Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day and a number of facilities are closed. All county and federal government offices and courts are closed. The PennDOT license center is also […] Read more
A local attorney with a familiar name has announced his candidacy for judge. Matthew McCune recently announced his intention to run for one of the seats on the Butler County […] Read more
The Karns City School District is looking to lease a now-closed elementary school. The district is seeking offers for the former Sugarcreek Elementary School. In a letter from their solicito... Read more
The 2025 Property Tax/rent rebate application for older and disabled state residents has opened. While in Pittsburgh late last week, Governor Josh Shapiro announced the reopening for the reb... Read more
A jury has found a Harmony man guilty of sexually abusing an autistic child Friday afternoon in a Butler County court house. 46-year-old Shaun Sheffer was found to be guilty […] Read more
Freezing cold temperatures are coming early next week and it can be dangerous if you’re not prepared. Overnight temperatures are expected to be around negative ten degrees early next week [... Read more
Crews were called to a residence hall last night at Slippery Rock University for a smoke-filled room. Crews were alerted around 8:30 p.m. for smoke in a room at Rhoads […] Read more
Another breakout of a deadly deer disease has been found in the state according to the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Chronic Wasting Disease has been discovered in Northeast Pennsylvania, Lu... Read more
Last week a state commission held a discussion on women’s health and highlighted state resources available. The discussion was held on the University of Pittsburgh campus and it featured the... Read more
The amount of revenue the state brought in during January was slightly less than expected. The Department of Revenue announced that collections totaled $3.9 billion last month. This is just... Read more
Butler County Community College is repairing their fire training burn building. College officials say the project is underway to replace haydite blocks that are designed to help withstand fl... Read more
A new statewide grant aims to better support survivors of sexual violence. A $2.5 million federal grant was awarded to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency to establish a [... Read more
The head of a Pennsylvania agency is stepping down from the position after being asked to reapply. The head of the Office of Consumer Advocate, Patrick Cicero, has resigned saying […] Read more