The first reading of a new drug policy at Butler Area School District is expected to take place at Monday’s school board meeting. The policy is modeled after other county […] Read more
A fire badly damaged a home in Winfield Township on Sunday. The fire started about noon at a two-story house on Christmas Lane, according to the Butler County 911 Center. […] Read more
There’s still time to sign up for the Butler Road Race this weekend. The race is Saturday, June 23 and includes two races- a 5-mile run and a 2-kilometer run […] Read more
Last week’s death of popular Olympic skier Bode Miller’s young daughter due to drowning has been a grim reminder to some people of the dangers that come with children and […] Read more
A program to help veterans become teachers in one year at Slippery Rock University has received additional state funding. The Pennsylvania Department of Education has received $1.6 million i... Read more
The four-year long contract dispute between the South Butler School District and its teachers did affect the school year for students. The teachers went on strike in March, which pushed [... Read more
A salmonella outbreak that has affected people in 31 states- including in Pennsylvania- has been linked to Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal. The Kellogg Company said Thursday it was voluntarily... Read more
The Mars Area School District and nearby residents are giving thanks for the efforts of some local Vo-Tech students. The district recently commissioned students in the Butler County Area Voc... Read more
Those looking to get out of the house this holiday weekend are invited to enjoy the next production of the Butler Little Theatre. The Language Archive will open Friday at […] Read more
Those traveling in downtown Butler this Thanksgiving holiday can enjoy free parking in several areas. Parking is free at all street meters through Sunday. Drivers are reminded to continue to... Read more
Governor Tom Wolf has signed a bill into law that will raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco and e-cigarettes in Pennsylvania. The new law requires a person to be […] Read more
67 cases of E. coli have been reported across 19 states that the Center for Disease Control says is linked to romaine lettuce. The CDC says not to eat or […] Read more
PennDOT officials are reminding state residents that this is the last holiday season you can use a driver’s license that is not REAL ID compliant to board flights. Starting on […] Read more