# butler county (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover butler county. Page: Feed: --- ## [Items from Saturday 8/22 show](https://wisr680.com/items-from-saturday-8-22-show/) _2026-08-22 · Pat Parker · WISR 680 AM – Butler, PA_ MAILBAG: For sale: New – never used or installed, (out of box) 50 gallon, 51 inches tall, Lochinvar brand natural gas residential hot water tank with power vent. Comes with receipt of purchase, manual. $975. Please call (724)526-5587 and leave a message. Free Live Turkeys Adults and Young Serious inquiries only please! 724-504-5000 Yard \[…\] ## [Saturday Sports, 8/22](https://wisr680.com/saturday-sports-8-22/) _2026-08-22 · Jeffrey Cupp · WISR 680 AM – Butler, PA_ The Pittsburgh Pirates fell to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 10 innings Friday night, 5-4. Center Fielder Oneil Cruz hit a game-tying 2-run home run in the 8th inning. The Pirates would then lose the game in the 10th inning after allowing the ghost runner to score. The Pirates and Dodgers play again today at \[…\] ## [Cooper’s Cabin To Offer Tours and Reenactments](https://wisr680.com/coopers-cabin-to-offer-tours-and-reenactments/) _2026-08-21 · Tyler Friel · WISR 680 AM – Butler, PA_ The Butler County Historical Society is giving residents a chance to learn more about the local Cooper’s Cabin this weekend. There will be live reenactments and tours of Cooper’s Cabin happening tomorrow as part of their Heritage Festival. The cabin is one of the few remaining settlement-era structures still standing in Butler County. The festival \[…\] ## [Family Freedom Festival Comes to Evans City](https://wisr680.com/family-freedom-festival-comes-to-evans-city/) _2026-08-21 · Tyler Friel · WISR 680 AM – Butler, PA_ A local community is preparing for an all-ages event to benefit local veterans and their families. VFW Auxiliary Post 499 in Evans City is holding the 4th annual Family Freedom Festival beginning Saturday from noon to 9 p.m. and continuing on Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. in the 400 block of North Washington Street \[…\] ## [Game Commission Seeking Feedback on Conservation Plan](https://wisr680.com/game-commission-seeking-feedback-on-conservation-plan/) _2026-08-21 · Tyler Friel · WISR 680 AM – Butler, PA_ The Pennsylvania Game Commission is asking for public feedback about a fish and wildlife conservation plan for the next ten years. As a congressional requirement of the State Wildlife Action Plan, revisions must be made at least once every ten years. This plan is a combined effort of the Game Commission and Fish and Boat \[…\] ## [New Doctor Joins IHS In Saxonburg](https://wisr680.com/new-doctor-joins-ihs-in-saxonburg/) _2026-08-21 · Tyler Friel · WISR 680 AM – Butler, PA_ A new doctor specializing in family medicine is joining the staff of Independence Health System. Dr. Chelsea Grey is joining IHS in Saxonburg and will begin seeing patients at the IHS facility on Northpointe Circle next month. Dr. Grey earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Gannon University and a medical degree from Lake Erie \[…\] ## [Humane Society Hosting “Paw-ty”](https://wisr680.com/humane-society-hosting-paw-ty/) _2026-08-21 · Tyler Friel · WISR 680 AM – Butler, PA_ A fun event to benefit the Butler County Humane Society is planned for later today. The Second Annual Barking Lot Paw-ty kicks off at 11 a.m. and continues until 3 p.m. at the Evans City Road facility in Renfrew. The gathering will include a dunk tank, bounce house, raffles, music, face painting, and vendors as \[…\] ## [Food Distribution Set For Saturday in Lawrence Co.](https://wisr680.com/food-distribution-set-for-saturday-in-lawrence-co/) _2026-08-21 · Tyler Friel · WISR 680 AM – Butler, PA_ A food distribution is planned for this weekend in neighboring Lawrence County. The event will take place Saturday beginning at 8:30 a.m. at The Towne Mall Cascade Galleria Plaza in New Castle. Volunteers will load boxes of fresh milk provided by Marburger Dairy, as well as frozen meat, fresh eggs, a variety of fresh produce \[…\] ## [Butler Man Accused Of Threatening Young Child; Barricaded Self In Home](https://wisr680.com/butler-man-accused-of-threatening-young-child-barricaded-self-in-home/) _2026-08-21 · Tyler Friel · WISR 680 AM – Butler, PA_ A Butler man is behind bars after he allegedly threatened a young child and barricaded himself inside a City home. The incident happened Sunday afternoon in the 100 block of Mercer Street. Charging documents say a man and his five-year-old boy were walking by Keith Barnes, when he allegedly pointed a rifle at the two \[…\] ## [Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile In Zelienople](https://wisr680.com/mosquitoes-test-positive-for-west-nile-in-zelienople/) _2026-08-21 · Tyler Friel · WISR 680 AM – Butler, PA_ Two mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile Virus in Zelienople. The Mercer County Conservation District made the announcement earlier this week. There have not been any human cases reported at this point. There were two additional cases of West Nile in mosquitoes in Zelienople earlier this year. The district said more testing and control \[…\] ## [Browse ThreatCrush Modules (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/xAEGCm1obFMR) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Install community-built security modules to extend real-time threat intelligence and monitoring ## [Democratic Majority To Expand After Dukes Win](https://wisr680.com/democratic-majority-to-expand-after-dukes-win/) _2026-08-21 · Tyler Friel · WISR 680 AM – Butler, PA_ Following the upset win by Democrat Brandon Dukes in the 12th Legislative District, the Speaker of the House in Harrisburg said this will expand their majority. By flipping the seat, Democrats will now have 103 seats compared to 100 Republicans. The speaker expected Dukes to be sworn in sometime during