Butler City Council has finalized a new version of the 2018 budget that includes a tax adjustment and a wage freeze for most city employees. This new budget, with equal revenues and expenses... Read more
The Butler Area School Board took the first step toward a 2018-19 budget with a discussion about projected revenue Monday night. Business Manager Nick Morelli outlined the numbers he is usin... Read more
A strike could be looming in the South Butler County School District. The teachers union and the school board have been trying to negotiate for months but can’t seem to come to an agreement.... Read more
Some residents in Butler County looked out the window early Monday and saw nothing- no rain, no snow and no problems on their local roads. For others, however, that wasn’t the case. A... Read more
Pennsylvania’s House and Senate Republican leaders have submitted a new Congressional district map to the governor. The map was drawn over two days by House Speaker Mike Turzai and Senate Pr... Read more
The Mars Area School Board is considering a couple options when it comes to making major improvements to the district’s Middle School. The board recently reviewed a report that detailed more... Read more
A convicted bank robber from Slippery Rock who escaped from federal custody will spend another year in prison as a result. In 2016, 43-year-old Walter Tribble was in the middle of a three-ye... Read more
The Harmony Museum is nearly ready for their largest fundraising event of the year. The WeihnachtsMarkt, or German-style Christmas Market, will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and... Read more
Drivers traveling on Route 422 East of Kittanning should expect delays as crews work to widen the major highway. The lane restrictions will be in place beginning Thursday between Rupp Church... Read more
Renovations to the Mars Area Middle School in southern Butler County are continuing ahead of schedule. The latest update to the Mars School Board from a representative of Thomas & Willia... Read more
Students in the Butler Area School District will learn more about the reasons why Veterans Day is observed at a few upcoming programs. Speakers from the American Legion and VFW will present... Read more
Slippery Rock University is hosting a public listening session this week dealing with suicide prevention. The session will take place Friday from 10 a.m. to noon in the Smith Student Center... Read more
Butler City Council is applying for a state grant that would help to repair and replace sidewalks on Main Street. The Multi-Model Transportation Fund grant being requested would be for $600,... Read more