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
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
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