The Butler Area School District is continuing to consider reorganizing. Surveys taken last fall were detailed by Superintendent Brian White during a meeting Monday. The results were narrowed... Read more
Lyndora Woman Accused Of Kicking Police Officer
A Lyndora woman is facing felony aggravated assault charges after she’s accused of kicking a police officer. Butler Township Police found 57-year-old Robin Hecker lying in the middle of the... Read more
Flood Watch Continues Through Wednesday
Rain– coupled with barely freezing temperatures– caused some slick conditions on the roadways and sidewalks early Tuesday. But it could be the incessant rain that leads to problems throughou... Read more
Arrest Warrant Issued For Slippery Rock Man Accused Of Possessing Child Pornography
A man from Slippery Rock- who is currently considered missing and endangered- is now accused of possessing and distributing child pornography. State police have issued an arrest warrant for... Read more
Gibsonia Doctor Accused Of Drug Fraud
A retired medical doctor from Gibsonia is facing felony charges for allegedly forging prescriptions and paying a Butler County man to get them filled. Sung Hong, 77, was charged Feb. [... Read more
SRU Adding Additional Parking Spots
Slippery Rock University students, faculty and staff will soon enjoy additional on-campus parking. Construction has begun on two gravel lots, which will add a combined 76 parking spots at tw... Read more
Evans City Water Advisory Lifted
The water problems are over in Evans City. The Boil Water Advisory that was in effect for about 900 residential and business customers for nearly a week was lifted over […] Read more
The Butler County Genealogical Society will present a program this week on DNA and how you can use it to solve your own genealogical questions. Debbie Billeter will be the […] Read more
State Police are reportedly investigating a weekend armed robbery that happened near the Slippery Rock University campus. The alleged robbery reportedly happened between Friday night and ear... Read more
Sunday Crash Kills 2 Teenage Girls
Two teenage girls were killed in a crash Sunday night in Mercer County. The multi-vehicle crash happened about 7:30 p.m. on I-80 eastbound near Mercer. An SUV was reportedly traveling [... Read more