Slippery Rock University is asking for approval from the state system of higher education to offer four new degree programs. The degrees are in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, cyb... Read more
Thousands of both Butler County residents and visitors took part in the annual Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival this weekend. More than 2,300 Jeeps registered for the event, with activities tak... Read more
It’s that time of year again….jeep weekend in Butler County. Thousands of jeeps and spectators from all over the nation will travel to Butler to take part in the annual […] Read more
Anthony Bourdain, a chef, author and television personality, has died at the age of 61 by taking his own life. This marks the second celebrity suicide in one week. Fashion […] Read more
Starting in August, Pennsylvania will begin enforcing tougher air pollution standards on its natural gas industry. Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration said Thursday that it will begin requi... Read more
A small, single-engine airplane crashed Thursday in Penn Township. The one-person “experimental” aircraft went down about 11 a.m. in a field near the 100 block of Royal Oak Drive. No [... Read more
The years-long back-and-forth between the South Butler School District and its teachers regarding a contract could soon be over. A three-member arbitration panel- who listened to requests fr... Read more
The Butler Area School District has agreed to a new contract with a union representing a group of their employees. Earlier this week, the school board approved a three year […] Read more
Students at Butler County Community College are gearing up for the performance of a classic dramatic comedy. The Pioneer Players will present “Arsenic and Old Lace” at the Succop Theater [... Read more
The race in the Democratic primary to succeed Eugene DePasquale as state’s Auditor General is quickly adding candidates. Two more public officials announced their candidacy this week. Pittsb... Read more
Local business people are welcome to attend a networking event to be held tonight. The Butler County Young Professionals Annual Membership Mixer is scheduled for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at [... Read more
Some Seneca Valley students are welcoming a new principal to their school. The school board approved the promotion of Erin Mazer from Seneca Valley Intermediate High School assistant princip... Read more
Butler County Controller Ben Holland has been named the new president of a state wide group that represents elected county officials. Holland will serve as president for the Pennsylvania Sta... Read more