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Cranberry Township man accused of beating couple

A Cranberry Township man is accused of beating a couple in his apartment. Derek James Cowan, 35, was charged Monday, March 9, by Cranberry Township police with two felon...

March 11, 2026 Local News

Mars board to consider more renovations

ADAMS TWP — While Mars Area School District looks to complete its elementary school renovation after it recently broke ground, additional future-shaping projects may also...

March 11, 2026 Local News

Butler Transit Authority preps community-oriented promotions, marketing

More opportunities for new and returning riders to try out Butler Transit Authority will appear in the coming months as part of its upcoming marketing campaigns. Kelly St...

March 11, 2026 Local News

Storm damages 134-year-old barn, vintage car inside

When Jim Weppelman looked out his sliding glass door and watched the storm clouds roll over his property on Hufnagel Road in Muddy Creek Township on Saturday afternoon, M...

March 11, 2026 Local News

Transit authority chooses new bus wash system for project

After hearing feedback from other transit agencies around the state, Butler Transit Authority has chosen a new bus wash system for its ongoing construction project. Autho...

March 11, 2026 Local News

Jefferson Township receives boost in grant money for SEBCO Pool renovation

Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is chipping in a little more than initially planned toward the renovation of SEBCO Pool. At a Jefferson To...

March 11, 2026 Local News

Police link worn clothes to Butler-area burglaries at preliminary hearing

CHICORA — Erik Cupps occasionally shook his head Tuesday, March 10, during a preliminary hearing in which the prosecution detailed evidence allegedly connecting him to bu...

March 11, 2026 Local News

FDA finds little evidence that a drug touted by Trump can help people with autism

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved a generic medication for a rare brain disorder, while walking back statements by President Donald Trump ...

March 10, 2026 Health

Valencia not included in Adams-Mars merger

VALENCIA — As residents of Adams Township and Mars will consider a merger, Valencia — the other borough positioned squarely inside the township — is not included in the p...

March 10, 2026 Local News

Police investigate gift card scam in Jefferson Township

State police in Butler investigated a gift card scam Feb. 11 where a 58-year-old Jefferson Township woman was scammed out of $2,400. Police said an unknown person contac...

March 10, 2026 Local News

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