Initial statewide bear harvest results are in, and so far it appears hunters harvested about 200 fewer bears this year compared to last. The state game commission says 1,015 bears were harve... Read more
Gas prices have soared in Butler over the past week thanks to a variety of reasons according to AAA. The average price for a gallon of unleaded self-serve in Butler is $2.80. That’s up 16 ce... Read more
The minimum wage in Pennsylvania is set to increase over the next few years. A bill passed by the state senate would eventually make the new minimum wage $9.50 per hour—but that rate wouldn’... Read more
A new program is saving money for students at Slippery Rock University. The Open Educational Resources Grant initiative provided funding to six SRU faculty members during the fall semester i... Read more
Butler City Council does not have to make drastic adjustments to their 2020 budget after a significant decline in assessment values was determined to have been the result of a coding error.... Read more
The Butler City Fire Department and Salvation Army are asking for the community’s help in buying gifts for children and seniors. Angel tags are hanging from a Christmas tree at the city’s fi... Read more
The plan for a mini-casino in a neighboring Beaver County is being scrapped. The PA Gaming Board denied a proposal to open a mini-casino after a Mount Airy Casino was unable to secure enough... Read more
A local school district is holding a fundraiser to benefit a worthy cause. The students and faculty of the Mars Area School District will hold a “Gold Out” fundraiser on Tuesday to collect f... Read more
The Cranberry Township Police Department is looking for help removing disabled or abandoned vehicles. A Request For Proposals has been issued for licensed operators interested in becoming ca... Read more