundant in Butler this weekend. Starting today at 4 p.m. at Historic Pullman Park, the 4th annual Rib and Music Fest begins. Tonight, the activities will end at... Read more
Stolen Dirt Bike
Police are looking for suspects after a dirt bike was stolen from a Cherry Valley Borough home. The incident took place sometime late last month at a home on Borchert Road. Police say they r... Read more
When Temps Rise, Residents Are Asked To ‘Beat The Heat.’ What’s The Impact?
On hot summer days Central Electric Cooperative will send out a beat the heat alert, but why? CEC prices are predetermined and are based on rates from the previous year. The purpose is to he... Read more
City Fireman McAfee Retires
Local firefighters celebrated the career of a longtime City of Butler firemen. Captain Kevin McAfee retired this week after nearly 40 years of service. The Butler County 911 Center honored M... Read more
PennDOT Seeking ‘Young Ambassadors’
A PennDOT program aimed for high school students is looking for a new round of applicants. The Young Ambassadors program aims to build community leaders with a vested interest in keeping Pen... Read more
Senator Bob Casey and Rick Scott have introduced a bill to ensure veterans with disabilities are able to access their VA Benefits. The Veterans Accessibility Act would establish a 15 person... Read more
The gunman who shot and killed 11 people in a Pittsburgh synagogue has now been sentenced to death. The 12-person federal jury unanimously returned the recommendation yesterday. That was the... Read more
More Details Available On New Proposed Precincts
Butler County could soon be adding seven new precincts this year and now election officials are providing more information on where those locations could be. The additional locations still h... Read more