State House Returns To Session
It’s been over a month since the State House met as a group, but now they are set to return to session Tuesday. After spending the initial days selecting a new speaker of the house, Democrat... Read more
Summit Looks At Broadband Connectivity In Region
Butler County and surrounding areas are working to address equitable and affordable access to high-speed broadband internet. The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission recently hosted a Region... Read more
Greater Butler Mart Getting Food Updates
Ground has broken on a new local fast food restaurant in Butler. Crews have been working in the Greater Butler Mart as a new Taco Bell is readied for construction. In addition to the Taco Be... Read more
EMS Continues To Struggle With Workforce Numbers
A recent state house committee hearing focused on struggles that face emergency services providers in Pennsylvania. Donald Dereamus is a board member with the Ambulance Association of Pennsy... Read more
Police Investigating Stolen ID
Authorities are investigating a case of identity theft that occurred last week in Donegal Township. According to State Police, a 19-year-old woman reported that she discovered that her Socia... Read more
Man Loses Leg In Motorcycle Crash
One man lost a leg and was flown to the hospital after a motorcycle crash yesterday afternoon. The accident happened around 3 p.m. on Route 422 westbound near Moraine State Park. State polic... Read more
Three Injured In Franklin Twp. Crash
Three people were taken to the hospital Sunday after an accident in Franklin Township. State police say 79-year-old Terry Dumbaugh of Slippery Rock was driving northbound on Country Club Roa... Read more
PennDOT is continuing to evaluate the landslide and repairs on Meridian Road. According to a PennDOT spokesperson, one of the options they are considering as a permanent fix would be to shif... Read more
Meeting Will Focus On County-Owned Parks
A meeting is scheduled for Tuesday to talk about parks in Butler County. The usual park advisory board meeting is being moved up an hour to allow more time for public comment. The meeting wi... Read more
New Acting United States Attorney Announced for Western District of Pennsylvania
The Western District of Pennsylvania has a new Acting United States Attorney. Former First Assistant Troy Rivetti was named to the position for our local district which includes the 25 most... Read more