Butler Health System is taking measures to deal with the number of people currently in need of intensive care. According to a press release from BHS Wednesday afternoon, both Butler [... Read more
A home in Center Township was completely destroyed by an early morning fire. It happened just before 8:30 a.m. in the 100 block of Caravan Lane, which is a mobile […] Read more
With some parents opting to send their children to cyber-charter schools because of the pandemic, school districts in the county are facing mounting financial challenges. The Mars Area Schoo... Read more
Several local state representatives are among those calling on Governor Tom Wolf to convene a special session of the legislature focusing on election oversight. Republican State Representati... Read more
The state treasurer says that his office will be able to shift funds into the Department of Transportation to help cover costs through the end of the fiscal year. Joe […] Read more
There were 85 new cases of COVID-19 reported by the state for Butler County on Wednesday. Although the number of reported tests was small, as there were 86 negative test […] Read more
There are no new real estate taxes a part of next year’s Butler County budget. The projected $69.6 million general fund budget was presented to the county commissioners earlier today. [... Read more
The Mars School Board will not commit to an increase in tax millage rate for next year below the index set by the state. The board made the decision by […] Read more
The forecast is dry for today, but some shoveling and sled riding could still happen after Butler County received its first batch of wintry weather yesterday. Some parts of the […] Read more
The Butler Township Planning Commission will wait for further review by staff before making a recommendation about a housing development planned for the Highfield area. After hearing from a... Read more