A bill that would ban the use of handheld cellphones by drivers is closer to becoming law following a vote earlier this week. The divided state House passed the bill 124-77 and it now goes b... Read more
A Slippery Rock man is facing several charges after assaulting a police officer while being arrested. Police were called after 29-year-old Joshua Eck had allegedly been making obscene gestur... Read more
The county is beginning the process of replacing the foam that is used during hazardous material responses. The county commissioners approved a contract that will dispose of Class B foam. Th... Read more
A bipartisan state grant program for student teachers will debut today that the governor believes will help address a teaching shortage. The program offers a $15,000 stipend to student teach... Read more
The final phase of work on the Route 228 Balls Bend project that was set to begin yesterday will now start next week due to inclement weather. PennDOT officials say they will begin line pain... Read more
A portion of Gibsonia Road just south of the Butler County line was shut down Tuesday following an accident. The crash happened just after 7 p.m. in Richland Township. Details on the crash a... Read more
With Tax Day now less than a week away, a local group is reminding residents of their free tax preparation service. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program remains open and is still acce... Read more
A local lawmaker is welcoming constituents to an event later this week. Republican State Representative Stephanie Scialabba is celebrating the grand opening of her new district office on Thu... Read more
Giant Eagle will officially move into their corporate office in Butler County this week. The longtime Western PA grocer will hold a ceremony Thursday celebrating their new headquarters in Cr... Read more
The Independence Health System is offering another round of free lifestyle coaching classes. These sessions are free and available as either virtual video classes or in-person learning event... Read more
