The Butler Transit Authority approved a draft operations budget for next fiscal year that does not include a fare hike. Authority board members unanimously voted on the $2.1 million budget [... Read more
The state Senate has approved legislation which cracks down on repeat drunk drivers. The bill makes it a felony for someone convicted of a third DUI with a blood alcohol […] Read more
Local young girls are speaking out to help end the stigma surrounding mental illness. An event titled ‘Believe In Yourself’ will be held on Sunday evening from 5 p.m.- 8 […] Read more
Butler County Community College is considering expanding into a sixth county. BC3 President Dr. Nick Neupauer: “There were a number of options which the University of Pittsburgh could pursue... Read more
It’s April 19…and it’s snowing! The snow was sticking on the ground in Butler Township on Thursday morning. The National Weather Service was forecasting snow showers to fal... Read more
NexTier Bank has completed the purchase of Morgan Center in downtown Butler. NexTier CEO Clem Rosenberger says several floors of the building will be remodeled to allow for employees to [... Read more
A campus-wide emergency drill was conducted Thursday morning on the campus of Slippery Rock University in Butler County. The drill involved university police, the Slippery Rock Police Depart... Read more
Students at a local elementary school will soon enjoy a new outdoor learning classroom. The Butler Area School Board looked over preliminary plans for a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineerin... Read more
The Butler School District announced this week that officials are considering switching to full-day kindergarten. But, that’s not the only change planned for next school year. In a letter se... Read more
Engineers are testing the water at Butler Area School District’s Center Township Elementary School after a teacher discovered “black particles” in the water. Principal Jeff Mathieson said in... Read more