Pittsburgh-based healthcare provider UPMC is laying off about 1,000 employees. According to officials, the job cuts are mainly among administrative and non-clinical positions. It comes as th... Read more
The local recovery community is invited to an event at the newly created Butler Recovery Center. An Open House at the Center on Center is planned for Friday from 1 […] Read more
At a recent Game Commission meeting, the board approved the Saturday after Thanksgiving as opening day of deer firearm season. But, officials say they are going to continue to examine [... Read more
Although it was a presidential primary, the voter turnout was not overwhelming. According to unofficial results from Butler County, voter turnout was at just over 26 percent, which works out... Read more
State Represenative Marci Mustello has held off a primary challenge and appears to be set to another term in office. Mustello defeated Republican challenger Ryan Covert by garnering more tha... Read more
The Butler Transit Authority is considering a local base fare increase for the first time in 12 years. At their Tuesday meeting, authority board members unanimously voted to advance a [... Read more
Recovering Karns City football player Mason Martin is continuing to make progress in his rehabilitation but will remain at Children’s Hospital for a bit longer. An update from his father [... Read more
Congressman Mike Kelly of Butler is recognizing students in the 16th District for their artwork. Kelly announced the top three winners of the annual Congressional art competition. Braiden Do... Read more
The Butler Public Library is continuing a series this week focusing on themes of displacement and Diaspora. The next program in the “Stories of Exile” series is a reading from […] Read more
Independence Health System is offering another free virtual lifestyle coaching program this week. The online class will focus on the “Standard American Diet.” It examines how the American di... Read more
One Butler County high school is receiving recognition for being a top school in the state. According to U.S. News and World Report, Mars Area High School was ranked as […] Read more
State police are searching for a vehicle that damaged a car wash in Fairview Township. The incident happened back on April 9th at a car wash on Kittanning Pike. Police […] Read more
Two men are facing charges following a fight that got out of control in Parker. Police released details of an investigation into a simple assault that happened back in mid-February […... Read more