A Freeport volunteer firefighter has been suspended from the department while an investigation continues regarding a racist Facebook post. Christopher Negley wrote a post on Facebook on Frid... Read more
The state House of Representatives adjourned for the summer on Monday, with one high-profile piece of legislation left unfinished and in all likelihood, dead. A bill to reduce the size [... Read more
VA Butler Healthcare’s newest director has been on the job for about two months and says he’s impressed with Butler’s facilities and staff. Alan Petrazzi started in May. He’s worked [... Read more
Slippery Rock University will begin offering a master’s degree in hospitality and tourism management beginning this fall. The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education approved the Maste... Read more
Enjoy Tuesday, because Wednesday will be wet. The National Weather Service has already issued a hazardous weather outlook for the Butler County area for Wednesday, warning of “isolated... Read more
The City of Butler Parks, Recreation Grounds, and Facilities Authority approved the purchase of replacement seats to finish a project that addresses seating in need of repair at Kelly Automo... Read more
A motorcyclist was reportedly injured in a crash Sunday evening. The crash happened about 7:15 p.m. on Route 68 (Chicora Road) in Oakland Township, in the area of O’Donnell Car […] Read more
A local township will welcome community members of every faith to a celebration of the final night of the eight-day observance of Hanukkah, which will take place next week. On […] Read more
A very accomplished local woman has died at age 78. Marilyn E. Kane was well known in Butler as the Owner and Executive Director of the Marilyn E. Kane Finishing […] Read more
Eight Democratic presidential candidates will visit Pittsburgh tomorrow for a summit on education. The event is invitation-only and will consist of educators across the area. The forum will... Read more
Holiday classics such as Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite are planned for a performance at BC3’s Succop Theater this weekend. On Saturday the Pittsburgh Philharmonic will perform their “Winter... Read more
A state grant recently awarded to the Midwestern Intermediate Unit 4 will allow local students to have a better connection with teachers and classmates. According to State Representative Aar... Read more
The young- and the young at heart- are invited to spend some time with jolly old St. Nick in southern Butler County this weekend. The Mars Area High School Student […] Read more