A bill that would allow schools the option to provide flexible instruction days in the event of an emergency school closure has been approved by the state Senate. Senate Bill 440 would allow... Read more
Butler County is still searching for a permanent solicitor and will retain the services of a former solicitor to do the job through the end of the year. The county hired Julie Graham back la... Read more
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives this week approved legislation, authored by a local lawmaker, which would repeal a dormant law that he says could be used as a gateway to implement... Read more
A total of 77 disciplinary actions were filed across the state in April for unsafe digging practices- including two in Butler County. The first local violation occurred in Sept. 2018 when a... Read more
Two buses formerly used by the Butler Transit Authority will get new life as part of a transportation exhibit. The authority approved the donation of a 35-foot Gillig diesel bus and a 30-foo... Read more
A proposed amendment to the state Constitution changing the way the Lt. Governor is chosen has won overwhelming support in the State Senate. Under current law, a candidate for Lt. Governor i... Read more