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STEM Outdoor Classroom Planned For McQuistion Elementary

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: April 19, 2018In: Featured News

Students at a local elementary school will soon enjoy a new outdoor learning classroom. The Butler Area School Board looked over preliminary plans for a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineerin... Read more

Butler School District Details More Potential Changes

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: April 18, 2018In: Featured News

The Butler School District announced this week that officials are considering switching to full-day kindergarten. But, that’s not the only change planned for next school year. In a letter se... Read more

Water At BASD’s Center Twp. Elementary Being Tested

Posted By: Ryan Saeleron: April 18, 2018In: Featured News

Engineers are testing the water at Butler Area School District’s Center Township Elementary School after a teacher discovered “black particles” in the water. Principal Jeff Mathieson said in... Read more

AAA: Local Gas Prices Up A Nickel

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: April 18, 2018In: Featured News

Local gas prices are continuing to rise. According to AAA East Central’s weekly gas price report, the average price for a gallon of self-serve gas in Butler is $2.94, that’s up a nickel from... Read more

It’s Tax Day, Again

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: April 18, 2018In: Featured News

You have one more day to file your taxes after the IRS website crashed yesterday. The new tax deadline is tonight at midnight. No additional paperwork is needed to get the one-day extension.... Read more

Parkway North Back Open Following Serious Crash

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: April 18, 2018In: Featured News

It was a much better morning commute for drivers who use the Parkway North to get into Pittsburgh from Butler County. Interstate 279 was back open and clear of any major accidents on Wednesd... Read more

BTA To Redesign Website

Posted By: Kayla Molczanon: April 18, 2018In: Featured News

The Butler Transit Authority is contracting with a company to redesign its website. The work will cost about $16,000. The transit board approved the expense during a meeting on Tuesday. The... Read more

State Rep. Joins Auditor General Race

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: January 09, 2020In: News

Another Democrat has joined the race to be the state’s next Auditor General. State Representative Scott Conklin from Centre County is the fifth Democrat to enter the race. The current audito... Read more

Peoples Gas Receives High Marks From PUC

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: January 09, 2020In: News

Peoples Natural Gas is one of the companies included in a recent report from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission about service reliability and system readiness. The 2019 Winter Reliab... Read more

Multi-Chamber Mega Mixer At Seven Springs

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: January 09, 2020In: News

There’s still time to register for an opportunity for networking to be held later this week at Seven Springs Mountain Resort. The Pittsburgh Business Exchange’s Annual Winter Kickoff Mega Mi... Read more

Several Northern Schools Close After Snow Squalls

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: January 08, 2020In: News

Morning snow squalls near the I-80 corridor resulted in several school districts closing today. Among those closed include Franklin Area, Oil City Area, the Cranberry Area (in Venango County... Read more

PUC Survey Shows Decline In Homes Without Heat Services

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: January 08, 2020In: News

A recent survey by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has revealed a small decline in the number of households going without heat-related utility service. The annual Cold Weather Sur... Read more

AAA Offering Winter Driving Preparation Tips

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: January 08, 2020In: News

Even though it’s been a mild start to the winter, experts want to make sure drivers are taking the necessary precautions to make sure their car is ready for winter weather. AAA says to make... Read more