The number of drug-related deaths in Butler County is down drastically so far this year. According to the Butler County Coroner’s Office, there have been three fatal drug overdoses in [... Read more
Parents in the Mars Area School District are expressing concerns about the lack of special education courses but the school board and administrators maintain that progress is being made towa... Read more
A bill that would cut the size of the Pennsylvania legislature by a quarter was passed by the State House of Representatives on Tuesday. Local Rep. Daryl Metcalfe, who represents […] Read more
As long as South Butler teacher contract negotiations are still ongoing on Wednesday, a local group is planning to hold a rally to encourage both parties to come to a […] Read more
One person was killed and another injured in an accident Monday afternoon just south of Butler County. Northern Regional Police Chief Bob Amann said 54-year-old Jay Watts of Sewickley was [... Read more
There are new bills on the table that could change Pennsylvania’s abortion law. Companion bills introduced in the House and Senate would make it illegal to use Down syndrome as […] Read more
You’ve probably been bombarded with ads for the two candidates running in a special election for Pennsylvania’s 18th Congressional District. That election is happening on Tuesday. It doesn’t... Read more
Damage could have been much worse as a result of a structure fire Monday night in Freeport Borough. The Freeport Volunteer Fire Department was of eight departments responding to the [... Read more
The Butler Area School Board is continuing to discuss reorganization options with administration and figuring out how to best use community feedback. Superintendent Dr. Brian White informed... Read more
A New Kensington man was arrested after he nearly hit a state police officer with his car at a sobriety check point. Kittanning State Police say 26-year-old Terrell Leonard was […] Read more
The annual Butler County Chamber of Commerce celebration of business excellence dinner will take place at 5:30 p.m. today at the Robert M. Smith Student Center on the campus of […] Read more
As part of Lifeline Awareness Week, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is helping low-income residents stay connected through a nationwide program. The Lifeline Program is a federal... Read more