Local kids will have a chance to get started on summer reading with an annual initiative from the Butler Area School District this week. The BookStop will make its first […] Read more
A couple of men from out of town are facing charges following a traffic stop over the weekend in Butler County, which police allege uncovered drugs and a stolen weapon. […] Read more
A Butler man remains in jail after allegedly crashing his ATV into a Butler Township police cruiser. 23-year-old Daniel Morehead was arrested on Sunday following an incident on Route 8. [... Read more
A local bank is expanding into another community. NexTier Bank will open a full service branch location today in Ford City. A ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday morning will kick-off a week-long... Read more
A young staffer for a new state Senator died in a car crash Friday. Brian Swatt, 21, of Lackawanna County was killed in a crash in East Franklin Township, Armstrong […] Read more
The Slippery Rock University council of trustees took time at their quarterly business meeting on Friday to say goodbye to the university’s provost. Philip Way- SRU provost and vice presiden... Read more
No one was reportedly injured in a weekend fire in Franklin Township. A mobile home on Golden Lane- inside Mount Chestnut Mobile Homes- caught fire around 9 p.m. Friday. The […] Read more
According to the state Department of Health’s daily update, there are seven new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Butler County. That brings the total in the county to 150. Meanwhile, […... Read more
A beloved local dog that was known for comforting mourners has died. O’Shea was the longtime pet of Robin Miller of the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home. O’Shea first came to Butler […] Read more
The Butler County Alliance for Children Child Advocacy Center is introducing a new initiative with a goal of minimizing family stress. Play Safe Stay Safe is an effort to collect […] Read more
Wednesday is the first day for students attending any Butler County Community College campus to apply for over $200,000 in scholarships. 128 named scholarships will be awarded to BC3 student... Read more
The City of Butler Parks, Recreation Grounds, and Facilities Authority is getting help from a local lender in dealing with the effects of the coronavirus even as they look ahead […] Read more
Parents and students in grades 9 through 11 are invited to participate in an upcoming online program about future educational plans. The Mars Area High School Guidance Office is hosting [... Read more