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Butler Co. Voter Turnout Low

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: May 16, 2018In: Featured News

As it usually is in a non-presidential primary year, voter turnout was low. In Butler County, 19 percent of registered voters visited the polls– 18 percent of Democrats and 20 percent of Rep... Read more

Smith To Face Longtime Lawmaker Metcalfe In 12th District Race

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: May 16, 2018In: Featured News

In Pennsylvania’s General Assembly, the only real contest in this year’s primary was in the 12th legislative district, which includes much of southern Butler County. Longtime incumbent Repub... Read more

Water At BASD’s Center Twp. Elementary Safe, District Says

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: May 16, 2018In: Featured News

Butler Area School District administrators have informed parents, staff and students that the water at Center Township Elementary school is again safe to drink. The results from the latest s... Read more

SR Teen Accused Of Shooting Air Rifle Towards Kids, Injuring 1

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: May 16, 2018In: Featured News

A Slippery Rock teenager is facing charges for allegedly shooting an air rifle towards a group of children and striking one in the arm. State Police in Butler have charged 18-year-old Christ... Read more

Pa. Primary: 2018 Results

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: May 15, 2018In: Featured News

Pennsylvania’s primary election is over and we, unofficially, know the match-ups in the race for governor, Pennsylvania’s 18 U.S. House seats and state legislative races for the... Read more

Severe Thunderstorm Downs Trees, Power Lines

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: May 15, 2018In: Featured News

A fast-moving, but strong, thunderstorm moved through Butler County Tuesday afternoon and caused several issues. Downed trees and power lines were reported in various spots. In Cranberry Tow... Read more

UPDATE: Rt. 19 Back Open Following Gas Leak

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: May 15, 2018In: Featured News

Route 19 in southern Butler County has reopened after a portion was shut down for several hours due to a gas leak. A representative from Peoples Natural Gas said an 8-inch line was hit about... Read more

Westminster Professor to Visit Seneca Valley Intermediate High School

Posted By: Henry Ibinsonon: February 02, 2020In: News

A group of local students will have an opportunity get a closer look at microscopic subjects like cancer cells. Students at Seneca Valley Intermediate High School will hear from a Westminste... Read more

Local Students to Hold Fundraiser

Posted By: Henry Ibinsonon: February 02, 2020In: News

Some local students will be collecting money and shoes beginning this week. Mars Area Elementary School is holding its second annual Shoe Drive starting Monday and continuing through Friday,... Read more

BC3 Event Raises Funding For Adult Literacy Program

Posted By: Ryan Saeleron: January 31, 2020In: News

About $12,000 was raised for adult literacy last weekend. 250 people attended the fourth annual ‘Luncheon for Literacy’ on Sunday on the main campus of Butler County Community College. Each... Read more

Ground Hog Stomp Out At Moraine

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: January 31, 2020In: News

Area residents of all ages are invited out to Moraine State Park this weekend for an afternoon of fun. Park officials will welcome visitors on Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. for a Ground Hog Stomp.... Read more

Art Center Offering Valentine’s Activities

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: January 31, 2020In: News

With Valentine’s Day only a couple weeks away, the Butler Art Center is offering an opportunity to create a gift as well as a romantic activity. First, a Jack and Sally Valentines Paint Nigh... Read more

Unique Circus Performance Comes To SRU

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: January 31, 2020In: News

The public is invited to enjoy a unique experience at an upcoming event on the campus of Slippery Rock University. SRU’s Performing Arts and Lecture Series is presenting “Cirque Zuma Zuma” f... Read more