Temperatures dipped into the 20s early Friday, which prompted a Frost Advisory by the National Weather Service. “Frost and freeze conditions may damage sensitive vegetation. Take steps to pr... Read more
There is no school in Mars on Friday as the Adams Township Police Department investigates “rumors of possible violence.” In a letter to parents on Thursday, Mars Superintendent Wesley Shiple... Read more
Butler County has hired four new employees to work in the Butler County Children and Youth Services department. The one supervisory position and three caseworker positions will cost the coun... Read more
Butler County Commissioner Kevin Boozel wasn’t wearing his usual suit-and-tie during Wednesday’s commissioners’ meeting, instead he was wearing a sweatshirt to pay tribute to a local firefig... Read more
A local Halloween tradition will once again be offered over the next two weekends. The Butler Ghost Walk is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 20-21, as well as Oct. 26-27.... Read more
Police in Lawrence County have made an arrest in the murder of three people- including a child- inside a New Castle home earlier this week. 19-year-old Steven Procopio of New Wilmington was... Read more
A former Butler County man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend last year has accepted a plea deal that will spare his life. Matthew Darby, 21, entered a guilty plea Wednesday to first degre... Read more
Mars High School students are expected back in class on Thursday after bomb threats forced evacuations on both Tuesday and Wednesday. In a letter to parents, Superintendent Dr. Wesley Shiple... Read more
A young man is facing several charges connected to an alleged assault of a police officer that occurred last weekend. According to a criminal complaint filed by the Cranberry Township Police... Read more
A former Butler County man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend last year has accepted a plea deal that will spare his life. 21-year-old Matthew Darby entered a guilty plea Wednesday morning... Read more