Local News
When Corey Utz remembers his father, who died Tuesday, April 16, he describes a life punctuated by little moments.
J. Robert Utz, of Mars, who was a middle school math te...
April 19, 2024
Local News
Any training that helps people fighting in the battle against opioid addiction is beneficial and helps bring attention to the problem, local officials said.
Numerous free...
April 19, 2024
Special Sections
Jewish communities, Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh targeted in “hoax threats,” according to Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh security director
Jewish communities, Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh targeted in “hoax threats,” according to Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh security director
April 19, 2024
Local News
College students must commit to teaching in the state for 3 years
College students must commit to teaching in the state for 3 years
April 19, 2024
Education
As of this week, Middlesex Township has opened up the pavilion at its community park, located on Browns Hill Road, to rental from the public.
The pavilion will be availab...
April 19, 2024
Community
A Freeport couple didn’t know what was making their 6-year-old son ill last week until marijuana was found in his system by the emergency department of UPMC Children's Ho...
April 18, 2024
Local News
JACKSON TWP — Another municipality is moving forward with forming a joint authority to help prevent and mitigate flooding in the area.
On Thursday, April 18 the township ...
April 18, 2024
Local News
Butler County dispatch received 35 calls about downed trees or power lines from around 7 p.m. to a little after 10 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17.
The damage prompted road c...
April 18, 2024
Local News
Cranberry Township will celebrate Earth Week with special events and educational programs starting on Monday, April 22.
“Everyone is invited to help celebrate our environ...
April 18, 2024
Local News
The Harlem Wizards, a show basketball group based in New Jersey, visited Haine Elementary School during a school assembly on Wednesday, April 17, demonstrating basketball...
April 18, 2024
Education
The Butler County Drug Task Force charged three Butler residents with drug possession offenses Wednesday, April 17, after serving a search warrant Tuesday with members of...
April 18, 2024
Crime & Courts
Passover is holiday for Jewish people to celebrate their freedom, reflect on the religion and celebrate their heritage and history, but the Pennsylvania primary election ...
April 18, 2024
Local News
PENN TWP — The county Airport Authority opened four bids Wednesday, April 17 ranging from over $500,000 to more than $1 million for replacing a paved apron where airplane...
April 18, 2024
Government
EVANS CITY — A Slippery Rock man charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection to a fatal August 2022 collision involving two garbage trucks in Adams Township waive...
April 18, 2024
Crime & Courts
CRANBERRY TWP — Today, through human trafficking, 5.4 out of every 1,000 people in the world are victims of slavery, and no corner of the world is left untouched, accordi...
April 17, 2024
Community
Third-party report recommended raises
Third-party report recommended raises
April 17, 2024
Education
Following Butler County’s second bout with heavy flooding this month, the Penn Township Volunteer Fire Department was called out to perform cleanup at Renfrew Park. The f...
April 17, 2024
Local News
Three women have been accused of taking more than $13,000 in makeup products from Ulta Beauty in one trip, according to charges filed by Cranberry Township police.
Natas...
April 17, 2024
Crime & Courts
Two thermal body scanners purchased for the county prison are overdue, but officials anticipate they will be delivered this week.
The county used a $337,000 federal grant...
April 17, 2024
Government
A county judge ruled the court does not have the jurisdiction to resolve a suit filed by the Butler County Republican Committee against the Republican Party of Pennsylvan...
April 17, 2024
Government
Thirty-five full-time employees and 11 part-time employees across five different campus locations of Butler County Community College are asking the school’s trustees to a...
April 16, 2024
Local News
Taking care of a car is no different than taking care of a body. Like going to the doctor for a checkup, cars need maintenance to stay healthy.
Alex Skander, owner of Ska...
April 16, 2024
Local News
CONNOQUENESSING TWP — David Carr spends a lot of time in his garage tinkering with his restored classic cars. That’s all right with his wife, Linda, because she’s often ...
April 16, 2024
Local News
The North Trails Public Library is hosting a hike and ice cream social during Earth Week, April 21 to 28, to raise money for the library.
Individuals and groups can regi...
April 16, 2024
Local News
LANCASTER TWP — There did not appear to be any angels in the outfield at the township superiors meeting Monday, April 15, when the Southwest Butler County Church Softball...
April 16, 2024
Local News
Seneca Valley School District has been recognized for its music education by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation.
The Best Communities for Music Educat...
April 16, 2024
Education
VA Butler Healthcare Healthcare is hosting a prescription drug take back day as part of a national effort on April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at parking lot 18, 325 New Ca...
April 16, 2024
Local News
Eighth-graders at Mars Area Middle School will track the development of several fertilized chicken eggs in their science classes and care for the chicks after they hatch ...
April 16, 2024
Education
As the cold air leaves and warm temperatures signal the arrival of summer, road trip season is officially upon us.
According to the United States Department of Transporta...
April 16, 2024
Special Sections
The Butler County Farm Bureau and its Women’s Leadership Committee is hosting a free agriculture education event followed by a square dance Saturday, April 20, at the But...
April 16, 2024
Agriculture
