The PIAA is suspending their playoffs for two weeks, the board of directors announced today. In a press release, the board said that the basketball playoffs and AA swimming championships [... Read more
The City of Butler could soon be designated as a Monarch City. Councilman Jeff Smith introduced plans for the city to create pollinator gardens in Ritts, Father Marinaro, and Memorial [... Read more
Recent health concerns have affected the opportunity to give blood and help the American Red Cross help those in need. Mars Area High School Student Council is still hosting a […] Read more
A local lawmaker is holding an event for those who have served in the military along with their families. State Representative Marci Mustello is hosting an Aid and Attendance Seminar [... Read more
With Penn State University announcing that all non-essential campus events have been cancelled through April 6th due to concerns about coronavirus, a large group of students will not be comp... Read more
As local leaders consider the impact of a possible closure of AK Steel, Commissioner Leslie Osche told our newsroom details of what the plant means to the Butler County economy. […] Read more
The Mars Area School Board is moving forward with a plan that is expected to save the district over a million dollars. By a vote of 5-4, the board approved […] Read more
With the 12th presumptive case of the coronavirus in Pennsylvania, the state’s Secretary of Health is explaining the difference between isolation and quarantine. “Quarantine separates... Read more
The Butler Transit Authority is considering the purchase of more buses. The Authority’s Board of Directors approved a motion Tuesday to participate in a joint bus procurement deal with Beave... Read more
The state’s Commonwealth Court is warning residents to be aware of a recently reported phone scam. Officials say the calls “spoof” the court’s telephone number and demand payments through Pa... Read more