A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and killed on the Pennsylvania Turnpike on Saturday afternoon. It happened just south of the Butler County line in Pine Township, Allegheny County [... Read more
A member of the Slippery Rock University trustees council has been elected to serve as president of a state trustees association. Jeff Smith will begin a two-year term on July […] Read more
A Slippery Rock University student says he owes his life to his fellow classmates. Frantzi Schaub is a junior theatre major and was in an acting class in late March […] Read more
Police have identified the people involved in a crash that seriously injured a motorcyclist on Friday. The crash happened just before noon on Route 422 in Prospect, near the Red […] Read more
Some Butler middle school students are spending their Friday learning about careers in engineering. It’s part of XTO Energy’s “Introduce A Girl To Engineering Day.” XTO employees are working... Read more
A former Butler High School student accused of phoning in a threat earlier this month has been charged. Butler Township Police allege the 16-year-old boy from Centre County called a [... Read more
The Butler Transit Authority approved a draft operations budget for next fiscal year that does not include a fare hike. Authority board members unanimously voted on the $2.1 million budget [... Read more
Fire safety may seem like common sense but some Butler Township students will receive an extra incentive for learning and sharing this important information as part of a family fire [... Read more
A popular annual event to benefit a couple of local resources is planned for this weekend in southern Butler County. Zelie On-Tap is in its fourth year and will be […] Read more
The public is invited to attend an original collaborative performance this weekend on the campus of Slippery Rock University. Slippery Rock University Theatre will present Medea in Methland... Read more
The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Butler is applying for a large state grant in order to assist city home owners with rehabilitation. The Authority approved an application for [... Read more
Over 120 high school students will have a chance to get hands-on mechanical experience thanks to a donation from a local car dealer. The Butler County Vo-Tech received two engines […] Read more
A group of distinguished Slippery Rock University alumni will receive recognition at an event later this week. This year’s SRU Alumni Awards Dinner is planned for Friday at 5 p.m. […] Read more