When you head to the polls to vote this November, you are now officially allowed to take a “ballot selfie.” The Butler County Commissioners unanimously passed a new policy on Wednesday that... Read more
A-C Valley Extends School Year
The Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District has extended its current school year to make up for the five days missed due to problems with water service. The last day of classes for A-C Vall... Read more
The Butler Area School District is asking for input from its staff members and the community about how next year’s school calendar will be structured. The district has posted an online surve... Read more
Elderly Woman Has Flood, Then Fire
No one was injured as a result of a house fire Wednesday in Center Township. The fire started about 11 a.m. at a home on Glenwood Way- near Route 38. Several firefighters were called to the... Read more
A local company is continuing to help feed the hungry in our community. Armstrong’s ‘Breaking Bread’ initiative is in another year, collecting nonperishable food and other items to donate to... Read more
SRU Trustees To Meet This Week
The Slippery Rock University Council of Trustees will hold two days of meetings later this week. Thursday’s schedule includes committee meetings in Room 320 of the Smith Student Center. The... Read more
Butler Transit Prepares To Move Terminals
Changes to Butler Transit Authority Bus Routes have been approved as the organization prepares for the opening of a new terminal next month. Several modifications will take effect Oct. 1, in... Read more
Forward Twp. Man Shot By Police Has Died
A Forward Township man shot by police after officers say he walked out of his home with a gun and pointed it at troopers, has died. Police were initially called to 73-year-old Walter Wiemann... Read more
Two Butler Intermediate High School students have been charged for allegedly bringing knives into school. According to Butler Township Police, both students- who are both 12-year-old males-... Read more
We are not yet seeing the impact of Hurricane Florence on our local gas prices, and analysts say we might not. The average price for a gallon of regular, unleaded, self-serve in Butler actua... Read more