Amid a surge in residential development, Jackson Township supervisors Thursday, June 19, approved a zoning ordinance aiming to better managing future developmen...
MIDDLESEX TWP — As the township changes rapidly, a recently-established group of residents wants to make sure that the change is carried out responsibly.
That g...
ADAMS TWP -- A recent vehicle accident may lead to a shiny new sign to promote Adams Township Community Park.
During their meeting on Monday night, June 23, tow...
A shoebox-sized science experiment conceived at a Mars space camp last year is headed to deep space.
The “Cosmic Critters” — a group of five local high school s...
Warnings and alerts have been issued due to the high temperatures, heat indexes and air pollution in the county and surrounding area — and the hot weather isn’t...
Jackson Township plans for future development with amendment to zoning ordinance
Jackson Township plans...
Middlesex has a new community action group
Middlesex has a new co...
Adams Township seeking fancy new electronic park sign
Adams Township seeking...
Mars-made science experiment to be launched onto International Space Station
It wasn’t hot enough Tuesday afternoon to fry an egg outside, but the fact we were remotely close probably indicates a safety hazard for Butler residents.
The temperatur...
For the past few days, Butler County has experienced its first heat wave of 2025, with temperatures coming dangerously close to record-highs on Sunday, June 22, through T...
The Rotary Club of Zelienople will honor two standout community members during this year’s Fourth of July Parade, which will step off at 11 a.m. July 4 with lineup beginn...
Butler County has been a player in the Agricultural Land Preservation program since its inception and continues to add farms to the portfolio.
The number of farms in the ...
After an extended testing phase, every member of the Jackson Township Police Department will soon be equipped with body-worn cameras.
Township supervisors, during a meeti...
Individuals with breathing sensitivities should take precautions on Sunday, June 22, and Monday, June 23, with a code orange air quality action day declared by the Pennsy...
The Zelienople Area Public Library will undergo a brief closure at the end of this month as it receives several long-anticipated renovations aimed at improving the space ...
Seven Fields borough manager Tom Smith said he can’t recall in his 20 years in his position dealing with anything quite like a black bear visiting town.
“He’s been creat...
This month, Cranberry Emergency Medical Services received the Mission: Lifeline Gold EMS Award from the American Heart Association for demonstrating the highest standard ...
JACKSON TWP — A proposed residential development drew criticism from several residents at a public hearing during a township supervisors’ meeting on Thursday, June 19.
Re...
For Alex Morgan, a physician assistant-certified, the occasional chaos of fatherhood is worth the reward.
Balancing rigorous hospital shifts with a ho...
Ever wonder why grilling and Father’s Day go hand in hand?
Maybe it’s the chance to spend quality time outdoors with family. Or because it’s an effici...
There’s something special about the bond between fathers and their children — especially when it’s built, not just at home, but in classrooms, rehears...
More than half a dozen local nonprofits and organizations reaped the benefits of donations from the Friends of the Bantam Jeep Association at the end ...
WORTH TWP — An old Jeep sat dormant in his grandfather’s backyard for years.
Valencia resident James Linn, with the help of his father, Chester, broug...
HARRISBURG — In the coming years, Pennsylvania will receive more than $1 billion in federal funding to bring high-speed internet access to everyone in...
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority is asking for the public’s opinion until Friday, March 10 on two potential action plans for wider int...
CRANBERRY TWP — Pennsylvania is set to get a piece of $42.5 billion in federal money to help expand broadband internet access to underserved areas.
On...
The state of broadband across a 10-county region in southwestern Pennsylvania, including Butler County, will be the topic of an event Thursday in Cran...
Part-time wedding photographer Margie Mackrell needs hours to upload wedding photos at her Muddy Creek Township home, an assignment that, by contrast,...