Due to increasing numbers of respiratory illnesses masks will now be encouraged at all UPMC hospitals and outpatient areas. UPMC says that it has been monitoring cases in healthcare faciliti... Read more
Butler County native Marc Fogel has been released from a Russian prison after three and a half years. The teacher from Oakmont was released as part of an exchange Tuesday […] Read more
The Mars Area School Board continues to consider options for an expansion project at their elementary school. At their meeting last week, board members heard from a representative of the [... Read more
The Butler Transit Authority will finally be receiving a repaired coach bus that was damaged in a crash a couple years ago. According to Executive Director John Paul, the commuter […] Read more
Butler County Community College has chosen a longtime member of their team to take over an administrative position. After a national search, William “Jake” Friel has been named as Vice [... Read more
A large number of Butler County Fire Companies will receive state money from slot machine gaming to help with operational expenses. The Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service grants are... Read more
In hopes of providing farmers and poultry technicians with support due to the spread of avian flu, the Pennsylvania legislator and executive branch signed a new law in two weeks. […] Read more
Tri-Union Seafoods has recalled certain canned tuna product brands after reports of a manufacturing defect. According to the FDA, the recall is due to an issue with the “easy pull” […... Read more
Police are providing more information about a fatal crash last week in Lawrence County. The accident happened last Wednesday on Rout 19 near the intersection with Harlansburg Road. Police sa... Read more
The Butler Area School Board took a closer look Monday at anticipated budget figures for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. Director of Finance and Operations Heather Bonzo outlined the num... Read more
