The county is beginning the process of replacing the foam that is used during hazardous material responses. The county commissioners approved a contract that will dispose of Class B foam. Th... Read more
Shapiro Touts New Student Teaching Stipend
A bipartisan state grant program for student teachers will debut today that the governor believes will help address a teaching shortage. The program offers a $15,000 stipend to student teach... Read more
Final Balls Bend Project Delayed Due To Weather
The final phase of work on the Route 228 Balls Bend project that was set to begin yesterday will now start next week due to inclement weather. PennDOT officials say they will begin line pain... Read more
Mars To Continue Water Testing
The Mars Area School District will continue paying for monitoring water, specifically testing for lead. At their meeting Tuesday night, the board approved a scope of engineering services agr... Read more
Mustello Hosting Safe Driving Event For Seniors
A local State Representative will host senior citizens later this week for an event focused on safe driving. On Thursday, Marci Mustello is offering a safe driving seminar from 10 a.m. to 2... Read more
The public is invited to hear readings from a couple of local authors at Butler County Community College later this week. The latest free event in the Northern Appalachia Reading Series is p... Read more
An upcoming Slippery Rock University program will educate students, faculty and staff about online safety and dangers. The annual SRU Cyberspace Event will be held on Thursday from 12:30 to... Read more
Prospect Library Holding Book and Bake Sale
A local library is holding a three day sale during the upcoming week. The Prospect Community Library’s book and bake sale will kick off on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. before continuing F... Read more
Longtime Pittsburgh North Chamber Leader Retires
After a decade leading the Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber, the longtime president is stepping down. Jim Boltz announced his retirement from the position which will be effective this summe... Read more
A portion of Gibsonia Road just south of the Butler County line was shut down Tuesday following an accident. The crash happened just after 7 p.m. in Richland Township. Details on the crash a... Read more