Wildfire Burns 20+ Acres of Butler Township Land

Firefighters battled a rapidly spreading wildfire in Butler Township on Wednesday afternoon, as dry and windy conditions turned a controlled burn into a dangerous blaze.

Ashland and Butler Township Continue Exploring Regional Police Force

The discussions regarding a potential regional police force between Ashland and Butler Township have remained relatively quiet since late 2023, but recent developments indicate that the project is still under consideration.

Fire Damages Garage in Butler Township

Firefighters responded to a structure fire in Butler Township on Tuesday afternoon.

Butler Township Secures $20K Grant for Radar Speed Signs in Lavelle and Fountain Springs

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced an investment of approximately $20.4 million in Automated Red-Light Enforcement (ARLE) funding to support 31 safety projects across 25 municipalities statewide. 

Three Transported to the Hospital After Butler Township Crash

Three people were transported to the hospital after a crash in Butler Township on Wednesday afternoon.

Wanted Ashland Man Apprehended Following Foot Chase

A man wanted by Ashland Police was taken into custody after a short pursuit in Butler Township late Wednesday.

Water Main Break Reported in Butler Township

Crews are working on repairing a water main break in Butler Township on a line that also feeds Ashland.

Morning Collision on Route 901 in Lavelle

Two vehicles collided Tuesday morning on a busy stretch of Route 901 in Lavelle.

Butler Township: Injured Man Rescued from Tree and Flown to Hospital

A man was flown to the hospital after being rescued from a tree in Butler Township on Wednesday afternoon.

Driver Flees Scene After Crash Sends Vehicle Into Woods in Butler Township

A driver knocked down a pole, then fled on foot in Butler Township on Thursday morning.

Two Arrested for Burglarizing the Former Ashland Hospital

A man and woman are locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after they were caught breaking into the former Ashland Hospital.

Shenandoah Man Charged with Sexual Extortion and Unlawful Dissemination of Intimate Images

A Shenandoah man is facing charges for sexual extortion.

Three Injured in Rollover Crash on Route 901 in Lavelle

Three people were injured in a crash on Route 901 in Lavelle early Thursday morning.

One Injured in Overnight Crash on Interstate 81

One person was transported to the hospital after a crash on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County overnight.

Multi-Alarm Fire Levels Home near Girardville

A fire leveled a home in Butler Township near Girardville on Wednesday afternoon.

Two-Car Crash in Butler Township Sends One to Hospital

One person was transported to the hospital after a crash in Butler Township near Gordon on Friday afternoon.

Dive Teams Called to "A-Hole" near Girardville for Missing Kayaker

Emergency personnel and dive teams are currently searching for a missing kayaker near Girardville.

Driver Charged in Alleged Hit-and-Run That Injured Juveniles on Bicycles in Butler Township

A Butler Township man has been charged for an alleged hit and run on Saturday evening on Route 61.

Butler Township Police Seek Driver and Van Involved in Hit and Run near Fountain Springs

Butler Township Police are looking for a van and its driver after a hit and run near Fountain Springs Saturday evening.

Drivers Shaken but Unharmed After Fountain Springs Crash

No major injuries were reported after a crash in Fountain Springs on Friday morning.