This past weekend marked the 15th anniversary of the last time minimum wage went up in Pennsylvania. The $2 per hour increase was signed into law on July 9th, 2006 and Democrats in Harrisbur... Read more
A recent gift to Slippery Rock University Foundation will provide generous support to future generations of students. The $1.1 million donation made by Joseph McCandless is considered the la... Read more
PennDOT is continuing early summer road project maintenance work in Butler County this week. These activities include bridge repair on Prospect Road in Jackson Township along with pipe repla... Read more
A local school district has received national recognition for excellence in education communications. The Seneca Valley Communications Department 12 awards from the National School Public Re... Read more
Those interested in local railroad history are invited to a presentation coming up this week at Moraine State Park. Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. a talk about the History of the Western A... Read more
Two people from Karns City face charges after a visit from the state police in Butler. According to the police report, the trooper was called to 1724 Oneida Valley Road to notify the occupan... Read more
A local group will be holding a ceremony in downtown Butler Saturday to honor the 250th anniversary of the United States. The General Richard Butler Chapter of the Daughters of the American... Read more
Over the past seven days, there have been 16 new cases of COVID-19 for Butler County. That’s down just a handful of cases from the previous seven days. Meanwhile there was a very slight upti... Read more
Car enthusiasts as well as those looking for family fun won’t have far to go this weekend for an event to benefit local groups. Lowrie Place is hosting the Butler Rodfathers for their first... Read more
It’s a great weekend to enjoy some outdoor activities at our local State Parks. First, on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. a Salamander Safari is planned on Hell Run Creek at McConnells Mill State Pa... Read more

