The higher prices drew criticism from lawmakers, including local State Representative Brian Ellis of Butler. Ellis- along with Rep. Mike Reese who represents Westmoreland and Somerset counti... Read more
Your favorite bottle of wine or liquor is about to get more expensive. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board announced Wednesday that it will raise the prices of about 400 wine and spirits b... Read more
A crucial piece of equipment in the Butler City Fire Department is still broken and there’s no plan in place to repair it anytime soon. Mayor Tom Donaldson said in an interview late last wee... Read more
The Butler Area School Board could name their next district superintendent today. A special meeting has been scheduled for 7 p.m. this evening at the Harriger Educational Services Center adm... Read more
The Butler County man accused of fatally shooting his girlfriend and then burning and dumping her remains in the woods will stand trial. A preliminary hearing was held Tuesday for 21-year-ol... Read more
The Butler Area School Board will take action on an offer made for the former Oakland Township Elementary School property at a meeting Wednesday night. According to District solicitor Tom Ki... Read more
U.S. Congressman Mike Kelly announced Tuesday he will not be running for Senator and will instead seek another term in the House. Kelly, of Butler, is currently in his fourth term in the U.S... Read more
State police have charged the boyfriend of a Butler County woman who allegedly overdosed on heroin while pregnant. Andy Lucas, 37, of East Butler was charged Friday with child endangerment,... Read more
Last week’s fatal accident on a carnival ride at the Ohio State Fair captured the attention of ride safety inspectors here in Pennsylvania. Walter Remmert, director of the state agriculture... Read more
Physicians who want to be registered to prescribe medical marijuana in Pennsylvania can now sign up through the state Health Department. Officials say the first step for doctors is to comple... Read more
