Governor Tom Wolf announced plans Monday to reduce the amount of classroom time student spend taking standardized exams. Beginning next spring, the testing time for the PSSA’s will be reduce... Read more

The Butler Area School District has collected some legal fee reimbursement but may need to take further legal action to get what they believe is owed. According to district solicitor [... Read more

In the midst of two Butler County school districts dealing with lead and copper in their water, many may be wondering how safe the water is at their home? A […] Read more

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving an SUV and a pedestrian in neighboring Lawrence County. The crash happened around midnight along Route 422 in Union Townsh... Read more

It’s already time to start thinking about Christmas. Entries for the 53rd Spirit of Christmas Parade in downtown Butler on Saturday, Nov. 25 will be accepted through Oct. 31. This […] Read more

An end-of-summer mainstay in northern Butler County is back this week. The North Washington Rodeo kicks off with the annual parade Monday evening, followed by events Tuesday through Sunday.... Read more

It’s now been one year since a new law took effect requiring all infants and children under two ride in a rear-facing car seat. Some officers may have been lenient […] Read more