Ashland Man Cited for Allegedly Dumping Rubbish Along Butler Township Road

An Ashland man has been cited by Butler Township Police for allegedly depositing rubbish along a township road.

Gaudenzia Cited Over 13 False Alarms at Butler Township Property

BUTLER TOWNSHIP — Butler Township Police have cited Gaudenzia Foundation Inc. after an alarm system at its Broad Street property allegedly generated 13 false alarms in less than a year, prompting repeated emergency responses.

According to a non-traffic citation filed October 13, 2026, the alarm system at 95 Broad Street, Fountain Springs, transmitted the false alarms between October 15, 2025, and October 12, 2026.

Butler Township Donates Five Surplus Tasers to Schuylkill County Sheriff’s Office

BUTLER TOWNSHIP — Butler Township is donating five surplus Tasers to the Schuylkill County Sheriff’s Office, helping equip deputies who currently do not have the devices.

New Flagpole at Lavelle Cemetery Honors Service Members

A new flagpole now stands at the Citizen Cemetery of Lavelle as a tribute to the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

Germanville Road to Close for Railroad Track Maintenance in Butler Township

Germanville Road in Butler Township will be closed September 21–25 for railroad track maintenance, according to the Butler Township Police Department.

Butler Township Approves Data Center Ordinances, Expands Highridge Overlay for Nebius Proposal

The Butler Township Board of Supervisors approved two ordinances Monday evening, including one expanding an existing data center overlay district at Highridge Business Park to additional SEDCO-owned property sought by Nebius for its proposed AI data center campus.

Butler Township Schedules Public Hearing on Data Center Zoning Changes

Butler Township officials will hold a public hearing this week on two proposed zoning ordinance changes involving the township’s Data Center Overlay District, including an expansion of the district and a reduction in the maximum allowable noise level for data centers.

Woman Charged with Allegedly Sexually Assaulting Juvenile at Schuylkill County Treatment Facility

A 21-year-old Lansford woman is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after Butler Township Police alleged she engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct involving a juvenile resident at Gaudenzia Fountain Springs in Butler Township.

Northern Schuylkill County Road Closures and Parking Restrictions Announced for Trooper Michael Pahira Jr.’s Funeral Procession

Motorists traveling through northern Schuylkill County on Wednesday should prepare for road closures, parking restrictions, and traffic delays as funeral services are held for Pennsylvania State Police Trooper First Class Michael E. Pahira Jr.

Schuylkill County Man Facing More Than 500 CSAM Charges Following Attorney General Investigation

A Lavelle man is facing more than 500 felony charges after Pennsylvania Attorney General investigators alleged they uncovered hundreds of files containing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) during a months-long investigation.

UPDATE: Multiple Charged in Girardville Shooting; Affidavits Detail Fight, Threats, and Events Leading to Gunfire

New details and additional charges have been filed following a shots fired incident last Wednesday in Butler Township near Girardville, with court documents outlining how a verbal dispute escalated into violence involving multiple individuals.

Girardville Man Charged After Shotgun Fired During Disturbance, Three Injured

A Schuylkill County man is facing multiple felony charges after a disturbance escalated into gunfire Wednesday evening near Girardville.

Schuylkill County Man Charged in Second Stolen Vehicle Case This Week

A Frackville man already jailed in connection with a stolen vehicle and drug case in Saint Clair is now facing additional charges stemming from a separate incident earlier in the week in Butler Township.

Schuylkill County Firefighters Battle Multi Alarm House Fire near Fountain Springs

Firefighters from across most of northern Schuylkill County and part of Northumberland County responded to a multi alarm house fire near Fountain Springs.

One Injured in Route 901 Crash Involving Disabled Tractor Trailer in Butler Township

One person was injured Monday morning following an incident involving a disabled tractor trailer and a utility vehicle along Route 901 near Lavelle.

Schuylkill County Task Force Finds Buckets of Meth, Marijuana in Butler Township Trafficking Case

A Butler Township man is facing multiple felony drug charges following a lengthy narcotics investigation that led to the seizure of large quantities of methamphetamine and marijuana, according to court documents filed by the Schuylkill County District Attorney’s Office.

Mandatory Water Conservation Issued for Parts of Schuylkill County as Drought Conditions Worsen

Aqua Pennsylvania has issued a mandatory water conservation notice for customers in parts of Schuylkill County as ongoing dry weather continues to strain regional water supplies.

Driver and Two Dogs Escape Unhurt in Butler Township Crash

No injuries were reported following a single-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon near Girardville.

Early Morning Crash in Fountain Springs Forces Family From Home

A crash early Friday morning in Fountain Springs left a family displaced after a vehicle crashed directly into their home, causing significant structural damage.

UPDATE: Investigation in Englewood Section of Frackville Ends With Recovery of Deceased Dog

Butler Township Police responded to a report of suspicious activity Monday evening that ultimately led to the recovery of a deceased dog following a multi-agency response in the Englewood section of Frackville.