City Approves Purchasing Vehicle For Police Force
The City of Butler is purchasing one vehicle while looking to sell another. Butler City Council has approved the purchase of a 2015 Hyundai Sonata for just over $15,000 from Kelly Chevrolet.... Read more
Over 50 employees at the newly merged Independence Health System are now without a job following another round of layoffs. Tom Chakurda, the chief marketing and communications manager for In... Read more
Fire Breaks Out At Thiele Farm On Route 356
Multiple crews were called to battle a barn fire overnight in the Cabot area. It happened just before midnight at a farm the 700 block of Route 356—which is the Thiele Farm. Crews arrived on... Read more
Downed Tree Causes Power Outages In Butler
A large tree fell onto a busy road just north of the city of Butler Thursday evening causing traffic delays and power outages for some residents. The call came into the Butler County 911 Cen... Read more
State Parks Hosting Weekend Activities
It’s a great weekend to enjoy some outdoor activities at our local State Parks. First, on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. the Park Naturalist at Moraine State Park will lead participants on a 15 m... Read more
Thursday Evening Presents Musical Opportunities
Music fans have a couple of options to take in some performances Thursday evening. At the Butler Intermediate High School, the Musician’s Concert Band will be taking the stage in the auditor... Read more
PA House Creates Statewide “Roberto Clemente Day”
The Pennsylvania State House is recognizing a Pittsburgh Pirates icon with a day of celebration. The house approved a resolution recognizing September 15th as Roberto Clemente Day. Lawmakers... Read more
Independence Health System is receiving recognition for attention to heart health. Butler Memorial Hospital was recently accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission for reaching... Read more
Air quality concerns have again led the state Department of Environmental Protection to issue a high level air quality alert. A Code Red Alert is in effect for all of Pennsylvania today due... Read more
Big Butler Fair Ready To Start
The Big Butler Fair kicks off Friday and continues through July 8th. The 167th running of the fair will feature food, carnival rides and games, demo derbies, tractor pulls, farm animals, con... Read more