Government
After visiting Butler County earlier this week, U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., has sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy urging the Department of...
July 10, 2026
Government
Voters will decide on merger in November
Voters will decide on merger in November
July 07, 2026
Government
Butler County officials and U.S. Mike Kelly, R-16th, offered reactions Friday about Thursday’s surprise release of Butler resident Ignacio Carrizalez from the custody of ...
July 03, 2026
Government
MIDDLESEX TWP — Township manager Jeffrey Winkle will step away from his post on Friday, Aug. 7, after nearly four years on the job.
The township board of supervisors off...
July 02, 2026
Local News
Lawmakers are cautiously optimistic about reaching a deal on the state budget without an impasse as long as last year’s, but meeting their June 30 deadline is unlikely, a...
June 27, 2026
Pennsylvania News
MIDDLESEX TWP — The planning commission granted its final approval to land development plans for the Amber Grove townhome complex during its monthly meeting on Wednesday,...
June 25, 2026
Local News
Mars Borough Council vote scheduled for July 6
Mars Borough Council vote scheduled for July 6
June 23, 2026
Government
Butler County residents will soon be able to sign up to have alerts sent when documents are recorded in their names via the Butler County Recorder of Deeds Office.
On Wed...
June 18, 2026
Government
The Butler County Sheriff’s Office has received $197,500 in funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Sheriff Mike Slupe said he plans to use about $100,000 ...
June 18, 2026
Government
Butler County commissioners approved an application Wednesday, June 17, for nearly $61 million in federal funds to complete the fifth, final and most expensive segment of...
June 18, 2026
Local News
The Butler County Prison Board voted Tuesday, June 16, to advertise for proposals for inmate technology, which includes phone service, tablets and video visits.
The board...
June 17, 2026
Local News
The Butler County Planning Commission on Tuesday held the first of two meetings to accept public input about how to spend this year’s $393,160 Community Development Block...
June 17, 2026
Government
Butler County commissioners are supporting this year’s legislative priorities of the state county commissioners association, including seeking increased funding for 911 a...
June 16, 2026
Government
PennDOT announces $25 million in funding for initiative
PennDOT announces $25 million in funding for initiative
June 15, 2026
Government
Both Adams Township and Mars Borough reassured residents that there will be no change to their mailing addresses in the event that the two boroughs enter into their propo...
June 12, 2026
Government
ZELIENOPLE — Zelienople Borough Council passed a motion at their meeting Monday, June 8, to pull $100,000 from the Multimodal Transportation Fund for continued Main Stree...
June 09, 2026
Government
Restoration work on the Alameda Waterpark slide, which the county commissioners approved Wednesday, will not interfere with Saturday’s opening of the facility.
Commission...
June 04, 2026
Local News
Middlesex Township’s board of supervisors will hold a public hearing at their next meeting on Wednesday, June 17, on Alexander and Emma Stobert’s request for a conditiona...
June 03, 2026
Government
The race for Pennsylvania’s 12th House District is set, Scott Timko, a retired Air Force captain, won the Republican nomination for the seat, defeating Republican competi...
May 21, 2026
Government
Despite concern from a Lancaster Township supervisor and residents at a Monday, May 17, meeting, a new 124-unit townhouse development was approved to be located along Per...
May 20, 2026
Local News
New unit has the sole purpose of investigating threats against public officials
New unit has the sole purpose of investigating threats against public officials
May 15, 2026
Local News
The Butler County Commissioners are unveiling a trail marker commemorating Gen. Marquis de Lafayette’s contributions in the American Revolution and his visit to the count...
May 15, 2026
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The Butler County prison board is replacing the prison’s three original, 17-year-old laundry dryers.
Warden Beau Sneddon said $80,000 was placed in this year’s capital bu...
May 13, 2026
Government
A familiar face was sworn in as a Seven Fields council member during the monthly meeting on Monday, May 11.
Jennifer Sikora was appointed to fill the vacancy of Morgan Ha...
May 12, 2026
Local News
Lancaster Township’s five-member planning commission approved final development plans for the Paige Place residential development Tuesday, April 28.
The plans now move t...
May 01, 2026
Government
Residents of Mars and Adams Township will get a third chance to voice their thoughts on the proposed merger of the two municipalities during a joint public hearing at Twe...
April 30, 2026
Government
More than $3 million in rehabilitation work on five structurally deficient bridges in Jefferson and Penn townships could begin next year.
The Butler County commissioners ...
April 23, 2026
Government
The Butler County prison board Tuesday approved an amendment to the inmate phone system contract reflecting federally mandated lower rates for inmates and a lower commiss...
April 22, 2026
Government
Office still awaiting payment for support activities
Office still awaiting payment for support activities
April 21, 2026
Local News
MIDDLESEX TWP — Fulfilling a promise it made to residents a year ago, township supervisors signed a memorandum of understanding outlining their intention to acquire, trai...
April 16, 2026
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