With the start of the Labor Day holiday weekend, Pennsylvania State Police, including troopers at the Butler barracks, would like to remind the public to drive safely, be alert and obey traf... Read more
It happened, again. At least five workers at the state prison in Somerset County were taken to the hospital on Thursday, as well as one guard at SCI Greene. Officials say in Somerset, the th... Read more
A plan is in place and being carried out for large-scale mold testing within the South Butler County School District. After walking through all district buildings with school administrators... Read more
Customers of the Foxburg Water and Sewer Authority will remain under a boil water advisory through the long holiday weekend. The advisory went into effect Thursday afternoon due to pump equi... Read more
A home in Center Township was struck by lightning during Wednesday’s severe storm that rolled through the county. Unionville Volunteer Fire Chief Nathan Wulff says the lightning hit a log ho... Read more
An equipment failure and a leaky pipe Thursday has resulted in a boil water advisory for some residents of northern Butler County. Foxburg Water and Sewer Authority board member Gwen Atwood... Read more
This month’s grand jury report on sexual abuse and coverup in the Catholic Church in Pennsylvania has resulted in legislation being proposed in Harrisburg. State Representative Scott Conklin... Read more
Cranberry Township has been awarded a large state grant to help pay for an ambitious infrastructure project. The PA Department of Community and Economic Development announced that $2,875,000... Read more
The 2018 paving projects for the city of Butler will get underway beginning Friday. Streets to be milled and paved include: Charles Street from North Main to North McKean; Carbon Street from... Read more
The Butler County commissioners have announced an internal reorganization of their office’s current staff. The board said Wednesday Chief Clerk Scott Andrejchak is no longer employed by the... Read more