Even though Central Electric Cooperative has canceled their annual members meeting due to the coronavirus, they are still planning to hold a non-public business meeting. CEC members are enco... Read more
Butler County residents are being asked to take a survey regarding transit needs in our area. The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission is seeking input to learn about what needs exist as [... Read more
The state Department of Health has reported 18 new cases of COVID-19 for Butler County Wednesday. That brings the total to 695 for the county. Over the past day 400 […] Read more
We wanted to share more information about the story we reported to you this week about a man with what looked like a sword at the Dollar General in Saxonburg. […] Read more
Local residents who have not yet done so are again encouraged to complete the very important task of participating in the U.S. Census. Census data collection is moving forward after [... Read more
A new Front Door Security System will be installed at the Butler City Building. At their regular meeting Tuesday night, council accepted a proposal from North Star Communications at a [... Read more
The Mars Area School Board has approved a plan to return to in-person instruction developed by administration. The Mars Area School District’s Health and Safety Plan will be posted in [... Read more
Raccoon hunting season will likely be slightly longer this year due to a new proposed schedule. Pennsylvania Game Commission officials say the season is expected to start in October as [... Read more
A bill to help Pennsylvania dairy farmers and milk haulers is one step closer to becoming law. House Bill 186 would exempt milk trucks from weather-related commercial vehicle travel bans. [... Read more
Butler County is renewing its terms for a tax anticipation note this year. The county reached an agreement with First National Bank to replicate the terms from their note in […] Read more
The Environmental Resources and Energy committee of the state senate approved a letter to oppose Pennsylvania joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative—also known as RGGI. Republican Se... Read more
Congressman Mike Kelly of Butler is introducing a new bill that would prevent abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected. It’s known as the Heartbeat Protection Act and it would […... Read more
While everyone is bundling up to keep warm this winter, big puffy jackets can present a danger for kids traveling in vehicles. According to AAA, seatbelts are meant to be […] Read more