Tripodi Approved As Newest BC3 Board Member
Butler County Community College has named a new trustee to their board. Nadine Tripodi is the CEO of Butler Technologies Inc. and is now the newest member of the 16-person […] Read more
With Black Friday fast approaching, holiday gift-givers should take a look at the recently released annual ‘Trouble in Toyland’ report. Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale is call... Read more
Bear Harvest Down Slightly From 2018
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 […] Read more
Gas Prices Soar Ahead Of Holiday Travel
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 […] Read more
PA Approves Minimum Wage Increase
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 […] 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
City Council Approves Preliminary Budget
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 […] 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 […] Read more
Mini-Casino Proposal Scrapped In Beaver County
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 […] 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 […] Read more