A program to help veterans become teachers in one year at Slippery Rock University has received additional state funding. The Pennsylvania Department of Education has received $1.6 million i... Read more
Knoch Students Graduate Friday
The four-year long contract dispute between the South Butler School District and its teachers did affect the school year for students. The teachers went on strike in March, which pushed the... Read more
‘No Celebration’ Following Wednesday’s Union Vote To End Contract Dispute, Rep Says
The long-going battle between the South Butler School District and its teachers ended on Wednesday, putting away a four-year long contract dispute which resulted in a teachers’ strike earlie... Read more
A busy intersection in Center Township is once again open after two tractor-trailers pulled down power lines on Wednesday. Just before 3 p.m. on Wednesday, officials say a truck pulling an o... Read more
Storms Strike Eastern Pa. County
For the most part, western Pennsylvania was spared by severe weather on Wednesday, but the other half of the state wasn’t so lucky. A storm ripped through a shopping plaza in Wilkes-Barre To... Read more
Twenty-one teachers, administrative, secretarial, custodial and cafeteria staff have retired from the Seneca Valley School District. The district says the individuals represent a total of 53... Read more
Law Aims For Depression Screening In Schools
Legislation making its way through Harrisburg would make depression screenings routine in Pennsylvania schools. Companion bills in the House and Senate would make the screenings as common fo... Read more
Gov. Offices Closed For Flag Day
Today is Flag Day, which means government offices and some businesses are closed. The Butler County Government Center, Annex Building, Courthouse and municipal courts are closed. The Butler... Read more
S. Butler Stalemate Is Over
The battle between the South Butler School District and its teachers is over. The teachers union voted on Wednesday to accept the contract put forth earlier this month by a three-member arbi... Read more
Superintendent: Butler School District Always Striving For Better Security
We’re learning a bit more about a new municipal school police force that will likely be overseeing school security at Butler School District beginning this fall. Superintendent Dr. Brian Whi... Read more