The Butler Area School District’s new drug testing policy has resulted in some parents becoming aware that their child could have a drug problem. The school board heard an update on the test... Read more
Gas prices in western Pennsylvania have increased slightly. According to AAA’s weekly gas price report, prices for a gallon of regular, unleaded, self-serve in the region are up by about a p... Read more
Two longtime local school administrators will be stepping down at the conclusion of the current school year. McQuistion Elementary School Principal Linda Smith-Peifer and Northwest Elementar... Read more
The U.S. Army Recruiting Station in Clarion is welcoming a new recruiter. Army Staff Sergeant Caleb Natali recently reported for duty at the station. Natali is a 2012 graduate of Butler Seni... Read more
A new film series is about to get underway with a goal to bridge the gap between Slippery Rock University and the Slippery Rock community. The Slippery Rock Community Library will host the f... Read more
One person was seriously injured in a crash that closed a portion of Route 228 in Adams Township for nearly four hours on Monday. The crash between two vehicles happened about 10:30 a.m. on... Read more
Two men from Butler who are already in jail for injuring three Butler City police officers during a chase in December, are now facing more charges stemming from a violent retail theft. Polic... Read more
It was cold on Monday morning- zero degrees at 6 a.m. in the city of Butler- but that will pale in comparison to what residents will be dealing with later this week. Temperatures on Monday a... Read more
The Butler County Symphony will be performing a winter-themed show later this week at Butler Intermediate High School. The group will be joined by pianist Stephen Beus for their show “Nordic... Read more
A local state lawmaker has still not responded after allegations of sexual assault surfaced against him last week. State Rep. Brian Ellis, of Butler, who represents the 11th District, is all... Read more
