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Voter turnout higher than expected for November election in Butler County
More than 43% of registered county voters participated in the Tuesday, Nov. 4 election, which is “well over” the typical amount for municipal elections, accordi...
Tanglewood sale expected to close in November
Non-senior center events to continue after sale
WPIAL, District 9 football playoff picks: Karns City in D9 final; Freeport, Union/A-C Valley try to advance
It only gets tougher from here. Freeport, Union/A-C Valley and North Catholic won last week to keep their seasons alive, and Karns City gets to kick off its pos...
Butler Downtown celebrates year of accomplishments, gives awards
With temperatures dropping and the year coming steadily to a close, Butler Downtown, alongside residents, businesses and officials that represent Butler, took a...
Although counted, mail-in ballots initially excluded from some Butler County precinct reports
When the Butler County Bureau of Elections posted its unofficial election night results, some of the individual precinct reports omitted the mail-in ballot resu...
Voter turnout higher than expected for November election in Butler County
Voter turnout higher t...
Tanglewood sale expected to close in November
Tanglewood sale expect...
WPIAL, District 9 football playoff picks: Karns City in D9 final; Freeport, Unio...
WPIAL, District 9 foot...
Butler Downtown celebrates year of accomplishments, gives awards
Butler Downtown celebr...
Although counted, mail-in ballots initially excluded from some Butler County pre...
Although counted, mail...
Top Headlines
CONNOQUENESSING TWP — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has extended its review period for the township’s Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan Update, acc...
November 06, 2025 Local News
OAKLAND TWP — Supervisors plan to rewrite two ordinances, which could affect property owners using their land as junk yards. At the board’s meeting Wednesday, Nov. 5, su...
November 06, 2025 Local News
BUFFALO TWP — Freeport Area School District is requesting proposals for an “owner’s representative” for the planned high school renovation, which was approved by a 5-4 bo...
November 06, 2025 Education
Jury selection is scheduled to begin Thursday, Nov. 6, for a Karns City man charged with assaulting a woman in a wooded area in Fairview Township in March 2023. Joseph R....
November 05, 2025 Crime & Courts
SAXONBURG — Charges were dismissed Tuesday after neither witnesses nor the alleged victims appeared for a preliminary hearing for a New Kensington man charged with stalki...
November 05, 2025 Crime & Courts
News
A Butler Township man convicted of third-degree murder last month was ordered Monday to be serve 12 months of reentry supervision upon his release from the 17 to 34 years...
November 06, 2025 Crime & Courts
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board announced that Robert Irvine, world-class chef, fitness authority, author and philanthropist, will sign bottles of Irvine’s Gin and ...
November 06, 2025 Business
It’s not just a vibe. Numbers show that Butler County’s population is growing older every year. According to the most recent U.S. Census American Community Survey five-ye...
November 05, 2025 Progress
Slippery Rock Area School Board will see the same three members representing Region 3, as the one incumbent defending her seat this year successfully retained it. Residen...
November 05, 2025 Local News
All four incumbent candidates retained their spots on the Butler Area School District’s board as a result of Tuesday’s general election in which five candidates campaigne...
November 05, 2025 Local News
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Community
Dr. George Garrow, CEO of Primary Health Network, has received the Wilford Payne Health Ce...
Today's Verse
Today in History
 
There will be a ceremony dedicating a grave marker to Michael Thompson, a Moniteau alumnus...
November 05, 2025
Sheetz will offer a free meal and car wash on Veterans Day to veterans and active duty mil...
November 05, 2025
The Tri-County Build Back Better Regional Challenge Expanded Pathways to New Economy Caree...
November 05, 2025
Pitt student published in science journal
November 05, 2025
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Sports
BUFFALO TWP — Even with Freeport standing in its way, many are probably already penciling ...
 
