The Slippery Rock University council of trustees approved a 2% tuition increase during their quarterly business meeting Friday. If approved by the State System Board of Governors early next... Read more
A former Butler County resident was found guilty of first-degree murder in Florida. Kimberly Kessler was convicted for the murder of her co-worker Joleen Cummings in 2018. Prosecutors say Ke... Read more
A Butler County company has been penalized as a result of a workplace accident that resulted in the death of an employee over three years ago. The United States Department of Justice recentl... Read more
The City of Butler recognized a special accomplishment for two Butler natives with proclamations issued during Thursday’s Butler City Council meeting. Friday has been declared Grand Master R... Read more
The State System of Higher Education is facing a significant reduction in revenue for this past year. The governing body for the 14 state system universities reportedly lost $32 million in r... Read more
Another Republican is set to enter the race for governor. State Senator Scott Martin of Lancaster County is holding an online news conference tomorrow morning to announce a bid for statewide... Read more
Two more people have died locally this week as a result of serious COVID-19 symptoms at Butler Memorial Hospital. The hospital reported two COVID-related deaths to the state on Monday. Accor... Read more
State officials are reminding residents that the deadline for voter registration is approaching. Acting Secretary of State Leigh Chapman says that the final day to register to vote is May 2n... Read more
The Butler Area Public Library is challenging tweens with an Earth Day activity later this week. As part of this year’s Earth Day celebration, the library is hosting an Earth Day Escape Room... Read more
An event later this week at Slippery Rock University will focus on a message of unity to eradicate discrimination and racism. An event called A Civil Discourse is taking place Thursday at 7... Read more
The price of natural gas is surging to numbers that haven’t been seen in nearly 15 years. With the ongoing war in the Ukraine and cooler spring temperatures, the price of natural gas is the... Read more
The U.S. Department of Defense has designated April as the Month of the Military Child and a local district is recognizing kids in families that are providing the country with military servi... Read more
Visitors are welcome to an event later this week at a local state park that will focus on a unique bird. On Thursday, Moraine State Park will host a Woodcock Walk from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Pa... Read more