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Local News
Details: Youngstown man who led police on chase, search apprehended following Oakland Township hunt
A Youngstown man who led police on a chase following an attempted traffic stop in Butler and then a search in Oakland Township Monday night was apprehended early Tuesday ...
January 20, 2026 Local News
SRU student dies in I-79 crash while returning to school
A 22-year-old Slippery Rock University student was on his way back to the college when he died in a multi-vehicle crash Thursday, Jan. 15, in Mercer County. Austin M. Gol...
January 20, 2026 Local News
New program seeks to address health care shortages, educate Butler high school students
A Butler County school district, college and health care system are joining together to launch a program that seeks to address health care workforce shortages in the regi...
January 20, 2026 Education
Man in custody Tuesday following Monday manhunt in Oakland Township
Read the latest update here. The man who prompted a Monday night search in Oakland Township was taken into custody early Tuesday, according to state police. Police fou...
January 20, 2026 Local News
Firefighter injured battling house fire, frigid temperatures in Adams Township
A firefighter sustained an arm injury after slipping on ice as crews battled a residential structure fire in frigid temperatures early Tuesday morning, Jan. 20, in Adams ...
January 20, 2026 Local News
Ashlar Architecture & Engineering welcomes new partner
Butler based Ashlar Architecture & Engineering has promoted Shanda Rossi to the role of partner. Rossi joined the firm in 2022 and has played a role in advancing the firm...
January 20, 2026 Business
Real Estate Transactions
These real estate transactions were recorded in Butler County from Oct. 27 to 31: Adams Township Kerry Starr to Steven Hardin at 1205 Joseph Court for $650,000. Far View ...
January 20, 2026 Real Estate Transactions
After Dry January, alcohol producers suffer hangover
Amanda Lybeck, 37, is giving up alcohol for all 12 months of 2026. A year ago, the Maple Valley, Wash., resident completed Dry January — the trend of going sober for one ...
January 20, 2026 National News
Restaurant Week to kick off Friday
Experience Butler County’s Restaurant Week is set to kick off later this week and this year the initiative will be expanded upon. Restaurant Week is set to take place fro...
January 20, 2026 Business
Preston Park foundation offers virtual tour
Even in the dead of winter, the Friends of Preston Park Foundation is still looking to show off what the park has to offer. Tony Stagno, executive director of the foundat...
January 20, 2026 Local News
Other News
Trump administration urges judge to reject Minnesota's attempt to stop its immigration crackdown
MINNEAPOLIS — The Trump administration is urging a judge to reject efforts by Minnesota and its largest cities to stop the immigration enforcement surge that has roiled M...
January 20, 2026 National News
Spain begins 3 days of mourning for deadly train wreck while death toll ticks up to 41
ADAMUZ, Spain — Spain woke to flags at half staff on Tuesday as the nation began three days of mourning for the victims of the deadly train accident in the country’s sout...
January 20, 2026 International News
Islamic State group claims blast on Chinese restaurant in Kabul that killed 7
KABUL, Afghanistan — The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for an explosion at a Chinese restaurant in Afghanistan’s capital that killed at least seven peopl...
January 20, 2026 International News
Russia batters Ukraine's power grid again as officials seek momentum in US-led peace talks
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia bombarded Ukraine with more than 300 drones and ballistic and cruise missiles in its latest nighttime attack on the Ukrainian power grid, President...
January 20, 2026 International News
U.S. Catholic cardinals urge Trump administration to embrace a moral compass in foreign policy
ROME — Three U.S. Catholic cardinals urged the Trump administration on Monday to use a moral compass in pursuing its foreign policy, saying U.S. military action in Venezu...
January 20, 2026 National News
Death toll rises to 9 in gangsters’ attacks on Guatemalan police as state of emergency is declared
GUATEMALA CITY — The death toll from suspected gangsters’ attacks on Guatemalan police rose to nine Monday, as Guatemalans saw heavier security in the streets and curtail...
January 19, 2026 International News
Thousands of anti-Trump protesters expected to walk off the job Tuesday
NEW YORK — Tens of thousands of workers are expected to leave work early Tuesday to protest the one-year anniversary of President Trump’s second inauguration. Nearly 40,...
January 19, 2026 National News
Valentino, fashion designer to the jet set, dies aged 93 in Rome
ROME — Valentino Garavani, the jet-set Italian designer whose high-glamour gowns — often in his trademark shade of “Valentino red” — were fashion show staples for nearly ...
January 19, 2026 International News
AP Source: Fed Chairman Powell to attend Supreme Court argument on Cook case
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell will attend the Supreme Court’s oral argument Wednesday in a case involving the attempted firing of Fed governor Lisa ...
January 19, 2026 National News
The U.S. political climate spurs efforts to reclaim the MLK holiday
As communities across the country on Monday hosted parades, panels and service projects for the 40th federal observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the political clim...
