The presence of a new tick has been discovered in Pennsylvania. The Asian- or longhorn tick- has been found in a wild deer in Centre County. While the tick is known to carry diseases that in... Read more
Butler County is attempting to better recognize the volunteers who assist with fires, accidents and medical emergencies each and every day by developing a new full-circle program called REV.... Read more
Local police are asking residents in and around the Slippery Rock area to be aware of what could be a scam involving donations to the Volunteer Fire Company and Rescue Team. According to the... Read more
Additional grower and operator permits have been issued by the state as part of Phase II of the Medical Marijuana Program. The Wolf Administration issued grower/processer permits to 13 entit... Read more
Gas prices remain unchanged across much of the region but are down slightly locally. According to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report, the average price for a gallon of regular, unleaded, se... Read more
Among the bills awaiting lawmakers when they return in the fall is a measure dealing with retirement security. The bill would allow employers to set up IRA-style retirement accounts, with a... Read more
Another business is moving into downtown Butler. Wednesday will be the first day of business for Deer Creek Winery at its newest location inside the Penn Theater on Main Street. The winery u... Read more
The medical marijuana dispensary located in the city of Butler will begin selling marijuana in dry leaf form beginning Wednesday. CY+, also known as Cresco Yeltrah, on Pillow Street in Butle... Read more
More than 300 motorcycles took to the streets of Butler County over the weekend to raise money for local cancer patients. It was the seventh annual Riding for the Cure on Saturday. Bikers ga... Read more
A Center Township road is closed early Tuesday morning because of some downed wires. Crews were called to the 500 block of Holyoke Road (near Hollow Lane) about 5:45 a.m. and found downed po... Read more