Population Increase Leads to Potential Pay Increase for Cranberry Supervisors

Ordinance would increase salary by $250.

Treesdale Man Indicted on Charges of Bank Fraud, Wire Fraud, Money Laundering, Bankruptcy Fraud

Peter M. Cicero named in five-count indictment.

It’s Official: Plans for Cranberry Northwest Connector a Go

Construction could begin by spring.

Cranberry Kicks Off Planning Process for Parks and Recreation Updates

Bicycle and pedestrian paths are included in the planning.

Sting Targets Aggressive Drivers on I-79

State police and PennDOT monitorI-79 near Southpointe in an effort to curb aggressive driving.

Work to Install Overhead Variable Message Boards Planned for I-79

Lane closures and stoppages necessary from Wednesday night through early Thursday morning.

Cranberry 'Meets the Candidates' for Butler County Commission at Chamber-Sponsored Forum

Don't forget: Election Day is next Tuesday.

Patch Poll: What Do You Think of Proposed Ban on Texting While Driving?

The state House of Representatives passes a bill to make texting while driving a primary offense.

Local Globetrotter Travels to Cranberry 'Sister City' in Haiyang, China

Kim Perez is chairwoman of the Haiyang Focus Committee for the Cranberry Township Sister Cities Association.

Testing Finds Harmful Bacteria in Brunton Dairy Milk

The Beaver County dairy suspends production; customers and stores warned to discard milk.

PennDOT Warming Up for Winter Road Maintenance

More than 2,200 trucks are ready to roll to keep roads passable in winter weather.

Plans Moving Forward for Cranberry's Northwest Connector Project

The proposal to provide a direct route from Cranberry Heights to Route 19 was put on hold two years ago when an endangered snake was thought to be living in the area.

Simply Put: Avoid I-79 on Friday Night and Saturday

PennDOT predicts significant delays for area between Wexford and Cranberry exits.

Cranberry Police Get Bulletproof Vests with Help from Federal Grant

The U.S. Department of Justice’s Bulletproof Vest Partnership program reimburses the department for a portion of the cost of six new vests.

Occupy Pittsburgh Plans to Rally at Romney Fundraiser Events

The group is set to rally Thursday when Mitt Romney comes to town to hold two fundraisers.

I-279 Bridge Inspection Could Slow Traffic Tuesday

One lane to be closed southbound on I-279.

Citizens Marcellus Shale Commission Issues Findings

The group made more than 100 recommendations regarding Marcellus Shale operations in the state—including a moratorium on drilling on state game lands.

Cranberry's Online Home Gets a Makeover

The township hopes new features on the website will enhance customer service.

Funding Cuts Hurt, Western PA Educators Tell Legislators

Educators, community leaders testify to effects of state education budget reductions at a hearing before the House Democratic Policy Committee.

Expect Bottleneck on I-79 Friday Night Near Wexford Exit

Restrictions will occur from 7 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Saturday.

Snail Mail Gets More Expensive in 2012

The new 45-cent price is the first price change for first-class mail stamps in more than two and a half years.

Cranberry Wins $50,000 Grand Prize in Waste Water Technology Competition

As its prize, the Brush Creek waste water plant will receive equipment from Hach Company.

Weekend Closure Rescheduled for I-79 North in Butler County

The closure will take place later this month.

Traffic on I-79 Likely to be Slow Near Wexford Exit on Friday

Single-lane closures planned in both directions as crews work on Mingo Road overpass deck.

Public Hearing on Education Funding Cuts Set Friday in Green Tree

The House Democratic Policy Committee will consider the impact budget cuts are having on communities in western Pennsylvania.

Officials Say Cranberry Key to Butler County Job Growth

A federal report names Butler County as the nation’s sixth fastest job growth market.

Seneca Valley Reacts to Corbett's Education Reform Agenda

Officials say the governor's plan would have little local effect.

'Significant Delays' Expected This Weekend on I-79 Near Cranberry Interchange

There will be single-lane traffic Saturday and Sunday.

Obama Touts Jobs Proposal on South Side, Urges Senate to Pass Bill

President Barack Obama visited the South Side Tuesday on a critical day for the American Jobs Act.

Happy Columbus Day! Here's What Is Closed

Some government offices are open.

Allegheny County Turns Courthouse Fountain Pink to Spread Breast Cancer Awareness

The annual tradition marks the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and is intended to encourage women to get yearly mammograms in the hopes of detecting the disease early.

Targeting Violence: Regional Conference Explores Prevention of Crimes, Gang Awareness

The conference in Cranberry brings together law enforcement members, school administrators, and community leaders from Western Pennsylvania to discuss violent crime and gang activity

No Highflyers Here: Cranberry to Comply with Airport Ordinance

Because of its location near two regional airports, Cranberry's buildings are not to top 200 feet.

Regional Gang Awareness Conference Meets Wednesday in Cranberry

U.S. Attorney David J. Hickton is among the speakers discussing violent crime and gang activity.

Look for I-79 Restrictions This Weekend

PennDot says to expect significant delays.

Lt. Gov. Cawley: Natural Gas Is 'Game Changer' in Western PA

25th Annual St. Barnabas CEO Leadership Conference held Monday in Richland Township focused on energy.

PennDOT Begins Work on Route 228

The highway restoration project in Adams Township is expected to be complete by mid-October.

Touched By Terror: Patch Remembers 9/11 in 911 Snapshots

A powerful mosaic that captures sentiments across the country.

Regional U.S. Congressmen React to Obama's Speech

U.S. Reps. Tim Murphy, Mike Doyle and Jason Altmire react to the President's call for Congress to act on job creation, transportation and fair taxation.

Shards of World Trade Center Steel Inspire 9/11 Memorials Across America

In Cranberry and in hundreds of communities, a piece of steel from the Twin Towers begets memories of a day to mourn and prayers for a future of peace. Today, Patch shares many of those stories with you.