Everything is different in this COVID era. But, the support for Veterans remained unchanged. Veterans of all ages, and those in community stood amid a drizzle Wednesday morning to honor thos... Read more
The Butler Health System has reported more deaths from COVID-19 this week. This afternoon, Butler Memorial Hospital released information to our newsroom that they are treating 25 patients fo... Read more
Pennsylvania health officials say that flu season is now underway, with more than 350 cases in the Commonwealth so far. Officials also say there has been the first flu-associated death in th... Read more
Today is Veterans Day which means several buildings and institutions are closed. All government buildings are shut down, including the Butler County Courthouse, Government Center and Governm... Read more
Like many of events canceled due to COVID-19, there will be no Veterans Day parade today in downtown Butler. Director of Veteran Services John Cyprian said the coronavirus restrictions make... Read more
Mars Area School District administrators have made the decision to close the High School for in-person instruction through December 2nd. According to Mars Superintendent Dr. Mark Gross, four... Read more
The Mars Area teachers’ union has voted to authorize its leaders to call for a work stoppage by giving 48 hours notice if negotiators are unable to reach a contract agreement with the school... Read more
A Renfrew woman is out thousands of dollars following a gift card scam. State police say the fraud happened earlier this month to a 29-year-old woman. She allegedly was contacted by a scamme... Read more
Biking around the neighborhood has always been a popular summertime tradition for kids, and a new initiative will bring more bikes to county children. As part of the ongoing United Way of So... Read more
Another push is being made by some in the state legislature to increase dog license fees. A bill was introduced earlier this week that would see the fee increase from $6 to $10 per year. Dem... Read more
Residents of Butler and Armstrong Counties looking to recycle electronics will have the chance to do so this weekend. An e-waste collection is planned for Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at F... Read more
The Mars School Board has approved a new three-year contract with the district’s support employees. The board voted unanimously to accept the deal during a meeting Tuesday. The union represe... Read more
Slippery Rock University has created a new subdivision to improve organization and better connect with the needs of students. The recently created Center for Career and Academic Progress wil... Read more