New data shows that there’s a growing number of state residents who are enrolling for food stamps. It’s also known as the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program and it’s seen an increas... Read more
Crews were on the scene of a three vehicle accident in Connoquenesssing Township earlier this morning. It happened just after 7:30 a.m. at the intersection of Evans City Road and Stevenson R... Read more
For nearly eight months now, the public comment session of Butler County Commissioner meetings have been dominated by talk of the 2020 election. A group of Republicans have been calling for... Read more
Organizers say a fundraiser this past weekend for Ukrainian relief was a big success. A baked goods sale and raffle was held Saturday at the Cabot United Methodist Church. Organizer Leigh Ba... Read more
The Butler Area School District is moving ahead with filing a lawsuit regarding the playoff eligibility of their football team. At their Monday meeting, the school board approved a motion to... Read more
Governor Tom Wolf is ordering all commonwealth flags to fly at half-staff in honor of the two State Police Troopers who were struck and killed by a vehicle near Philadelphia. 33-year-old Tro... Read more
Gas prices have dropped slightly both locally as well as across western Pennsylvania as a whole over the past week. According to AAA’s weekly gas price report, the average price for a gallon... Read more
The Butler Area Public Library continues to present activities and programs for all ages during this upcoming week. It’s Beach Fun Week for the Kids Summer Reading Challenge with Grab and Go... Read more
The number of new college graduates with a teaching degree is falling in Pennsylvania. So, Slippery Rock University is trying to target a different demographic other than traditional student... Read more
PennDOT is continuing summer road project maintenance work around Butler County this week. These activities include rock lining on Oneida Valley Road (Route 38) in Summit Township. Patching... Read more
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is working on a plan for the return of a native furbearer once common to certain areas in Pennsylvania. Last week the Game Commission’s Board of Commissioner... Read more
The public is invited to a unique program in Cranberry Township that will focus on the history of our area with military service at sea. A presentation titled “From the Three Rivers to the D... Read more
The Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber of Commerce is holding a competition after a networking event later this week. A Chamber Connections Meeting is planned for Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at Dis... Read more