The Mars Area School Board is moving forward with a plan that is expected to save the district over a million dollars. By a vote of 5-4, the board approved […] Read more
With the 12th presumptive case of the coronavirus in Pennsylvania, the state’s Secretary of Health is explaining the difference between isolation and quarantine. “Quarantine separates... Read more
A local man is facing charges including felony robbery and aggravated assault after an incident over the weekend in the city of Butler. According to a criminal complaint, a man […] Read more
A portion of Route 8 North in neighboring Venango County was shut down for hours yesterday after a truck spilled metal shavings onto the road. According to PennDOT representatives, it [... Read more
The Butler Transit Authority and the company they contract with to provide drivers are prepared for the likely local spread of coronavirus. The Authority heard about measures taken by MV [... Read more
The Butler Transit Authority is considering the purchase of more buses. The Authority’s Board of Directors approved a motion Tuesday to participate in a joint bus procurement deal with Beave... Read more
The state’s Commonwealth Court is warning residents to be aware of a recently reported phone scam. Officials say the calls “spoof” the court’s telephone number and demand payments through Pa... Read more
A local group is holding an annual event later this week with a goal of honoring several special women. The Spring Mixer of the United Way Women’s Leadership Council of […] Read more
The ARC’s Saint Patrick’s Day party for Thursday has been canceled. It was scheduled to be at the Tanglewood Center. Read more
High school musical season around the Butler County area continues this weekend with performances from a couple more local schools. The Freeport Area School District will stage “42nd Street”... Read more