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 negative tests were also... 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. We spoke with the mother of the... 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 the proc... 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 price... 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 its en... Read more

The Butler Transit Authority has entered into an agreement that could possibly result in the purchase of more buses to expand commuter service. The Authority’s Board of Directors approved a... Read more

There’s still time for residents to give input at online public hearings that will be held by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission about proposed rate increases requested by Pennsylvan... Read more

Pond and lake owners are invited to take advantage of an online program later this week presented by Penn State Extension. A one hour webinar titled “Addressing Nuisance Aquatic Plant and Al... Read more

The Food and Drug Administration has announced a recall for some lemons, limes, oranges, and red potatoes. On Tuesday, Freshouse II LLC, out of North Carolina, said select mesh bags and bulk... Read more

The state Department of Health has reported 6 new cases of COVID-19 for Butler County Tuesday.  That brings the total to 677 for the county. Over the past day 168 negative tests were al... Read more