Local students from Butler County Community College and Slippery Rock University will be in Harrisburg this week advocating for increased educational funding. Five BC3 students are among tho... Read more
If you still have yet to file your taxes, you may be able to take advantage of a free, local service. VITA- also known as the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program- is available for those... Read more
With less than a week before the deadline to file state, federal and local taxes, Pennsylvania residents should pay more attention now than ever to avoiding tax-related scams. “Last ye... Read more
Monday marks 18 years since a tragedy in Slippery Rock Creek took the lives of two men trying to rescue a kayaker. To honor rescuers Tony Murdick and Scott Wilson, the Harris Bridge- located... Read more
A Cabot teenager is continuing to recover after he was burned by a flare gun. Police are investigating the incident and could possibly charge another teen with reckless endangerment. Accordi... Read more
Parking on Butler’s Main Street was limited Monday morning to allow for volunteers to do some clean-up work. The Butler City Shade Tree Commission was out cutting branches, fluffing th... Read more
Several hundred bears, especially in the northern portion of Butler County, are now becoming active after winter hibernation. Early to mid-April is the time of year when the bears start emer... Read more
The Lighthouse Foundation food bank in Middlesex Township will receive a large donation thanks to the efforts of some local students earlier this year. Fourth graders at Mars Area Elementary... Read more
A local man accused of a stabbing assault in the city of Butler last week is facing additional charges in connection with a different incident. According to a criminal complaint filed by the... Read more
Police in Mercer County are investigating who stole nearly $1,000 worth of frozen food from an ice cream stand. The theft happened last Wednesday at Shirly’s Twin Kiss Ice Cream on Route 19... Read more
As state universities look to find ways to reduce their workforce, they are offering some employees an early retirement incentive. The State System of Higher Education’s governing board vote... Read more
Although the deadline for Butler Township businesses to file Business Privilege Tax remains May 15th, the township is providing some relief. At their meeting Monday night, the Township Commi... Read more
Staff members at Butler County Community College’s Amy Wise Children’s Creative Learning Center are making plans to give preschoolers a special send off later this week. Four staff members w... Read more