A university in the state system is looking to reverse declining enrollment numbers by dropping the price of tuition. The IUP (Indiana University of Pennsylvania) council of trustees will be... Read more
Although the Butler County area saw a major employer close its doors earlier this month, a new study found that Pennsylvania saw the least amount of layoffs at the tail end of last year. Acc... Read more
Casino numbers are down slightly in the state compared to this past fall. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board released numbers for January and it showed just over $393 million in revenue—t... Read more
Local hospitalization rates connected to COVID-19 continue to decrease. For the third consecutive update spanning nearly two weeks, no one died locally at Butler Memorial Hospital as a resul... Read more
The South Butler School District is another step closer to changing their name following a new bill that was signed by Governor Tom Wolf. The new law allows school boards to change the distr... Read more
All Butler County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and federal offices and courts are closed today in observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday. Banks and post offices are closed, and there is... Read more
We’re learning more information about an accident involving a tractor trailer that happened last week. The crash took place last Wednesday afternoon around 3 p.m. on Oneida Valley Road in Wa... Read more
A local business owner and current school board member is seeking a seat in the state house of representatives. John Kennedy of Middlesex Township announced that he will run for either the 8... Read more
A new training program will be available to members of the Butler County Sheriff’s office. Last week, county commissioners approved the use of an online program called Police Academy One. Ac... Read more
Today begins Future Farmers of America Week. It’s also known as FFA now, and State Senator Elder Vogel says the program is designed for students in the 7th through 12th grade. “Members of th... Read more


