The Mars Area School District is moving ahead with plans to eliminate a music teacher position over the objections of some parents, students and community members. With the retirement of [... Read more
The newest member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives has received her committee assignments for the current legislative session. Newly sworn-in Republican Marci Mustello of Butler... Read more
A Monday evening drug bust in the city of Butler resulted in three arrests and the seizure of cash and suspected drugs. The Butler County Drug Task Force and Butler […] Read more
The top administrator of the Butler School District is recommending a reorganization plan that would close the Butler Middle School at some point in the future. Superintendent Dr. Brian Whit... Read more
Police believe a driver fell asleep at the wheel before crashing on Sunday in Butler Township. 24-year-old McKenzie Lumley of Tarentum was traveling northbound on Pittsburgh Road- at the Gre... Read more
The Butler Area School District has changed one school administrator and continues to look for someone to fill another position. During a school board meeting on Monday, members approved the... Read more
To the surprise of some, gas prices in the area continue to go down. According to AAA’s weekly gas price report, the average price for a gallon of regular, unleaded, […] Read more
We’re learning more about how much money has been distributed locally through the paycheck protection program. Nextier Bank says they’ve funded nearly $100 million in loans through the feder... Read more
The Butler County Chamber of Commerce is notifying local small businesses of a number of nationwide grants available. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is offering grants of $5000 to [... Read more
The rate of new COVID-19 cases in Butler County continues to slow as four confirmed cases were announced by state officials Thursday. That brings Butler County’s total number of confirmed [... Read more
United States Congressman Mike Kelly is continuing to ask for a modification of current trade regulations to protect jobs at AK Steel. Kelly was joined by a bipartisan group of […] Read more
April can be a month of extreme weather swings and the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is reminding residents of steps that can be taken to prepare for and recover from […] Read more
Slippery Rock University is teaming up with a not-yet-opened business to give students a unique learning opportunity. 31 students in SRU’s Food and Beverage Operations class have been able t... Read more