This Week is National School Choice Week
Today is the start of National School Choice Week and activities are planned across the country to raise awareness about different educational opportunities. Nearly 900 events are planned to... Read more
An agreement has been reached on a new contract between the ten state-owned universities—which includes Slippery Rock University—and over 5,000 faculty members. The PA State System of Higher... Read more
A large number of local municipalities and organizations have received state funding through recently announced grants. The state’s Commonwealth Financing Authority issued the Community Deve... Read more
I-80 Speed Limits Reduced
PennDOT Reduces Speed Limits on I-80 in Clarion and Jefferson Counties Indiana, PA – PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit to 55 miles per hour on Interstate 80 in Clarion and J... Read more
Drug Charges Brought Against Men Following Search
Two men including one from Butler are facing felony charges following a drug bust at a Butler City home earlier this week. On Thursday, City Police and officers with the Butler County Distri... Read more
Lifesteps Offering Early Childhood Screening
A local organization is offering free development and autism checkups next week. Lifesteps will be offering free developmental and autism checks for children birth age to five from 9 a.m. to... Read more
Police Remind Drivers Of Crash Protocols
With more snowy weather in today’s forecast, state police are reminding drivers what to do in case you’re involved in a crash. Police say it’s important to call for help after the accident h... Read more
Ballroom Princess Party Planned For Sunday
Local kids are welcome to visit with some well-known characters this weekend. Butler’s Grand Ballroom on South Main Street is hosting a Princess Party on Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. For $40 per... Read more
State Police Investigating Animal Cruelty Case
A Slippery Rock resident could be facing animal cruelty and child endangerment charges after police found a property in awful condition. According to State police, troopers executed a search... Read more
Snow Forces Closings; Sets For Tricky Commute
Snow moved into the area early Friday morning and the projected three to five inches of snow led many school districts to close or move to remote learning. “Throughout the day, not just duri... Read more