Mold remediation efforts continue in the South Butler County School District. Nearly $33,000 has been spent so far on air quality improvements, including 44 tests, intensive cleaning, the pu... Read more
Another local attorney has announced plans to run for the open judge seat in the Butler County Court of Common Pleas. Matt Fischer is a sole-practitioner attorney with 30 years legal experie... Read more
A local lawmaker has been named to a prominent position on a national legislative committee. U.S. Representative Mike Kelly, of Butler, will serve as the lead Republican on the House Ways an... Read more
We dealt with icy roads on Wednesday morning, and we’re expected to deal with possibly several inches of snow this weekend, but there is a storm system in between to pay attention to.... Read more
It wasn’t snow– but rather ‘light freezing drizzle’ that caused problems for drivers– and walkers– early Wednesday morning. The drizzle started falling about 4:30 a.m. leaving a light glaze... Read more
The South Butler School District is dealing with another potential threat to the safety of students and staff. In a letter to parents on Tuesday, Superintendent Dr. David Foley said school p... Read more
A trailer is likely a total loss following a fire Tuesday night in Jefferson Township. The fire call came about 9:30 p.m. for a blaze on West Red Oak Court- that’s the trailer court across f... Read more
Nearly 600 junior high and high school students will present the results of science-related research projects at an event this weekend at Slippery Rock University. The Pennsylvania Junior Ac... Read more
Millions of kids water bottles are being recalled due to a choking hazard. Officials say 5.7 million Contigo Kids Cleanable water bottles have a silicone spout that can become detached, whic... Read more
An upcoming hike will pay tribute to George Washington’s birthday and his historical trek through Butler County. The annual George Washington Hike will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Jennin... Read more
A project to extend a sidewalk in Slippery Rock has received approval from the county. The commissioners approved a $72,000 bid for the construction of a sidewalk along North Main Street tha... Read more
The Butler Transit Authority is making a change to the schedule of their commuter bus service to Pittsburgh. Effective March 2nd, the service will no longer include a 5:30 p.m. northbound tr... Read more
The public is invited to attend an event later today to see and hear local students present projects dealing with science, technology, engineering, and math. The 8th annual Seneca Valley Sen... Read more