Local businessman Ben Smith has been elected to serve as the next mayor of Butler. Smith took an early lead over Democrat Jamie Lee Goehring, ending with 60 percent of […] Read more
A Slippery Rock man who left the scene of an accident last week has been charged as part of an ongoing investigation. According to State Police, 57-year-old Dave McGinty turned […] Read more
Police are looking for an Allegheny County man accused of running a fake deck building company. An arrest warrant has been issued for 42-year-old Noah Proud of Plum. According to […] Read more
There are five doctors in Butler County currently approved to prescribe medical marijuana. The Pennsylvania Department of Health released a list Monday. The approved physicians include: -Dr.... Read more
All voters across the state will also vote on the proposed constitutional amendment regarding property tax exclusion. The measure- the Homestead Exclusion Amendment- would change the state c... Read more
There are several countywide races included in this election- but all positions are filled by incumbents who are running unopposed. Butler County Coroner Republican Bill Young is running for... Read more
A closely-watched race will be for Butler’s next mayor. Democrat Jamie Lee Goehring is running against Republican Ben Smith. Goehring is 34 years old and runs Hudson Business Service in [... Read more
(10:22pm): Butler has a new mayor, according to unofficial election results. Republican Ben Smith defeats Democrat Jamie Lee Goehring with 60 percent of the vote, holding 1,259 votes to Goeh... Read more
The Butler Township commissioners are recommending the state Liquor Control Board issue an Economic Development Restaurant Liquor License to a local restaurant. Following a public hearing Mo... Read more
Two people were hurt Monday while working at AK Steel. A company spokeswoman said there was a malfunction with an electrical panel in the North Processing area of the Butler […] Read more