The Mars School Board will not commit to an increase in tax millage rate for next year below the index set by the state. The board made the decision by a 6-3 vote Tuesday night, which if app... Read more
The forecast is dry for today, but some shoveling and sled riding could still happen after Butler County received its first batch of wintry weather yesterday. Some parts of the county receiv... Read more
The Butler Township Planning Commission will wait for further review by staff before making a recommendation about a housing development planned for the Highfield area. After hearing from a... Read more
Butler City Council is again exploring options with regard to monetizing parking assets. Tuesday night Council approved a motion to authorize and direct the City Clerk to advertise for seale... Read more
5pm Update The PA Department of Health has provided additional information in a press release this afternoon that changes the dates of the free COVID-19 testing at Michelle Krill Field at Hi... Read more
There were 133 new cases of COVID-19 for Butler County on Tuesday. That comes with 204 negative tests, giving the Department of Health’s daily report a 39.5 percent positivity rate. There we... Read more
South Butler has extended their remote instruction through the beginning of January. Superintendent Dr. David Foley said at a special meeting last night that the county’s high level of coron... Read more
A road closure in Cranberry Township originally planned for this weekend has been postponed due to weather. According to PennDOT officials, the closure of Freedom Road will now begin on Frid... Read more
An opportunity for food, fire, and fellowship will be offered later this week in Cranberry Township. The next in a summer series of Fire and Food Trucks gatherings is scheduled to take place... Read more
Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey says he’s concerned about the growing number of cyber attacks. He spoke to members of the press and detailed what he views as one the biggest threats to the U... Read more
A member of Armstrong’s programming team recently received an award for his work on a local TV show. Matt Lutz was recognized with a Telly Award for his work as a producer on the show Up Fur... Read more
One woman is recovering after a one vehicle crash on Tuesday afternoon. It happened around 4:30 p.m. on Eagle Mill Road in Connoquenessing Township. Police say 27-year-old Maria Soldner of B... Read more
Fireflies are the focus of an event later this week at a local park. McConnells Mill Park staff will present a program about lightning bugs from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday at the Kildoo Pavilio... Read more