A local state lawmaker is questioning the validity of Pennsylvania’s elections. State Rep. Daryl Metcalfe, a republican who represents the state’s 12th district which includes most of southe... Read more
The South Butler County School District teachers are officially on strike. The district notified parents via a phone call and email at 10 a.m. that school “will not be in […] Read more
About 100 South Butler residents came together Wednesday night in support of a resolution to the ongoing contract dispute between teachers and the district’s school board. Speakers at... Read more
Students across the country walked out of classrooms on Wednesday to support resolutions ending school violence. Butler County students also participated in the National School Walkout. Sene... Read more
Work begins on Thursday on a project to improve travel on a busy Adams Township roadway. PennDOT will start a safety and mobility improvement effort at the intersection of Route […] Read more
The number of flu cases in Butler County have decreased in the last few weeks. The Pennsylvania Health Department is now classifying activity as ‘regional’ which is a downgrade from [... Read more
Slippery Rock University has finally picked a new president. Dr. William Behre will begin his new role July 1. He was unanimously selected by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher [... Read more
A Westmoreland County man is facing charges after he allegedly strangled a woman. The incident happened on Sunday just before 5 a.m. when state police responded to a house in […] Read more
When Mars students head back to class next week, some will be given a computer or pad that they can take home. The district’s One-To-One Technology Program provides each high […] Read more
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is asking motorists to drive safely as we close out the Labor Day weekend. PennDOT has dedicated money for increased impaired driving enforcemen... Read more
If you’re planning to head out on a waterway today to enjoy the last of the holiday weekend, officials are urging you to be safe. Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission […] Read more
A local business is supporting food pantries in our area through a month-long food collection. Armstrong is sponsoring the 2nd annual Avenge Hunger Month food drive as part of their [... Read more
A jury has announced their decision in a case involving a local woman who was accused of a variety of charges following a 2018 incident. According to our news partners […] Read more