A couple of helicopters were called out to two local crashes in the Butler area Wednesday afternoon. The first crash happened around 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of Kittanning Street and Po... Read more
Buffalo Township is set to receive significant funding to help improve safety near a local waterway. Governor Tom Wolf announced the municipality had been selected to receive $750,000 to hel... Read more
Ahead of tomorrow’s celebration of Earth Day, there’s also recognition happening this week about making sure you’re prepared for severe weather conditions. This is Severe Weather Awareness W... Read more
Bikes & BBQ Set To Return
A summertime three-day event filled with motorcycles and barbeque ribs is coming back to Butler. The second annual Bikes and BBQ will be returning to the Butler Farm Show Ground from July 22... Read more
With better weather ahead, some people may be having fires or burning leftover winter debris. Jefferson Township is reminding residents about their burning ordinance which limits burning of... Read more
A local municipality is recognizing a group of volunteers for their efforts to improve public recreation in the region. The Zelienople Borough Council recently issued a statement thanking th... Read more
Voter Registration Deadline Approaching
State officials are reminding residents that the deadline for voter registration is approaching. Acting Secretary of State Leigh Chapman says that the final day to register to vote is May 2n... Read more
Library Gearing Up For Earth Day
The Butler Area Public Library is challenging tweens with an Earth Day activity later this week. As part of this year’s Earth Day celebration, the library is hosting an Earth Day Escape Room... Read more
SRU Seminar To Focus On Civil Discourse
An event later this week at Slippery Rock University will focus on a message of unity to eradicate discrimination and racism. An event called A Civil Discourse is taking place Thursday at 7... Read more
Butler Man Pleads Guilty To Drug Charges
A Butler man is facing up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to federal drug charges. 24-year-old Damion Fray pleaded guilty in court earlier this week to one count of conspiring to... Read more