A member of the Slippery Rock University track team is going to run from San Francisco to New York City. Ellie Pearson of Elk County will participate in 4K For […] Read more
The long-going battle between the South Butler School District and its teachers ended on Wednesday, putting away a four-year long contract dispute which resulted in a teachers’ strike... Read more
A busy intersection in Center Township is once again open after two tractor-trailers pulled down power lines on Wednesday. Just before 3 p.m. on Wednesday, officials say a truck pulling an [... Read more
The battle between the South Butler School District and its teachers is over. The teachers union voted on Wednesday to accept the contract put forth earlier this month by a […] Read more
Legislation making its way through Harrisburg would make depression screenings routine in Pennsylvania schools. Companion bills in the House and Senate would make the screenings as common fo... Read more
Twenty-one teachers, administrative, secretarial, custodial and cafeteria staff have retired from the Seneca Valley School District. The district says the individuals represent a total of 53... Read more
Today is Flag Day, which means government offices and some businesses are closed. The Butler County Government Center, Annex Building, Courthouse and municipal courts are closed. The Butler... Read more
With Black Friday fast approaching, holiday gift-givers should take a look at the recently released annual ‘Trouble in Toyland’ report. Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale is call... Read more
Initial statewide bear harvest results are in, and so far it appears hunters harvested about 200 fewer bears this year compared to last. The state game commission says 1,015 bears […] Read more
A new program is saving money for students at Slippery Rock University. The Open Educational Resources Grant initiative provided funding to six SRU faculty members during the fall semester i... Read more
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is taking extra measures to safeguard critical utility systems as part of National Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month. In order... Read more
The Butler City Fire Department and Salvation Army are asking for the community’s help in buying gifts for children and seniors. Angel tags are hanging from a Christmas tree at […] Read more
The plan for a mini-casino in a neighboring Beaver County is being scrapped. The PA Gaming Board denied a proposal to open a mini-casino after a Mount Airy Casino was […] Read more