Short Standoff Ends Peacefully in Butler Township

A short standoff in Lavelle on the weekend ended peacefully with a man being taken into custody for a mental health evaluation.

No Injuries Reported in Two-Vehicle Crash in Lavelle

No injuries were reported in a two-vehicle crash in Lavelle on Monday afternoon.

Firefighters Respond to Camper Fire in Butler Township

Firefighters responded to a trailer fire in Butler Township on Saturday afternoon.

Man Dies After Tree Falls on Him near Lavelle

A man died from injuries he suffered in an accident in his yard on Thursday evening in Butler Township.

Incident Involving Gun Under Investigation in Lavelle

An incident at the Turkey Hill in Lavelle on Sunday afternoon is under investigation.

Church Blesses Local Volunteer Firefighters and Their Apparatus

On Sunday morning, a church in Lavelle held a special service to bless local firefighters and their apparatus.

Local Veterans Treated to Free Meal in Lavelle

On Friday, military veterans were treated to a free meal by Bixler Pyrotechnics, of Ashland.

Truck Gets Hung Up on Wall After Taking Turn Too Early in Lavelle

 A man walked away uninjured after a crash in Lavelle late Saturday.

Schuylkill Technology Center Students Install Little Library Boxes

Student participating in the Academic Achievement Enhancement (ACE) Program at Schuylkill Technology Center installed Little Library Boxes in Gordon, Girardville and Lavelle. 

New Dollar General Opens in Lavelle

Dollar General opened its new store in Lavelle, Butler Township! 

One Transported After Route 901 Crash in Lavelle

One person was transported to the hospital after a crash in Lavelle late Wednesday.

Catalytic Converter Theft Suspect Caught on Camera in Lavelle

The Butler Township Police are investigating the theft of catalytic converters in the Lavelle area.

One Transported After Three Vehicle Crash in Lavelle

One person was transported after a crash in Lavelle on Sunday.

Firefighters Prevent Potential House Fire in Lavelle

On Wednesday, a quick response by volunteer firefighters prevented a potential house fire in Lavelle.

Incident at Food Mart in Lavelle Draws Response from Police, Fire, and EMS

An incident at a food mart in Lavelle drew a response from emergency services on Sunday morning.

No Injuries Reported After Two-Vehicle Crash in Lavelle

No injuries were reported after a two-vehicle crash in Lavelle on Tuesday afternoon.