Freeport girls soccer, Seneca Valley boys and girls and Mars girls volleyball all have...
November 05, 2025
PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin admitted ahead of the NFL trade deadline he likes shopping. Mayb...
November 05, 2025
BUFFALO TWP — Freeport’s initial lead in Tuesday’s PIAA Class 2A girls soccer first-round ...
November 04, 2025
KARNS CITY — Karns City frantically tried to even the score in a last-gasp effort. But the...
November 04, 2025
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Editorial
There’s a principle that keeps a free market free: You can’t take what isn’t yours and sell it as your own. Yet, that is precisely what some of the mo...
November 06, 2025 Other Voices
Butler County used its voice on Tuesday to choose their future leaders. Many Butler County voters told staff writer Matthew Glover that they showed u...
November 06, 2025 Our Opinion
November 06, 2025 Cartoons
November 05, 2025 Cartoons
The former Bantam Jeep building is no more after a massive fire Sunday, Nov. 2, destroyed the building leaving owners no choice but to demolish the st...
November 05, 2025 Our Opinion
Business
Starbucks’ union members have voted to strike at the company’s U.S. stores next week unless it finalizes a contract agreement, the union said Wednesda...
November 05, 2025 Business
TOKYO — Japanese video game maker Nintendo’s net profit jumped 85% in April-September from the year before, as its sales more than doubled following t...
November 05, 2025 Business
NEW YORK — Elon Musk turned off many potential buyers of his Tesla cars and sent sales plunging with his foray into politics. But the stock has soared...
November 05, 2025 Business
The Glam Garden, a new children’s salon in Cranberry Township, officially opened last month at 8 Robinson Drive, featuring hair, nail and massage serv...
November 05, 2025 Business
Community Options, a leading national nonprofit that develops housing and employment supports for people with disabilities, has promoted Lacie Parker ...
November 05, 2025 Business
Weekend Entertainment
Historic Harmony will host WeihnachtsMarkt, its annual German-inspired holiday market, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, N...
November 06, 2025 Weekend Entertainment
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Arts & Entertainment
Something has changed for “Wicked” star Jonathan Bailey, something is not the same — he is People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2025. The magazine's pick was announced...
November 06, 2025 People
Moraine State Park is inviting parkgoers to spend their Veterans Day hiking along the park’s Hilltop Trail starting at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11. Those who participate are...
November 06, 2025 Arts & Entertainment
Ana de Armas has reportedly called it quits with Tom Cruise, nearly a year after the stars first sparked rumors of a May-December romance — or showmance. The “Ballerina” ...
November 04, 2025 People
OJAI, Calif. — Diane Ladd, the three-time Academy Award nominee whose roles ranged from the brash waitress in “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” to the protective mother i...
November 03, 2025 Arts & Entertainment
The movie exhibition business is closing out one of its slowest Octobers in over 25 years with a sluggish Halloween weekend. Studios avoided opening any major new films w...
November 03, 2025 Arts & Entertainment
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Special Sections
There’s no better way to take in the fall season’s cool weather and foliage than hiking. As many dog owners know, plenty of dogs enjoy hiking just as much as their owners...
November 04, 2025 Special Sections
Nevin’s Hunting Friends is still working to provide opportunities for enjoying the outdoors to those who otherwise wouldn’t have the chance. Nevin’s Hunting Friends is th...
November 04, 2025 Special Sections
Summary: Learn how Jackson Township is working to keep its recreational options in tip-top shape amid population growth. Don't miss out on “Tracking our Progress” — a...
October 22, 2025 Special Sections
Becoming a third class county could net a convention center for Butler County
October 21, 2025 Progress
Winter weather is inevitable, but Butler County residents can travel prepared this winter. Rick Fennel Rustproofing office manager Leah Felmlee said drivers can take ste...
October 15, 2025 Special Sections
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Seeking Refuge
Every morning Irena Tkachenko starts her day the same way: by telephoning her relatives and friends in Ukraine to see if they are still OK. Tkachenko,...
February 24, 2023 Local News
Three young Ukrainian families who escaped their war-torn hometown of Kharkov think the American holiday of Thanksgiving is a good time to say they ca...
November 23, 2022 Local News
CRANBERRY TWP — Huge, steaming pots of homemade food and endless carafes of coffee and tea sustain 11 adults and children seeking refuge at the crowde...
July 16, 2022 Local News
When it comes to helping those in need, Butler County residents have proven their generosity again and again by donating amounts large and small strai...
June 20, 2022 Local News
Two young Ukrainian families are relieved to be watching the deer and chipmunks frolic on their hosts’ Cranberry Township lawn, and not wondering wher...
June 18, 2022 Local News
Digital Divide
HARRISBURG — In the coming years, Pennsylvania will receive more than $1 billion in federal funding to bring high-speed internet access to everyone in...
August 30, 2023 Pennsylvania News
The Biden administration on Monday continued its push toward internet-for-all by 2030, announcing about $667 million in new grants and loans to build ...
August 22, 2023 National News
STATE COLLEGE — Before Pennsylvania can spend an almost $1.2 billion windfall of federal funding for high-speed internet, it must figure out how to us...
July 18, 2023 Pennsylvania News
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority is asking for the public’s opinion until Friday, March 10 on two potential action plans for wider int...
February 27, 2023 Local News
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...
February 17, 2023 Business

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