Antonio Pelullo

3 weeks ago | butlerradio.com | Antonio Pelullo

Another ruling is expected on a case that will decide whether an asphalt plant will be constructed in Slippery Rock. Heilman Pavement Specialties, the Slippery Rock Township Zoning Hearing Board, and the Save Slippery Rock Creek and Food & Water Watch were back in court Wednesday over land in Slippery Rock Township. The concerned residents argued Heilman pavement company has not yet specified a location for the road which could impact odors emanating from a potential plant.

3 weeks ago | butlerradio.com | Antonio Pelullo

The former Butler Junior High and Middle School has been awarded to the second highest bidder after the first withdraw their bid. During a Wednesday morning hearing an attorney representing Steve Mitnick withdrawn his bid for the building. According to the attorney, delays in zoning that would cost the tax payers and school district money was the reason for pulling his bid. The school will now be sold for $450,000 to Sumner McDanel a real-estate developer.

3 weeks ago | butlerradio.com | Antonio Pelullo

Three helicopters were called in for a vehicle accident in Buffalo Township last night with multiple injuries. Just after 8:30 p.m. last night a call was made to the Butler County 911 Center for a vehicle accident on the 500 block of South Pike Road just past the Giant Eagle. Details on the crash aren’t clear but dispatch reported that when officers arrived on scene they found a vehicle on fire. Two people are reported to have suffered burn injuries while another suffered a fracture.

3 weeks ago | butlerradio.com | Antonio Pelullo

Families of the children who were involved in a school bus crash in the Mars School District have filed a lawsuit against the bus company. The suit was filed against AJ Myers & Sons and the Mars Area School District late last week, it includes eight children of five families. The compliant says some students are now afraid to get on the bus since the accident. Some also suffered injuries such as concussions from the crash.

1 month ago | butlerradio.com | Antonio Pelullo

The ban is being supported by the Adams Area Fire and Callery VFC and all burning must cease until the ban is lifted. Dry and windy conditions increase the possibility of even controlled burns leading to larger fires.