Another food distribution is planned for next week at the Big Butler Fairgrounds but residents can make a reservation now. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. […] Read more
Slippery Rock University is reporting its first case of COVID-19 on campus. According to the university’s website, one student tested positive as of yesterday. SRU’s protocol requires those... Read more
Our “Back to School” series continues as we highlight the Slippery Rock Area School District. Students are getting ready to return to school next Wednesday and Superintendent Dr. Butch Angel... Read more
Several local school districts will receive state funding in order to help with providing education services for students with special needs. According to State Representative Marci Mustello... Read more
A couple of local church congregations are giving back to the community with outreach planned for this weekend. First, the Trinity Presbyterian Community Church is hosting a Care Closet from... Read more
An agreement between the state and a car show near Harrisburg is coming under scrutiny after it allowed up to 20,000 people per day at the event. Local attorney Tom […] Read more
There were five new cases of COVID-19 reported Thursday for Butler County. The new positive results come along with 250 negative tests, giving the report a positivity rate just shy […... Read more
There were 81 new cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths over the weekend for Butler County. That now brings the death toll in the county to 354 since the […] Read more
One motorist suffered minor injuries in a two car crash that occurred last Thursday afternoon in Franklin Township. According to the Pennsylvania State Police, a 63-year-old Prospect man was... Read more
PennDOT will be revealing plans for work on Route 228 in a virtual presentation Tuesday. The project involves the restoration and resurfacing of Route 228 from the roundabout at Saxonburg [... Read more
A local facility is offering a free virtual program about making real maple syrup later this week. The Jennings Environmental Education Center in Slippery Rock will present how real maple [... Read more
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is asking for feedback from drivers in Butler and the surrounding counties. A nine question survey is available online that asks motorists about... Read more
Those interested in getting an up-close look at Pennsylvania’s wildlife without leaving the comforts of home have even more chances to do so courtesy of the Pennsylvania Game Commission. A [... Read more