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Storms Knock Out Power

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: July 11, 2019In: Featured News

Off-and-on storms moved through Butler County on Thursday morning. Following the storm which rolled through the city of Butler and surrounding areas about 10 a.m, power was knocked out to [... Read more

PASSHE Approves Tuition Freeze

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: July 11, 2019In: Featured News

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Board of Governors approved a tuition freeze Wednesday. That means tuition and fees at all 14 state universities– which includes Slippery Ro... Read more

Bullet-Proof Windows Being Installed In All Co. Magistrate Offices

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: July 11, 2019In: Featured News

Butler County is moving forward with installing bullet proof teller windows in all seven local magistrates’ offices. A company called “Ready Access” out of Chicago will supply the windows fo... Read more

Co. To Get Federal Money To Help Pay For New Voting Machines

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: July 11, 2019In: Featured News

Butler County will get federal grant money to help pay for the county’s new voting system. Through the Help America Vote Act of 2002, Butler County will receive federal financial […] Read more

Pennsylvania Tops List Of States With Most Student Debt

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: July 11, 2019In: Featured News

A personal finance website has released a report that puts Pennsylvania at the top of a list on the states with the most student debt. WalletHub compared states across 12 […] Read more

S. Butler Needs To Fill Top Admin Jobs

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: July 11, 2019In: Featured News

The South Butler County School District needs to fill two major administrative positions this summer following a resignation and a proposed hire that fell through. During a school board meet... Read more

County To Implement State-Mandated Police, Fire Dispatch System

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: July 10, 2019In: Featured News

Butler County will soon be utilizing a new, four-county police and fire dispatch protocol system. County Emergency Services Director Steve Bicehouse said Butler, Lawrence, Mercer and Venango... Read more

PUC Observing “Drinking Water Week”

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: May 06, 2020In: News

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is observing “Drinking Water Week” across the state by trying to raise awareness about the importance of water conservation. The Commission is focu... Read more

4th Graders At Mars Donate Shoes To Lighthouse Foundation

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: May 06, 2020In: News

The Lighthouse Foundation food bank in Middlesex Township will receive a large donation thanks to the efforts of some local students earlier this year. Fourth graders at Mars Area Elementary... Read more

Man Accused Of City Stabbing Now Faces Other Charges

Posted By: Ryan Saeleron: May 05, 2020In: News

A local man accused of a stabbing assault in the city of Butler last week is facing additional charges in connection with a different incident. According to a criminal complaint […] Read more

Nearly $1,000 Of Frozen Food Stolen From Mercer Co. Ice Cream Stand

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: May 05, 2020In: News

Police in Mercer County are investigating who stole nearly $1,000 worth of frozen food from an ice cream stand. The theft happened last Wednesday at Shirly’s Twin Kiss Ice Cream […] Read more

State System Offering Early Retirement Incentives For Non-Faculty

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: May 05, 2020In: News

As state universities look to find ways to reduce their workforce, they are offering some employees an early retirement incentive. The State System of Higher Education’s governing board vote... Read more

Butler Twp. Easing Business Privilege Tax

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: May 05, 2020In: News

Although the deadline for Butler Township businesses to file Business Privilege Tax remains May 15th, the township is providing some relief. At their meeting Monday night, the Township Commi... Read more