Eight people were taken to local hospitals Wednesday following a chain-reaction crash on Route 422 in Lawrence County. The accident- involving nine vehicles including a New Castle Area Trans... Read more
An East Butler mother was arrested for allegedly assaulting her baby so badly that it nearly died. Police arrested 27-year-old Remedios Nopaltecatl-Ramirez on Wednesday. She was denied bail... Read more
Butler Township-owned Preston Park remains closed due to damage caused by the ice and snow storm two weeks ago. Township Manager Tom Knights says the roads in the park have been cleared, but... Read more
A longtime local rural dining destination has apparently closed. The J-Barn Country Inn in Buffalo Township is listed as permanently closed online. Their phone number is disconnected or no l... Read more
Slippery Rock University is helping co-host the NCAA Division II Cross Country Festival. The event features six championships between Thursday and Saturday, and all events will be held in Pi... Read more
Former state Attorney General Kathleen Kane must report to jail by Thursday to begin serving her sentence for convictions on perjury and other charges that she abused the power of her office... Read more
A top Pennsylvania administrator is calling for a community approach to reduce gun violence without changing existing laws. Auditor General Eugene DePasquale released a firearm safety specia... Read more
The Butler City Police Department is hiring. Forms to apply for the job of entry-level, full-time police officer are available at the Butler City Building on West North Street during normal... Read more
Administrators from Slippery Rock University and Butler County Community College will get together next week to formalize agreements that will make it easier for students to transfer. Five a... Read more
Another light coating of snow fell overnight, which could cause some slick spots on the roads and sidewalks on Wednesday morning. Temperatures were about 25 degrees at 6 a.m. Wednesday, and... Read more