Governor Tom Wolf is renewing his call to raise the minimum wage in Pennsylvania. “21 other states raised their minimum wage on Jan. 1st,” Wolf said. “That brings the total... Read more
A bill authored by a local lawmaker to restructure and enhance the office of the State Fire Commissioner has advanced out of committee. Senate Bill 987, authored by Republican Senator [... Read more
A Prospect man has been charged following a vehicle accident over the weekend in Butler Township. According to Butler Township Police, around 3:30 a.m. Saturday officers and emergency respon... Read more
The former principal at Summit Township Elementary School has been transitioned to a new role. The Butler Area School Board has approved Lesley Fidler to take over as principal of […] Read more
Police in Mercer County are looking for an inmate who escaped custody while being taken back to prison. Travis Brandt was visiting family yesterday under police supervision, when he escaped... Read more
The Republican Party in Pennsylvania has given their endorsements to candidates in statewide races later this year. The GOP gave their stamp of approval to former Allegheny County Councilwom... Read more
The Pennsylvania’s State Police Camp Cadet registration is now open. The Troop D program is for students 18 and younger who live in Butler, Lawrence and Mercer Counties. Camp Cadet […... Read more
Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati has appointed Senator Joe Pittman to serve as Chairman of the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee for the remainder of the 2019-20 Legislativ... Read more
A local school district will be receiving money from the state to help prepare students for careers in computer and technology fields. Seneca Valley School District has been awarded a [... Read more
An opportunity for community connection in a fun environment is returning to the Butler Area School District. After an absence of several years, Kennywood Day will return to the Butler [... Read more