January 19, 2026 National News
Sports
Ethan Kresinski is providing a boost to Mars boys basketball, after 2-year break: ‘Wow. He can play’
Ethan Kresinski hadn’t stepped onto the hardwood in some time. Having given up organized basketball after his freshman year, the Mars senior and John Carroll football com...
January 20, 2026 Sports
Union boys basketball edges A-C Valley; Mars’ Alexis Cashdollar shines in defeat: Roundup
Jorge Reyes and Jackson Renwick both netted 14 points, and Union outlasted A-C Valley 47-46 in Foxburg on Monday. The Golden Knights improved to 4-10 with the victory. Ry...
January 19, 2026 Sports
Butler girls basketball falls to Hempfield as losses, injuries mount, but Tornado ‘can build off’ game
BUTLER TWP — Stronger effort, same result. Butler battled back from double-digit deficits twice Monday night, only to fall short in a 56-50 WPIAL Class 6A non-section gir...
January 19, 2026 Sports
Brett Kulak’s 1st goal of season helps Penguins beat the Kraken
SEATTLE — Brett Kulak broke a second-period tie with his first goal of the season, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Seattle Kraken 6-3 Monday. Kulak, acquired from Ed...
January 19, 2026 Professional
Butler grad Abigail Vance earns conference swimming honor: College roundup
The latest from the local college sports season: Vance, Massella star in Grove City College swim win Abigail Vance, a Butler graduate and Grove City College freshman swim...
January 19, 2026 Sports
Ranking Steelers’ 19 seasons under Mike Tomlin: Placing a Super Bowl champion, missed playoffs into perspective
PITTSBURGH — On one hand, Mike Tomlin would probably hate the idea of ranking all 19 seasons he spent as head coach of the Steelers. Then again, he always talked about ho...
January 19, 2026 Professional
Butler County local high school, college sports schedule for week of Jan. 19
See this week’s schedule of local sports across Butler County. Monday, Jan. 19 Boys Basketball 7:30 — DuBois Area at Karns City 7:30 — Union at A-C Valley G...
January 19, 2026 Sports
Editorial
Traffic circles are not the nuisance some people make them out to be
Cranberry Township’s use of vehicle roundabouts could demonstrate a changing traffic landscape that is increasingly the future of suburban planning. It’s not just Cranber...
January 20, 2026 Our Opinion
Editorial: U.S. must secure Arctic through cooperation
Securing the Arctic region against the likes of China and Russia is a vital national security goal — and something NATO nations must prioritize as northern shipping lanes...
January 20, 2026 Other Voices
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January 20, 2026 Cartoons
Community
Winter wonderings the topic of new Master Gardener webinar series
The Penn State Extension Master Gardener program of Butler County will soon kick off its “Winter Wonderings” webinar series. There will be six Monday sessions on Jan. 26...
January 20, 2026 Community
Miss Moraine State preps for Miss Pennsylvania pageant
While the new Miss Moraine State is looking forward to competing at the Miss Pennsylvania competition in June, she is just as excitedly anticipating the activities the ti...
January 20, 2026 Community
Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation gives hockey equipment to Mars schools
Mars Area Centennial School students are learning about the fundamentals of hockey using equipment donated through the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation’s PensFIT youth fitn...
January 20, 2026 Community
Announcements
Sylvester A. Kapalka
In loving memory of our husband, father and grandfather Sylvester A. Kapalka who passed one year ago January 20, 2025. In our hearts you will always stay loved and rememb...
January 20, 2026 In Memoriams
Arts & Entertainment
What to Stream: ‘The Smashing Machine,’ Louis Tomlinson, ‘The Beauty’ and Bruce Springsteen biopic
Dwayne Johnson transforming into MMA pioneer Mark Kerr for “The Smashing Machine” and Louis Tomlinson releasing his third solo album are some of the new television, films...
January 20, 2026 Arts & Entertainment
Box Office: ‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ opens behind ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’
“28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” may have scored well with critics, but slightly more moviegoing audiences chose to spend the holiday weekend catching up with “Avata...
January 20, 2026 Arts & Entertainment
Prince Harry says Daily Mail scoops made him ‘paranoid beyond belief’
LONDON — The third and final round in Prince Harry’s battle with the British tabloids began Monday with his lawyer alleging that the Daily Mail and its sister Sunday news...
January 20, 2026 Arts & Entertainment
Other
Verse of the Day
In everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the prophets. — Matthew 7:12 ...
January 20, 2026 Verse of the Day
Photo Gallery: Jan. 20
January 20, 2026 Daily Photo Gallery
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School bus involved in crash near Connoquenessing Elementary
01/20/2026
Today in History: Jan. 20, American hostages released from Iran after 444 days
01/20/2026
Butler schools hire new custodial services
01/20/2026
Mars appoints 2 new council members, loses 1
01/19/2026
Butler Township to hire deputy police chief
01/19/2026
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