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
Baby-boomers may remember the first celebration of Earth Day in the United States. It was 50 years ago today, April 22, 1970. The original Earth Day prompted millions of Americans […... Read more
Slippery Rock University is taking steps to help students connect with potential employers during the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis. SRU is one of five institutions in the PA State System [... Read more
One more person in Butler County has died as a result of COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths in the county to six. However, there was only one new […] Read more
A local lawmaker is sponsoring a nationwide bill that would support grocery and convenience store workers. U.S. Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson has introduced the GROCER Act which stands for... Read more
Even though the number of motorists traveling on local roads has decreased due to coronavirus-related stay-at-home orders, the public is asked to take special care during a busy time for [... Read more
Even though libraries across the state remain closed until further notice for the safety of the community and staff, Butler Area Public Library is celebrating National Library week online. L... Read more