PUC Names New Director
The Public Utility Commission announced their new Executive Director late last week. Starting September 11, Jennifer Berrier of Harrisburg will take over as Executive Director. Berrier previ... Read more
A local man is facing charges after threating a judge and the family of the judge to his lawyer. After receiving a decision from Butler County Common Pleas Court Judge William Robinson, 40-y... Read more
Lyndora Bakery Closes; Building For Sale
A longtime bakery in the Butler area is closing its doors. The Lyndora Bakery said in a post on social media that they will no longer be operating. The owner cited health concerns as one of... Read more
Woman Scammed After Thinking She Was Buying Dog
Police say an Armstrong County woman was scammed out of hundreds of dollars thinking she was buying a dog. The incident happened on last weekend to a Kittanning woman. She was on Facebook an... Read more
Congressman Mike Kelly will have a primary challenger. Tim Kramer of Slippery Rock has filed paperwork to run in the Republican primary for the 16th Congressional District. According to Poli... Read more
Event Will Honor Lives Lost Due To Overdoses
An event later this week will honor the lives lost due to overdoses. The second annual Butler County Remembers is set for Thursday—which is also International Overdose Awareness Day. The eve... Read more
At Least One Injured In Saxonburg Blvd. Crash
Crews were on the scene of a rollover accident Sunday morning in Clinton Township. The one vehicle crash happened just before 11 a.m. in the 300 block of Saxonburg Boulevard. It’s not clear... Read more
Cranberry Township is asking residents to take action against an invasive insect. The spotted lanternfly poses a threat to the agricultural industry due to its ability to destroy grape vines... Read more
Library’s Gardening Activity Series Continues
A free educational series about gardening and outdoor activities is continuing this week at the South Butler Library. The next Backyard Learning Master Gardeners Speaker Series will take pla... Read more
Job Fair Comes To Butler Tuesday
Those interested in learning more about local job opportunities are welcome to attend an event planned for this week in Butler. The non-profit Disability Options Network or DON is holding a... Read more