Fall enrollment numbers at Slippery Rock University are down from last year but include the largest class of first year students since 2019. Between graduate and undergraduate students, SRU... Read more
National POW/MIA Recognition Day is Friday and the Butler VA Healthcare System is observing the occasion with a special ceremony. The annual Prisoner of War / Missing in Action Recognition [... Read more
The two candidates in the race for U.S. Senate have agreed to a debate. After much back-and-forth, Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz and Democrat John Fetterman will debate each other on […] Read more
Democrats in the State House are calling for the passage of legislation that they say would make it easier for election workers to count mail-in and absentee ballots. The bill […] Read more
There’s been an uptick in COVID cases this past week. According to Department of Health data there were 367 new cases of COVID in Butler County over the last seven […] Read more
A bill introduced by a local legislator that would help protect assets of those entering long-term care facilities is one step closer to becoming law. State Representative Tim Bonner (R-Butl... Read more
Pennsylvania American Water Company is making a $231.5 million offer to buy the Butler Area Sewer Authority. Details of the deal were released today at the sewer board’s monthly meeting. [... Read more
Police say alcohol played a role in a crash that sent one person to a hospital last week. The two vehicle accident happened around 3:30 p.m. this past Friday on […] Read more
An investigation is ongoing into a fatal crash that occurred late last week in neighboring Mercer County. According to State Police, 18-year-old Matteo Guajardo of Pittsburgh was traveling s... Read more
No serious injuries were reported following a one car crash that occurred late last week in nearby Armstrong County. According to State Police, 36-year-old Brandon Showers of Freeport was tr... Read more
There’s still time to submit applications to fund transportation improvement projects through the Multimodal Transportation Fund. Municipalities, government councils, business or nonprofit o... Read more
Many local families will be able to enjoy holiday meals thanks to an ongoing initiative at Butler County Community College. In September, efforts by the BC3 Pioneer Pantry and the […] Read more
The Butler Area Public Library continues to present activities and programs for all ages during this upcoming week. Kids will be able to join in Story Time on Tuesday at […] Read more