Butler City police were called to B’Nai Abraham Synagogue for a suspicious package did not contain dangerous materials. The incident happened Tuesday afternoon around 3:45 p.m. when police s... Read more
Fogel’s Mother Sues Federal Government
The mother of a Butler native who is currently serving prison time in Russia is now suing the federal government. 95-year-old Malphine Fogel filed the suit earlier this week, saying she has... Read more
Butler County To Receive Less In Gas Impact Fees
Butler County will receive less money from natural gas drilling this year than the last two years. According to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, the county will receive just over... Read more
Groups To Celebrate Unity At Juneteenth Event
Later today in downtown Butler, three anti-racism organizations will be hosting a Juneteenth celebration sharing poetry and song. The “Uniting in Poetry and Song: A Juneteeth Celebration” wi... Read more
Demolition To Start Soon On W. Rick’s
Work is expected to begin soon on a former local restaurant that was destroyed by fire in February. Rick’s Taproom and Grill on Meridian Road has been vacant since that incident but that doe... Read more
PUC Offers Energy Saving Tips During Heat
With a week of hot temperatures in store, the Public Utility Commission is offering some energy saving tips. They mention several simple things that can help keep costs down. Fan Yourself: f... Read more
Over 7,500 Graduate From State Community Colleges
A new report shows that over 7,500 students earned a degree this past year at Pennsylvania community colleges. The numbers from the Pennsylvania Commission for Community College say that hea... Read more
New Law Won’t Tax Veteran Benefits
Pennsylvania veterans who receive benefits will no longer be taxed on those benefits thanks to a new law. The bipartisan law passed without a single no vote in both the house and senate will... Read more
PennDOT To Close DMVs For Juneteenth
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation facilities will be closed in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. All PennDOT driver’s license and photo centers will be shut down Wednesday. The f... Read more
Penn St. Extension To Offer Webinar On Bird Flu
An online event later this week will provide updates and strategies for chicken owners dealing with concerns about avian influenza. Penn State Extension is offering a free webinar Wednesday... Read more