In Pennsylvania’s General Assembly, the only real contest in this year’s primary was in the 12th legislative district, which includes much of southern Butler County. Longtime incumbent Repub... Read more
The relatively-new Sheetz on Route 8 in Butler Township- across the street from the Baglier Buick and Kelly Chevrolet car dealerships- was the location of a winning lottery ticket. The Penns... Read more
A decision handed down Monday from the U.S. Supreme Court clears the way for states to legalize betting on pro and college sports. Doug Harbach, spokesman for the Pennsylvania Gaming Control... Read more
A Slippery Rock teenager is facing charges for allegedly shooting an air rifle towards a group of children and striking one in the arm. State Police in Butler have charged 18-year-old Christ... Read more
Butler Area School District administrators have informed parents, staff and students that the water at Center Township Elementary school is again safe to drink. The results from the latest s... Read more
As it usually is in a non-presidential primary year, voter turnout was low. In Butler County, 19 percent of registered voters visited the polls– 18 percent of Democrats and 20 percent of Rep... Read more
This was the first election using Pennsylvania’s newly drawn congressional districts. Congressman Mike Kelly, who used to represent all of Butler County under the 3rd District, will run agai... Read more
Pennsylvania’s primary election is over and we, unofficially, know what the match-ups will be this November in the race for governor, Pennsylvania’s 18 U.S. House seats and state legislative... Read more
Pennsylvania’s primary election is over and we, unofficially, know the match-ups in the race for governor, Pennsylvania’s 18 U.S. House seats and state legislative races for the November gen... Read more
A fast-moving, but strong, thunderstorm moved through Butler County Tuesday afternoon and caused several issues. Downed trees and power lines were reported in various spots. In Cranberry Tow... Read more
