A new statewide advertising campaign has launched with a goal of encouraging conversations between parents and elementary-aged kids about drinking alcohol. “The objective of the campaign is... Read more
A group of Seneca Valley students want the district to rename the middle school after an SV grad who was killed in Afghanistan. The Ryan Gloyer Middle School would honor Sgt. 1st Class Ryan... Read more
City Considers Budget Revisions
Butler City Council will vote to introduce a new version of the 2018 budget at their meeting Thursday that includes revised expected revenue figures. “I’m saying that this budget, by itself,... Read more
Firefighters Battle Blaze At Cranberry Home
No one was injured in a house fire that destroyed a Cranberry Township home Tuesday night. Cranberry Township Volunteer Fire Company Chief Dave Mack told our newsroom, “I was en route and pe... Read more
A bill is on the table to shrink the size of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The legislation would amend the state constitution and reduce the number of House seats from 203 to 15... Read more
Businesses Affected By Water Main Break
Water has been restored to several Butler businesses after a break Tuesday morning. Pennsylvania American Water crews were sent to North Elm Street, near East Jefferson, about 8 a.m. for a w... Read more
Butler County Community College is aiming to have a presence in downtown Butler by summer. School officials say a specific location and what programming will be offered in the facility is st... Read more
BASD Hires Architectural Firm
The Butler School Board hired a new architectural firm to assist with several upcoming projects. The board entered into an agreement with IKM Inc. after interviewing four firms. IKM is based... Read more
The Butler Area School Board will not petition the state in order to raise taxes above the state index for the upcoming school year. The board was in unanimous agreement Monday night in favo... Read more
Butler School District property taxes will not be increased more than 3 percent next year. The school board unanimously approved a resolution on Monday night stating that it does not plan to... Read more