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Juveniles charged with Penn Theater vandalism

Butler city police on Tuesday charged three juvenile males with breaking into and vandalizing the Penn Theater last month. Police said the juveniles have been charged wi...

February 09, 2022 Local News

COVID Update

The following numbers on the coronavirus pandemic were compiled from news releases from the state Department of Health. COVID-19 statistics from Monday are: Butler Co...

February 09, 2022 Health

Slippery Rock Council appoints new member, grants hotel tax break

SLIPPERY ROCK — Borough Council voted Tuesday to appoint John Hicks to fill the available seat on council, a two-year term ending in 2024. Hicks said at a previous meetin...

February 09, 2022 Local News

State getting nearly $245 million to clean up abandoned mines

Home to one-third of the nation’s abandoned mines, Pennsylvania is getting nearly $245 million in federal money to launch a remediation effort. The estimated 5,000 abando...

February 09, 2022 Local News

Both men charged after Clearview Mall shooting are heading to trial

CHICORA — As of Tuesday, both men charged in the aftermath of the Jan. 18 shooting at the Clearview Mall in Center Township will remain behind bars as their cases head to...

February 09, 2022 Crime & Courts

County loses one senator; house hopefuls change with new maps

CRANBERRY TWP — Changes in the General Assembly maps will lead to new representatives for some Butler County residents and some office-seekers running in other districts ...

February 09, 2022 Local News

Mars Area board discusses elective fees, adds course options

MARS — Mars Area school board members and officials discussed the usefulness of fees for high school elective courses at a finance meeting Tuesday night. Business manager...

February 09, 2022 Education

Blood shortage an ongoing issue; state calls for donations

Blood services providers have seen a “slight uptick” in donations amid an ongoing blood donation shortage, but cautioned that the battle is not over. “We have seen a very...

February 09, 2022 Health

COVID Update

The following numbers on the coronavirus pandemic were compiled from news releases from the state Department of Health. COVID-19 statistics from Friday, Saturday and Sund...

February 08, 2022 Health

No change to number of district courts suggested

Creating a central court in Butler County as a hub for preliminary hearings in criminal cases might be a way to reduce the workload of the one of the busiest magisterial ...

February 08, 2022 Crime & Courts

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