The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission will hold two public hearings later this month on a proposed rate increase requested by Peoples Natural Gas. The hearings will take place on Tuesda... Read more
A resident and student of Merakey Allegheny Valley School in Slippery Rock is calling attention to a worker shortage not just at his facility, but other care centers state-and-nationwide. Er... Read more
The Butler Area School District is continuing a program to encourage reading in the summer but help is needed from the public now to keep it going. ‘The BookStop’ is a vehicle loaded with bo... Read more
Since 2008, the month of April has been recognized by Congress as 9-1-1 Education Month. During the month long observance, a variety of emergency groups are offering information to the publi... Read more
A local government official will host the first of two April town hall-style meetings later this week. State Representative Aaron Bernstine, who represents the 10th District, will host “Coff... Read more
Dementia is a disease that affects one’s mind, causing them to have trouble remembering in the short or long term. Sufferers may become confused as to where they are and may forget how... Read more
Have you seen those “We Buy Homes” signs at busy intersections and street corners? According to Pennsylvania’s Attorney General, those signs are often a scam. Josh Shapiro... Read more
A local school is once again collecting diapers for a good cause. In honor of the National Week of the Young Child, Mars Area Primary Center is holding their annual Stuff the Bus Diaper Driv... Read more
Unfortunately, there has been an increase in the number of child abuse cases in the area over the last few years. This is obviously indefensible and those who carry out child abuse should be... Read more
The Saxonburg community is asked to help out with a park cleanup project this weekend. A cleanup of Roebling Park will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 6. The rain date for this activity w... Read more

