Students in the Mars Area School District will be able to continue to enjoy free breakfast and lunch through the end of this school year. The United States Department of […] Read more
The Butler Transit Authority is moving ahead with construction plans for a facility expansion. The Authority’s Board of Directors accepted several bids from contractors to perform the work a... Read more
Security is increasing at Pennsylvania’s state capital. The decision was made by officials following last week’s attack on the U.S. Capitol Building and reports of planned protests in Harris... Read more
There were 119 new cases of COVID-19 and four additional deaths for Butler County on Tuesday. That now brings the death toll in the county to 256. As of Monday […] Read more
Butler Area School District administrators are recommending that Broad Street Elementary School reopen for students in the fall of 2021. Superintendent Dr. Brian White talks about how this d... Read more
According to Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine, the state has administered 285,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. However, she also said the state has received 827,300 total doses since... Read more
Local wildlife managers are asking for community cooperation in preserving native species from dangerous threats. Last month a regular visitor to Glade Run Lake in southern Butler County not... Read more
Another push is being made by some in the state legislature to increase dog license fees. A bill was introduced earlier this week that would see the fee increase from […] Read more
Residents of Butler and Armstrong Counties looking to recycle electronics will have the chance to do so this weekend. An e-waste collection is planned for Saturday from 9 a.m. to […] Read more
The Mars School Board has approved a new three-year contract with the district’s support employees. The board voted unanimously to accept the deal during a meeting Tuesday. The union represe... Read more
Slippery Rock University has created a new subdivision to improve organization and better connect with the needs of students. The recently created Center for Career and Academic Progress wil... Read more
The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania is encouraging residents to participate in a Day of Caring this week. Local residents are invited to volunteer to create summer fun kits that [... Read more
There were 10 new cases of COVID-19 and no additional deaths for Butler County Tuesday. Although that’s a jump from yesterday’s report, it still is keeping with the trend of […] Read more