Landmark Restaurant Abruptly Closes
A popular restaurant in southern Butler County has apparently closed. The Cooper Station Restaurant on Route 356 in Sarver posted a message on their Facebook page on Monday saying: “Effectiv... Read more
PennDOT Reduces Speed On Highways
PennDOT has temporarily reduced the speed limit on several roadways in the region due to the latest storm. Speeds have been reduced to 45 miles per hour on Interstates 79, 279, 376 and 579;... Read more
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Butler County through Wednesday evening as a storm brings a mixed bag of precipitation into the area. Between 1-3 inches of snow, and accumulating... Read more
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Butler County through Wednesday evening as a storm brings a mixed bag of precipitation into the area. Between 1-3 inches of snow, and accumulating... Read more
SRU Enrollment Down Slightly
Enrollment at Butler County’s Slippery Rock University has declined slightly for the spring semester, but data show the number of graduate and out-of-state students has increased. According... Read more
Preston Park Still Closed Following Nov. Storm
Butler Township’s Preston Park is still closed following damage from a storm last year, but when it reopens, it will be bigger than ever. The Butler Township Commissioners approved an agreem... Read more
Schools Cancel As System Moves In
(UPDATE): All nine public school districts in Butler County are now closed for Wednesday as a big winter weather system makes its way through Butler County. Eight of the nine public district... Read more
Man Charged With Assaulting Police Officer After Sunday Butler Twp Hit And Run
An Armstrong County man is facing a long list of charges after he’s accused of leaving the scene of an accident and then injuring a police officer who tried to arrest him. 27-year-old Corey... Read more
Summit Academy Student Apprehended
A student escaped from Butler County’s Summit Academy Tuesday morning, but has since been apprehended. About 11 a.m., an alert was sent to nearby residents of the school saying the white mal... Read more
SRU Students Will Help Butler Township On Firefighter Recruitment, Recycling Program
Two groups of Slippery Rock University students will be helping out Butler Township over the next few months, while at the same time earning credits toward graduation. Public relations stude... Read more