New Legislation Proposed Following Grand Jury Report On Church Sexual Abuse
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
City To Begin Paving Projects On Friday
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
Butler Co. Commissioners Replace Chief Clerk
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
Water Issues Close A-C Valley For Second Day
The water line leak in Foxburg that forced the Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District to dismiss students early on Thursday has resulted in the cancellation of Friday classes. The A-C Vall... Read more
Mold Found In S. Butler Classroom
On the first day of school, the South Butler County School District superintendent was already dealing with the district’s first issue of the year. Officials say mold has been found in a cla... Read more
Route 8 Crash Involving School Bus Injures At Least One; Students Not On Board
An accident involving a bus in Middlesex Township has resulted in at least one injury. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center just before 3 p.m. for the crash near the intersection... Read more
Severe Storm Causes County Problems
A severe thunderstorm ripped through Butler County Wednesday evening, leaving downed power lines, fallen trees and minor flooding in its wake. First responders started getting calls about 7... Read more
Despite the unofficial end of summer with many children returning to school, PennDOT is reminding motorists that work continues on state roads. Spokesman Rich Kirkpatrick says PennDOT urges... Read more
Start Of School Triggers Slow-Down Campaign
Cranberry Township will begin its bi-annual ‘Slow-Down Campaign’ today. Yard signs, radar speed monitors and increased police patrols will be visible in 40 township neighborhoods. The campai... Read more