As COVID cases and hospitalizations rise, Governor Tom Wolf is doubling down on efforts for people to get vaccinated. Wolf says his administration is not considering any shutdowns, but rathe... Read more
The Mars Area School Board has taken action to modify the district’s Health and Safety plan. Superintendent Dr. Mark Gross discussed recent developments as related to the Health and Safety [... Read more
Although we are set for temperatures near 40 today, we’re coming off some of our colder days of winter. And that should not come as a surprise if you look […] Read more
State police in Venango County say their investigation is still ongoing into the killing of a Pittsburgh man near Emlenton. 29-year-old Peter Spencer was found dead in the front yard [... Read more
Although construction of the new Butler Transit Authority park and ride lot is complete, work on the building addition is being delayed by material shortages. According to Executive Director... Read more
One person is facing multiple charges following a fiery weekend crash in Slippery Rock. State police say 24-year-old Caleb McCartney of Slippery Rock was driving on Franklin Street Sunday ni... Read more
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives appear set to vote on a new Congressional map as the deadline for completion nears. Amendments to the proposal could happen today with a final [... Read more
Gas prices have stayed the same locally but dropped slightly across western Pennsylvania as a whole over the past week. According to AAA’s weekly gas price report, the average price [... Read more
A local municipality has received statewide recognition for excellence in communication with residents. The 54th annual Citizen Communication Contest of the Pennsylvania State Association of... Read more
With the spring turkey hunting season less than a month away, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is offering free online seminars to first time hunters. There are three sessions set for [... Read more
The Butler City Shade Tree Commission is offering help to residents and local municipalities in saving the Pennsylvania State Tree. The Commission plans to host a demonstration on Wednesday... Read more
The number of patients hospitalized with COVID is continuing to fall. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, there are now just 420 people statewide receiving treatment for COVI... Read more
Pennsylvania Republican Senator Pat Toomey says he will vote “no” on the nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. Toomey said that Brown Jackson has a “history of […] Read more