Butler City Man Charged With Electrocuting Pet
A local man is facing charges following an incident of alleged deliberate animal electrocution a couple months ago. According to a criminal complaint filed by the Butler City Police, 40-year... Read more
Mars Collecting Leftover Halloween Candy
As many families find themselves with more candy than they know what to do with, students at the Mars Area School District are holding a collection this week. Members of the Mars Area Middle... Read more
Butler Man Charged Following Political Debate
With Election Day less than a week away, a political disagreement is being blamed for a dispute in Butler Township. According to Butler Township Police, 68-year-old James Brady of Butler has... Read more
Synagogue Shooting Suspect Pleads Not Guilty; Still Unclear Why Suspect Transferred To Butler
The Squirrel Hill synagogue shooting suspect has pleaded not guilty in federal court to killing 11 people in a rampage last weekend. Robert Bowers, 46, of Baldwin walked into the courtroom T... Read more
The Pittsburgh office of the FBI is warning the public about scammers trying to make money from the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting. Potential scammers are attempting to fraudulently collect... Read more
Interfaith Vigil At Butler’s Downtown Synagogue Allows For Remembrance, Reflection
More than 300 people took part in a gathering Thursday night at Butler’s downtown synagogue to remember those lost in last weekend’s shooting in Squirrel Hill. The interfaith gathering and v... Read more
Commissioners ‘Disappointed’ Synagogue Shooting Suspect Transferred To Butler
The chairman of the Butler County board of commissioners is disappointed that synagogue shooting suspect Robert Bowers has been transferred to the Butler County Prison, but also understands... Read more
A Slippery Rock University program aims to connect children to their incarcerated parents. The program is called “Read To Me.” “When a parent goes to prison, they are not the only person ser... Read more
Those who need help heating their homes this winter season can begin applying for help starting Thursday. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as LIHEAP, helps low-incom... Read more
Gov. Appoints SRU Graduate As Trustee
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has appointed a Slippery Rock University graduate to a seat on the university’s council of trustees. Joshua Young graduated from SRU in 2004 and is currently a... Read more