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A house in Connoquenessing was completely destroyed in an fire Thursday evening. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center around 4 p.m. for a house fire in the 100 block of Connoquenessing School Road. When crews got on scene, they saw smoke and flames coming from the one-story...

A Butler man is facing charges after getting into a fight in the parking lot of Walmart. On November 6, 32-year-old David Pintell of Butler allegedly got into a fight in the Butler Walmart parking lot after a road rage incident. The victim was shoved into another vehicle causing damage...

Two incidents occurred in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania this week. In the first incident, a local woman was hospitalized after colliding with the back of a vehicle on Route 322 due to heavy rain. The second incident involved a Cranberry Township woman who was sentenced to prison for delivering drugs that were tied to an overdose death in 2020.

JACKSON TWP — A roadside ruin has puzzled travelers along Route 68 for decades, but an Evans City Historical Society restoration project may help unravel that puzzle. “The thing is to get it out there, so that people know what was there, when it was put there and why it was there back in the day,” historical society member and Evans City mayor Dean Zinkhann said. “It’s to let the people know it’s part of the history of Evans City.”

This week in Butler County, Pennsylvania, there were several incidents that occurred, resulting in minor injuries and property damage. These incidents include a three-vehicle accident in Butler Township, a man charged for staying at a stranger's campsite and stealing a car, a house fire near Connoquenessing Elementary, a student making improvements a year after a car crash, a crash between a school bus and a dump truck, and the location of an accused driver involved in a hit-and-run.

Penn Power is planning a six-hour blackout in the Zelienople area this Sunday, coinciding with the Steelers game. The outage, part of an ongoing effort to enhance service reliability, is causing frustration among residents and businesses, particularly those who planned to watch the game.

Finding a nursing home for a loved one can be a daunting task, but those who search diligently can navigate to the right fit, according to a Butler County expert. Beth Herold, director of the Area Agency on Aging, advises families to view inspection reports for facilities, make regular visits during various times of the day and watch how staff members interact with residents.

In this article, we're exploring three exceptional Chinese restaurants located in Butler. Have you had the pleasure of dining at any of these establishments yet? If yes, we'd love to hear about your experiences in the comments section below!

Everyone contributes to society in their own way, but Carol Sexton has the sweetest way to help those in need. Sexton, of East Butler, has baked mountains of cookies over the years for charitable events, including Bundle Up Butler and Twilight Wish. The biggest event she bakes for is the...

Two incidents occurred in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania this week. In the first incident, a man named Damian Bradford was sentenced to up to 73 years in prison for shooting a state trooper at a convenience store. The second incident involved the Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa being hacked, prompting a national cyber security agency to issue a warning to other facilities.

Karns City quarterback Mason Martin could return to rehab as early as next week.

ALIQUIPPA, Pa. — A home in Aliquippa is part of American history. First Lady Rosalynn Carter spent the night inside the house, spending personal time with the Clark family. Sherris Clark Richards was 11 years old when Carter visited her family's Aliquippa home after supporting President Jimmy Carter for an event he was attending in the Pittsburgh area in 1977.

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Saturday is $3.247, a week ago the price is $3.259 , according to AAA.

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around aliquippa..

Carol Sexton, of East Butler, said this nutty, chocolaty cookie bar is the one most requested when she does her Christmas baking or whips up batches of cookies for charitable events. Sexton said using real vanilla and butter and other high-quality ingredients is imperative in turning out perfect cookies every time.

The 2024 Leadership Butler County class is officially underway and, according to Mark Buchek, chairman of the program’s board of directors, the group is “very gung-ho” about its class project. Buchek said each class is defined by its class project, and for the 2024 class, it chose...

As Butler County enjoys a high rate of tax collections, some businesses are looking to challenge the amount of taxes they pay. At the most recent public meeting, county commissioners approved an assessment appeal that will see value of the Lowe’s in the Moraine Point Plaza drop. Lowe’s had...

A group of McDonald’s restaurants is facing thousands in penalties for violating child labor laws. The Department of Labor says that Endor Inc., which is based in Cranberry Township and owns McDonald’s locations in the area, employed 34 children and had them work longer than legally permitted. Officials...

• The City of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, has exited the state's Act 47 oversight program, shedding its "financially distressed" status after nearly 36 years. The program provides oversight, technical assistance, and financial aid to municipalities facing severe financial distress.

• Aliquippa defeated Selinsgrove 52-32 to advance to the PIAA Class 4A state championship game for the third consecutive year. • The team's head coach, Mike Warfield, expressed dissatisfaction with the win and emphasized the need to avenge their previous championship loss.