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
We’re learning a bit more about a new municipal school police force that will likely be overseeing school security at Butler School District beginning this fall. Superintendent Dr. Brian Whi... Read more
The Mars Area School Board is delaying a decision about their 2018-19 school year budget in order to give further consideration to issues, including staffing. Administrators had previously p... Read more
We have some more information on the Model T International Annual Tour coming to Butler County next month. Organizers say the backroads of Butler County will be filled with over […] Read more
The Butler Transit Authority is moving forward with plans to move the location of their main terminal in the City of Butler from East Cunningham Street to West New Castle […] Read more
The Butler Area School District could be the first district in the county to create a Municipal School Police Force. By unanimous vote by school board members during a meeting […] Read more
The Butler Area School District could begin random drug testing of a large number of students as early as this fall. School board members and administrators discussed implementing a Substanc... 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
A local school district is holding a fundraiser to benefit a worthy cause. The students and faculty of the Mars Area School District will hold a “Gold Out” fundraiser on […] Read more
The Cranberry Township Police Department is looking for help removing disabled or abandoned vehicles. A Request For Proposals has been issued for licensed operators interested in becoming ca... Read more