The number of flu cases in Butler County have decreased in the last few weeks. The Pennsylvania Health Department is now classifying activity as ‘regional’ which is a downgrade from the ‘wid... Read more
Slippery Rock University has finally picked a new president. Dr. William Behre will begin his new role July 1. He was unanimously selected by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Educatio... Read more
Butler County is one of the healthiest counties in the state, according to a recent study. The University of Wisconsin’s Population Heath Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation rel... Read more
The number of drug-related deaths in Butler County is down drastically so far this year. According to the Butler County Coroner’s Office, there have been three fatal drug overdoses in 2018.... Read more
Parents in the Mars Area School District are expressing concerns about the lack of special education courses but the school board and administrators maintain that progress is being made towa... Read more
A bill that would cut the size of the Pennsylvania legislature by a quarter was passed by the State House of Representatives on Tuesday. Local Rep. Daryl Metcalfe, who represents some reside... Read more
As long as South Butler teacher contract negotiations are still ongoing on Wednesday, a local group is planning to hold a rally to encourage both parties to come to a resolution. Organizer H... Read more
A local organization is celebrating a special anniversary of helping those in our community in need of food assistance. Donna Leary is a volunteer with Butler Meals on Wheels and said it... Read more
Students at a local school district are gathering food for those less fortunate in our community. The Mars Area Centennial and Elementary Schools will be holding a Food Drive beginning today... Read more
A motorist was injured after their vehicle was struck by a tractor trailer late last week in Jackson Township. According to State Police, a tractor trailer was traveling north on Interstate... Read more
Although it will not be in place in time for Tuesday’s election, new bipartisan compromise legislation to improve the voting experience and reform elections has been signed into law. Act 77... Read more
A local motorist was injured after they struck a utility pole last week in Clinton Township. According to the State Police in Butler, a 46-year-old Butler man was traveling on Ekastown Road... Read more
The Slippery Rock University President’s Commission on Wellness is sponsoring a couple of upcoming events to help students make choices that will reduce stress and improve wellness. First, a... Read more