An annual street festival and a visit from an international soccer star are planned for this weekend in and around the Slippery Rock area. First, the 17th annual Villagefest free […] Read more
No one was hurt in an overnight house fire in Slippery Rock Township, Lawrence County. The fire broke out just after midnight at a house on the 3000 block of […] Read more
Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire at a Butler Township home this morning. A call came into the Butler County 911 Center just after 7 a.m. for smoke coming out of […] Read more
The Butler County Government Center has updated their tobacco policy that will change where people smoke and vape. County commissioners approved the new policy that includes a new “smoker’s... Read more
Ramps on a major highway interchange in Butler will again be closed this weekend. According to PennDOT, the on-and-off ramps on Routes 422 and 8 in Butler (near the Bon […] Read more
A local school is holding a fundraiser for a young couple recovering from a recent car crash. Penn Christian Academy will host a Spaghetti Dinner on Friday from 4 to […] Read more
A Mars Area High School student is facing criminal charges after he allegedly made two “non-credible threats” yesterday. A letter posted to the district’s website said that the student distr... Read more
June is National Dairy Month and a few young dairy advocates were honored yesterday by Butler County Commissioners. The Dairy Maids and Lil’ Maids were recognized at the public meeting [... Read more
Graduating seniors of Mars Area High School will receive recognition as part of a ceremony later this week. The Class of 2020 Graduation Ceremony and walk is planned for 6 […] Read more
In an effort to address a critical shortage in regional and local blood supply, the Butler Health System is holding a blood drive. The public is encouraged to make an […] Read more
The Young Musicians of Note educational outreach initiative of the Butler County Symphony Association is providing virtual recognition this year. Young musicians from 26 schools in the Butle... Read more
There will be plenty of heat and humidity today—and that means Central Electric Cooperative is issuing its first peak alert of the season. The alert asks that home owners conserve […] Read more
U.S. Representative Mike Kelly will host a live telephone town hall on Thursday about the ongoing efforts to combat the coronavirus. The toll-free call will begin at 4 p.m. and […] Read more