Gasoline prices in our area remained steady in the last week. According to AAA’s weekly fuel survey, prices in Butler for a gallon of regular, self-serve is averaging $3.14, down one cent fr... Read more
Do you have a camp up north? The state is holding a series of public meetings this month regarding state forest districts. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources spokesman Terry Br... Read more
You may have noticed something odd in Center Township on Sunday. A home was burning down and firefighters weren’t trying to put it out. Instead, crews were using the house fire as a training... Read more
A Butler High School student will be laid to rest this week following a tragic fatal accident inside her home on Friday. Visitation for 17-year-old Brianne “Bri” Rapp is set for Tuesday at t... Read more
The opioid epidemic continues to be a community-wide problem and Butler County Community College is doing its part to help in the fight. BC3 has created a program called “Reset Your Br... Read more
Summer can be a difficult time for kids who would normally receive a free or reduced lunch at school. To help families struggling with providing food, the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food B... Read more
Members of Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf’s cabinet are in Butler County on Monday. The officials traveled from Harrisburg to the Slippery Rock University campus for a series titled Cabinet... Read more
Student musicians at Slippery Rock University are getting ready for a performance this weekend. 15 SRU Flute Studio students will be among those performing Sunday at 7 p.m. in Swope Music Ha... 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