The Butler Middle School was swept by canine officers on Thursday after an inappropriate message was found. In a letter to parents on Thursday evening, Superintendent Brian White said called... Read more
A man facing hundreds of charges of abusing and assaulting young boys in eastern Pennsylvania has now been accused of similar crimes in Butler County. Robert Caesar, 55, of Chester […... Read more
The annual mail carriers’ effort to help end hunger will happen again on Saturday. This is the 26th year of the nationwide Stamp Out Hunger effort. Locally, community members can [... Read more
Seneca Valley School District has a budget in place for next school year that does not call for a tax increase, and also doesn’t cut programs or staff. This is […] Read more
Health officials are expecting another record year for Lyme Disease. State and federal authorities have ranked Pennsylvania number one in the nation in the number of Lyme cases. Records show... Read more
A Butler High School graduate- who had been missing since last year- has been found dead in California. Officials confirmed Wednesday that the remains of 32-year-old Zachary Kennedy were fou... Read more
The Boil Water Advisory for Evans City Water & Sewer Authority customers has been extended until Friday. Residents are advised to continue boiling tap water for at least one minute [... Read more
Renovations to the Mars Area Middle School in southern Butler County are continuing ahead of schedule. The latest update to the Mars School Board from a representative of Thomas & [... Read more
Students in the Butler Area School District will learn more about the reasons why Veterans Day is observed at a few upcoming programs. Speakers from the American Legion and VFW […] Read more
Slippery Rock University is hosting a public listening session this week dealing with suicide prevention. The session will take place Friday from 10 a.m. to noon in the Smith Student [... Read more
Butler City Council is applying for a state grant that would help to repair and replace sidewalks on Main Street. The Multi-Model Transportation Fund grant being requested would be for [... Read more
The only statewide judicial race is still too close to call. The four way battle for two seats on the Pennsylvania Superior Court hasn’t been decided. Right now 96 percent […] Read more
The two incumbent candidates in the race for Center Township Supervisor have prevailed against a challenger who claimed they sent a slanderous letter. Current Center Township Supervisors Rob... Read more