A former high-ranking official at Slippery Rock University is now suing the university, its president, and the state system of higher education. The Rocket, which is the student newspaper, i... Read more
Butler County COVID Cases Decline
The number of new COVID cases went down over the past week. According to Department of Health data, there were 283 new confirmed cases of COVID in the last seven days. That’s down by 84 from... Read more
Food Distributions Set For Saturday
A couple of local food distribution events are planned for this weekend. Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. in Chicora at the Christ’s Family Church parking lot on West Slippery Rock Street boxes con... Read more
Butler City Council Purchases New Truck For Parks
Butler City Council has agreed to purchase a vehicle for use by the Parks Department. At Thursday’s meeting, Council approved a motion to accept a quote from Shults Ford-Lincoln for a 2022 F... Read more
Banging Chains For Charity In Cranberry
The public is invited to join in a fun activity for a great cause this weekend in Cranberry Township. The Cranberry Sunset Rotary is hosting the inaugural Disc Golf Tournament on Saturday at... Read more
New Updates To Cranberry Dog Park Unveiled
A new place for residents and their canine companions to enjoy in Cranberry Township is nearly ready to be unveiled. After construction began earlier this year on a new pavilion inside the R... Read more
Three-Year-Old Boy Hit By Car
A young boy is recovering after being struck by a vehicle Thursday afternoon in downtown Butler. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center shortly before 3 p.m. for a pedestrian hit by... Read more
A group of local leaders in the southwestern corridor of the county are touting a collaborative effort to curb flooding in the region. The project has been underway over the last three years... Read more
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation continues to revise the estimated date of completion for a road closure in the Harmony area. The closure of Mercer Road between Route 19 and Wis... Read more
The interim director of elections in Butler County is offering a few reminders for residents who use mail-in ballots for Election Day. Wil White, who also serves as the county’s solicitor, s... Read more