Pennsylvania’s governor says it’s time for the state to consider whether to legalize marijuana for recreational purposes. Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf made the comment Wednesday. He says “more a... Read more
A gas station has opened on the site of a former community center. A Speedway gas station and convenience store is now serving customers at the corner of Hansen Avenue […] Read more
The City of Butler will contribute additional money towards improvement of a section of Sullivan Run. On Thursday, Butler City Council will vote on paying an additional $3,000 to the [... Read more
State health officials say last week’s “opioid awareness campaign” was successful. Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine says the week culminated with Thursday’s free distributi... Read more
A state lawmaker plans to re-introduce a bill that would require lead testing for 1-and-2-year olds. The bill calls for universal testing for lead exposure in expectant mothers, as well [... Read more
Butler City Council is expected to vote this week on a proposal to increase the cost of parking, as well as some administrative fees. The motion that will be on […] Read more
Butler City Council is expected to vote on Thursday to officially adopt their budget for next year. Property taxes are expected to remain at 43.25 mills in 2019 in order […] Read more
An investigation is underway to find out what killed a 29-year-old female. Butler City Police say officers were first dispatched to a home in the 200 block of East Penn […] Read more
A man is facing assault charges after he allegedly pushed his girlfriend into a Christmas tree and then pointed what-she-thought-was a gun at her. Robert Fair, 37, was arrested Monday [... Read more
Butler County Commissioner Kevin Boozel has announced his bid for re-election next year. Boozel is currently serving his first-term as one of three county commissioners. In a statement, he s... Read more