News across Butler County
SEBCO Pool Project Progressing
The updates to the SEBCO pool are progressing. Jefferson Township officials say the renovations should be done by next month. They are also planning on repainting the Kiddie Pool soon. Officials are continuing to work on fundraising for the renovations and the pool’s operational…

Butler Area Skatepark Association
The public is invited to an event later today that will help local pets. The Butler Area Skatepark Association is hosting A Mobile Pet-Pantry from noon to 2 p.m. at Father Marinaro Park. With assistance from the Butler County Humane Sociaety, the goal of this event is to provide…
Rock football up to #8 in the nation this week/QB Owens receives PSAC nod
The Slippery Rock University football team moved up two spots this week to #8 in the nation following their PSAC-West opening win over Cal 41-26 Saturday. The Rock will host Gannon for a 6pm kick-off this week. Hear the game on the Rock Athletics Audio network, including The Rock…
High school sports scores from Monday/PIHL season opens
The PIHL season opened Monday and defending Penguins Cup champion Seneca Valley defeated South Fayette 4-1. Cooper Hoehn netted two goals and two assists to lead the Raiders, who are two-time defending Class 3A champions. –Mars defeated Franklin Regional 2-0. –North Catholic-7…

Butler Veteran Affairs Receives Recognition
Butler VA Health Care System has received national recognition for Best Patient Experience Overall. The Department of Veterans Affairs recently singled out Butler VA as exemplifying exceptional Patient Experience and Employee Experience scores in patient satisfaction and trust.…
Sarah “Eileen” E. Grabe
Sarah “Eileen” E. Grabe, 90, of Butler passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026. She was born in Clarion on December 22, 1935, to the late Bennet and Viola (Dello) Moyer. Eileen was a homemaker and dedicated mother and enjoyed spending as much time as possible with her…
James “Jim” S. Dimun
James “Jim” S. Dimun 65, of Butler passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, September 25, 2026. He was the son of the late Paul Dimun Sr. and Marilyn Sutton Dimun. Jim was employed as a Certified Electrician for 28 years. A Veteran of the U.S. Navy, he enjoyed being…
Cindy A. Strausser
Cindy A. Strausser, 69, of Butler passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. She was born in Hamburg, NY on November 16, 1956. Cindy was employed as a CNA/Med Tech. She lived her life fullest with strong faith. Cindy is the wife of Jeffrey Strausser, whom she married on…
NHL Season opens today/and MLB Wild Card Playoffs begin
The NHL season kicks off today with five games on the schedule. The first game of the day will be Carolina hosting Florida at 5pm. Also on the schedule are Toronto hosting Montreal, Boston hosting the New York Rangers. Late night games are Edmonton hosting Vancouver and Vegas…
Justin Henry Austin
Justin Henry Austin, 25, of Butler, passed away at his residence on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. Born June 13, 2001, in Jacksonville, Fla., he was the beloved son of Robert Michael “Bobby” Austin and Heather Nichole McCrorey Herring. Justin was a mechanic who loved to work on cars…

Measles Cases Surpasses 900 Cases
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting that measles cases in Pennsylvania has surpassed 900. The DOH reports on Monday that 39 new measles cases have been confirmed since Friday. In total, 903 people have been infected, 176 people have been hospitalized, 39 counties…
“March For Mars” Fundraiser Set
Local students will be participating in a fundraiser this week to help pay for educational programs. The Mars Area Elementary PTO’s annual “March for Mars” walk-a-thon will be held at the Mars Area Centennial School on Wednesday, the Mars Area Elementary School on Thursday, and…