Two Butler County school districts will welcome students back to class on Wednesday. It’s the first day of school for students in the South Butler County School District. This year, the dist... Read more
Girl Scout Project Updates School Playground
A group of young people are giving back to their community through a project at a local school. Members of Girl Scout Troop 28842, out of Mars, recently made improvements to the playground a... Read more
Legislators React To Grand Jury Report Calling For New System For Sexual Misconduct Claims
Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus say they are pleased with a Dauphin County grand jury’s recommendation for the Pennsylvania Legislature to create an independent office t... Read more
Dick Road To Close Later This Week
PennDOT is moving up the timeline of a Butler County road soon to be closed in order to allow for crews to repair damage done during a landslide. A portion of Dick Road will now close at noo... Read more
The Butler Area School District has now apologized for a second time regarding mix-ups involving transportation and busing for the upcoming school year. Butler Superintendent Brian White fir... Read more
Vitalant Exec Urges People To Donate Blood
A critical shortage of blood supplies and blood donors continues to put hospitals around the western Pennsylvania area in difficult positions. “The number of volunteer blood donors in our co... Read more
Gas Prices Dip Down
Gas prices in western Pennsylvania have continued to drop in the past week. According to AAA’s weekly gas price report, the average price for a gallon of regular, unleaded, self-serve in But... Read more
Butler Area School District families with questions about transportation and busing for the upcoming school year are being asked to confirm information online, in person, or by phone before... Read more
Accused Synagogue Shooter To Face Death Penalty
The man accused of killing 11 people inside the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh last fall will face capital punishment. Prosecutors with the U.S. Justice Department filed notice of inte... Read more
Road Work To Continue Tuesday On Dutchtown Road
Road crews will continue to work on a portion of Dutchtown Road in Butler Township Tuesday. The road will be closed from Mushrush Road to Old Plank Road from about 7 a.m. to around 3 p.m. to... Read more