A Freeport volunteer firefighter has been suspended from the department while an investigation continues regarding a racist Facebook post. Christopher Negley wrote a post on Facebook on Frid... Read more
The state House of Representatives adjourned for the summer on Monday, with one high-profile piece of legislation left unfinished and in all likelihood, dead. A bill to reduce the size [... Read more
VA Butler Healthcare’s newest director has been on the job for about two months and says he’s impressed with Butler’s facilities and staff. Alan Petrazzi started in May. He’s worked [... Read more
Slippery Rock University will begin offering a master’s degree in hospitality and tourism management beginning this fall. The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education approved the Maste... Read more
Enjoy Tuesday, because Wednesday will be wet. The National Weather Service has already issued a hazardous weather outlook for the Butler County area for Wednesday, warning of “isolated... Read more
The City of Butler Parks, Recreation Grounds, and Facilities Authority approved the purchase of replacement seats to finish a project that addresses seating in need of repair at Kelly Automo... Read more
A motorcyclist was reportedly injured in a crash Sunday evening. The crash happened about 7:15 p.m. on Route 68 (Chicora Road) in Oakland Township, in the area of O’Donnell Car […] Read more
A local environmental education group is screening a movie with a local connection this weekend at the Butler Area Public Library. Marcellus Outreach Butler will show the PBS and National [... Read more
Local residents still have one more chance to help stuff the bus to make a merrier holiday season for those in need in our community. The Butler Transit Authority’s Santa […] Read more
The first of four local presentations focusing on diversity will be held this weekend in Cranberry Township. The Cranberry Area Diversity Network will screen a movie from noon to 3:30 [... Read more
Two more chances to enjoy live, local, holiday music are planned for this weekend. First, the Sounds of Pittsburgh Chorus will be performing at Succop Theater on the campus of […] Read more
The Old Stone House in Slippery Rock will once again host their Christmas Open House this weekend. The event will be on Saturday from 3 to 7 p.m. Those attending will […] Read more
The public is invited to get in the spirit of the season at an upcoming event on the campus of Slippery Rock University. SRU’s Performing Arts and Lecture Series is […] Read more