Over 100 Butler County businesses have been granted exemptions so far to Governor Wolf’s mandated closure in March. According to the Department of Community and Economic Development, nearly... Read more
An organization that helps veterans in Butler and many surrounding counties has announced that they have received a large funding increase. The Veterans Leadership Program recently received... Read more
Penn State Extension continues to offer opportunities to learn online, particularly about items of relevance during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. One webinar on Tuesday from 1 to 2 p.m. is... Read more
The Catholic Dioceses of Pittsburgh and Greensburg announced plans for a gradual reopening. Churches will be allowed to reopen May 15 for private prayer, reconciliation, small weddings and f... Read more
After several weeks of discussions, ARMCO Park has decided they will not open for business this summer. Leadership at the park will use the time and money saved on staffing and supply costs... Read more
A regional grocer has finalized plans to officially join the Saxonburg community later this summer. After nine months of negotiations over the site of the former Friedmans in Saxonburg, co-o... Read more
Butler City Council is applying for a large state grant to make improvements at Ritts Park as it celebrates its 75th anniversary. Thursday night Council approved a resolution to apply for a... Read more
The Slippery Rock University council of trustees held their quarterly business meeting yesterday. As we told you last week the State System of Higher Education announced a tuition freeze, an... Read more
Mars Area School District is honoring their graduating seniors in a special way later today. The district plans to turn on the stadium lights at the Mars Athletic Complex at 8:20 p.m. tonigh... Read more
A significant historical anniversary will be observed Friday, but only in a muted fashion. May 8, marks the 75th anniversary of V-E Day, the end of WWII in Europe. Although Nazi Germany sur... Read more

