Congress is expected to go back into session today trying to elect a new Speaker of the House. Jim Jordan of Ohio is the nominee for Republicans and needs 217 votes to secure the job. Howeve... Read more
Forward Township Supervisors are weighing the possibility of a new sports complex. The proposal is coming from the Cashdollar family, which owns a Christmas Tree farm in the area. The sports... Read more
Six different Butler County volunteer fire departments are receiving grant funding from the state. Over $880,000 in grants were announced statewide, and more than $33,000 is coming to the co... Read more
The Slippery Rock University Department of Dance is preparing for a performance later this week. The department is hosting its annual Faculty and Guest Artist concert on Thursday beginning a... Read more
Many Butler Township residents continue to take advantage of the recycling of electronics and hazardous household waste. Butler Township Manager Tom Knights provided Township Commissioners w... Read more
Gas prices continue to decrease both locally as well as across western Pennsylvania as a whole this week. According to AAA’s weekly gas price report, the average price for a gallon of regula... Read more
The Butler Area Public Library is inviting members of the local community to a unique experience later this week. As part of “Un Libro, Un Butler!” a performance titled “Tales from the Dance... Read more
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is encouraging residents to be aware of the dangers of earthquakes. The annual Great ShakeOut earthquake drill is planned for Thursday across the coun... Read more
Congressman Mike Kelly is introducing a resolution looking to expand the power of the temporary Speaker of the House. Kelly says that the resolution would give Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick Mc... Read more
Crews were on the scene of an accident this morning in Slippery Rock after a student was hit by a vehicle. It happened after 7 a.m. at the intersection of Franklin Road and Vincent Street. D... Read more
