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
One person was killed and another injured in an accident Monday afternoon just south of Butler County. Northern Regional Police Chief Bob Amann said 54-year-old Jay Watts of Sewickley was ki... Read more
Students at a local school are holding a collection to benefit the Butler County Humane Society. The drive at Mars Area Centennial School will take place Monday through Friday of this upcomi... Read more
Grove City College has appointed a director for their new four-year nursing program. The college announced yesterday that Janey Roach will be in charge of the school of nursing. Roach was pr... Read more
Flu season is now in full swing across the Commonwealth. Officials say more than 2,600 cases have been reported in Pennsylvania so far this season—which Health Department spokesman Nate Ward... Read more
A local environmental education group is screening a movie with a local connection this weekend at the Butler Area Public Library. Marcellus Outreach Butler will show the PBS and National Ge... Read more
Local residents still have one more chance to help stuff the bus to make a merrier holiday season for those in need in our community. The Butler Transit Authority’s Santa Trolley bus will be... Read more
The first of four local presentations focusing on diversity will be held this weekend in Cranberry Township. The Cranberry Area Diversity Network will screen a movie from noon to 3:30 p.m. S... Read more