September. Dukes defeated Republican Scott \[…\] ## [State Officials Visit Ellen’s House in Butler](https://wisr680.com/state-officials-visit-ellens-house-in-butler/) _2026-08-21 · Tyler Friel · WISR 680 AM – Butler, PA_ State officials were in Butler earlier this week touting the Gaiser Center’s recovery home in the city. The Secretary of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs visited Ellen’s House on East Brady Street Wednesday. The home exclusively serves women and children, and can house up to 12 people. State and local officials say the \[…\] ## [Friday Street Sweepings](https://wisr680.com/friday-street-sweepings/) _2026-08-20 · Tyler Friel · WISR 680 AM – Butler, PA_ The next round of street sweepings is set for Friday in Butler City. Crews will be working on: Rockway Street Grant Avenue Short Street Glenn Avenue Ziegler Avenue West Boyd Avenue East Boyd Avenue South Street Hickory Street Parking will be restricted on those streets from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The post Friday Street \[…\] ## [Butler Library Hosting Music Trivia For Adults](https://wisr680.com/butler-library-hosting-music-trivia-for-adults/) _2026-08-20 · Tyler Friel · WISR 680 AM – Butler, PA_ The Butler Area Public Library continues to present free activities and programs for all ages. Today, the library is hosting an Adult Trivia Night from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Basement Meeting Room. Teams of two to six adults will compete to answer questions about the 1990s and rock-n-roll with the possibility of winning \[…\] ## [Grove City College Hits Fundraising Record](https://wisr680.com/grove-city-college-hits-fundraising-record/) _2026-08-20 · Tyler Friel · WISR 680 AM – Butler, PA_ Grove City College is celebrating a major fundraising milestone. The college raised a record-breaking $75 million over the past year. The money will go toward increased financial aid, student living experiences, expanded athletic facilities, and other programs. The record number coincides with the Impact 150 capital campaign, which was a fundraising initiative in support of \[…\] ## [July Gambling Revenue Breaks Record](https://wisr680.com/july-gambling-revenue-breaks-record/) _2026-08-20 · Tyler Friel · WISR 680 AM – Butler, PA_ Gambling totals are once again breaking records last month. The PA Gaming Control Board released the data from July, which saw $591 million in total revenue from all forms of gambling. That is up nearly 6 percent compared to July 2025. The state brought in over $256 million in tax revenue as a result. The \[…\] ## [4-H Creates New Craft Group](https://wisr680.com/4-h-creates-new-craft-group/) _2026-08-20 · Tyler Friel · WISR 680 AM – Butler, PA_ Local kids are invited to join a new group that combines creativity with community service. The Butler County 4-H has launched a group called “Kids Crafting Kindness” with a goal of spreading joy and making a positive local impact. Kids ages 8 to 18 will meet on the third Wednesday of each month at the \[…\] ## [Blood Drive Happening At Herman Fire Hall](https://wisr680.com/blood-drive-happening-at-herman-fire-hall/) _2026-08-20 · Tyler Friel · WISR 680 AM – Butler, PA_ Community members are encouraged to help a critically low blood supply through participation in upcoming blood drives. The American Red Cross drive is taking place today from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at Herman Volunteer Fire Company. Everyone who donates blood in August will receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card by email. Anyone able to donate should \[…\] ## [Cranberry Creates New Conservancy](https://wisr680.com/cranberry-creates-new-conservancy/) _2026-08-20 · Tyler Friel · WISR 680 AM – Butler, PA_ A Cranberry Township organization is working to make sure that open spaces are preserved, accessible, and connected. The Cranberry Foundation has formed a committee called the Cranberry Conservancy which is dedicated to strengthening the connection between the community and the outdoors through conservation, agricultural stewardship, greenways, partnerships, and community engagement. The… ## [Two Injured In Fairview Twp. Side-by-Side Crash](https://wisr680.com/two-injured-in-fairview-twp-side-by-side-crash/) _2026-08-20 · Tyler Friel · WISR 680 AM – Butler, PA_ Two people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving a recreational vehicle in Fairview Township last evening. The accident happened around 8 p.m. at the intersection of Kingford Lane and Maple Road. Details are not clear, but dispatchers say a car and side-by-side collided. Two ambulances were called to the scene and took \[…\] ## [AI publishing with human taste (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rDQZTXwEueaf) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Convert AI research into blogs, podcasts, and newsletters with optional human review. ## [First Group of Students Return To School](https://wisr680.com/first-group-of-students-return-to-school/) _2026-08-20 · Tyler Friel · WISR 680 AM – Butler, PA_ It’s the first day of school for students at Seneca Valley, Freeport, and St. Wendelin’s. With that, the morning commute will see school buses for the first time in months. Police remind drivers they need to stop at least 10 feet from a school bus when the arm comes down to pick up students. They \[…\] ## [Slippery Rock University Students Moving In](https://wisr680.com/slippery-rock-university-students-moving-in/) _2026-08-20 · Tyler Friel · WISR 680 AM – Butler, PA_ Move-in day for first year Slippery Rock University students is today and the school community is helping with the transition. More than 1,500 first-year and transfer SRU students are moving into residence halls between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. at designated times designed to limit campus traffic and maximize efficiency of the process. Volunteers will \[…\]