VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff, died Monday. He was 88.
The Vatican said Francis died of a stroke that put him into a coma ...
A Cranberry Township home was ruled a “total loss” after an early Monday, April 21, fire, according to the Cranberry Township Volunteer Fire Company chief.
Nine...
Most Butler County veterans would agree no one did more to secure benefits for veterans than the former Butler County Veterans Services director.
John P. Cypria...
A growing number of townships across Butler County are voicing concerns about proposed legislation that would require municipal employees to follow Occupational...
Pope Francis dies at 88
Pope Francis dies at 8...
County parish reflects on death of Pope Francis
County parish reflects...
Cranberry Township home deemed ‘total loss’ in Monday fire
Cranberry Township hom...
Former Butler County Veterans Services director hailed for service to vets befor...
Former Butler County V...
Some Butler County municipalities oppose bill to force local governments to foll...
BUTLER TWP — With warmer weather on the way, township commissioners are moving forward with bids on road projects and a roof replacement.
The projects commissioners revie...
Two new faces will likely be joining Butler City Council come November.
In the May 20 primary election, there are two Democratic candidates and one Republican candidate ...
A councilman will challenge Butler Mayor Bob Dandoy in the upcoming November election.
As voters head to the polls for the May 20 primary election, registered Democrats ...
The votes tallied in the May 20 primary race will help choose the next two Common Pleas Court judges and play a critical part in determining who will serve next on dozens...
LANCASTER TWP — Township supervisors unanimously approved the first of several fencing upgrades at Four Springs Park during their monthly meeting on Monday, April 21.
The...
Taxpayers in Butler, Callery, Connoquenessing, Karns City, Saxonburg, Valencia, West Sunbury and Winfield Township have until April 30 to pay their county and municipal r...
BUTLER TWP — Despite being off school for more than a week for spring break, students in Butler Area School District elementary schools didn’t go that long without learni...
A resident of Cranberry Township and member of the Rich-Mar Rotary Club received the Service Above Self award this month at a Rotary District 7280 event.
Ken Fleeson was ...
MARS — Borough council has written a first draft of a “disruptive property” ordinance which would allow the borough to take action against residences that are the site of...
The manager of Cooper Street Apartments in Slippery Rock said she believes no one is too old for an Easter egg hunt.
Brandy Lawrence hid 1,000 eggs for her tenants to fi...
Since 1970, the nation has observed Earth Day each year on April 22.
At the time, the idea of preserving and protecting the environment enjoyed broad,...
Despite the various frictions, America’s technology sector did pretty well during Joe Biden’s presidency — and despite the various warnings about his ...
It’s a recurring disaster that can seem like a biblical plague: bees cropping up covered in parasites, with deformed wings, or slaughtering their own ...
Get ready for more road work. A lot more road work, if you live in Southwestern Butler County.
Residents and passersby of Southwestern Butler County a...
A Cranberry Township woman has received an industry award. Bethany Speer, founder of Beauty by Bethany Holistic Skincare and Wellness, has been named ...
WASHINGTON — Google is confronting an existential threat as the U.S. government tries to break up the company as punishment for turning its revolution...
Chipotle Mexican Grill is coming to Mexico.
The California-based chain said Monday it’s planning to open a restaurant in Mexico early next year, its f...
OMAHA, Neb. — America’s only rare earths mine heard from anxious companies soon after China responded to President Donald Trump’s tariffs this month b...
Newhaven Court at Clearview is hosting its “Peep Show” contest and social on Wednesday, April 23, which invites people to enter diorama displays featuring Peeps to be vie...
Post Malone’s ex-fiancee, from whom he reportedly split late last year, is requesting full physical custody of their toddler daughter.
Hee Sung “Jamie” Park is seeking pr...
Steve Martin wasn’t being a jerk when he publicly corrected The New York Times crossword for mislabeling him as a member of the high-IQ society Mensa.
The “Jerk” and “Onl...
NEW YORK — Brand names, not filmmakers or stars, are said to rule the box office these days. But Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” led by twin Michael B. Jordans, proved a bloody...
Two gay couples decide to embark on one fake straight marriage to get what they need in Andrew Ahn’s modern update of “The Wedding Banquet.”
Min (Han Gi-Chan), a young ar...
It’s gotta be something in the water. How else to explain the plethora of A-list twins on Hollywood screens lately?
In the last few months alone, we’ve had Robert Pattins...
PENN TWP — Josh DeNinno recognized a good thing.
The former Moon Golf Club general manager has played rounds at Conley Resort & Golf Club many times. When the opportunity...
President Donald Trump’s new 25% automotive tariffs are set to push new car prices thousands of dollars higher, but some automakers and dealers are sending a message that...
FRANKLIN TWP — From the moment Brian Shearer took his sons for a drive in his vintage Chevrolet Camaro, fixing up cars has been a way of life for the family.
“The car did...
SUMMIT TWP — Directions to Hiland Golf Course? Not necessary.
Everyone knows the way — and a whole lot more about each other.
“There’s more than a family atmosphere here,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Two young Ukrainian families are relieved to be watching the deer and chipmunks frolic on their hosts’ Cranberry Township lawn, and not wondering wher...
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 Biden administration on Monday continued its push toward internet-for-all by 2030, announcing about $667 million in new grants and loans to build ...
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...
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...
