Pennsylvania lawmakers are demanding action on gun legislation following last weekend’s mass shootings. Governor Tom Wolf and U.S. Senator Bob Casey were joined by CeaseFirePA and Moms Deman... Read more
Board Appoints Director Of Technology
The Mars Area School District will have a new Director of Technology for the upcoming school year. The school board has hired Ryan Morgan to take over the position beginning Sept. 3. “Ryan w... Read more
Renovations to the Mars Area Middle School in southern Butler County are continuing on schedule and within budget. Crews are working this week installing floor tiles, lights and plumbing, as... Read more
Pizza Hut To Close 500 Stores
One of the country’s largest pizza chains is planning to close many dine-in restaurants in order to focus on their delivery and carryout business. Pizza Hut announced they will close about 5... Read more
Metcalfe Again Calls For Peduto’s Impeachment
A state lawmaker representing a portion of Butler County is again calling for the impeachment of Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto. State Rep. Daryl Metcalfe has been at odds with Peduto over his... Read more
Emergency Alert Test
There will be a national test of the emergency alert system across all radio and television stations on Wednesday. The alert will go out at 2:20 p.m., according to officials. This will only... Read more
Couple Files Excessive Force Lawsuit
A Butler County couple has filed a federal lawsuit against three Pennsylvania State Police troopers alleging use of excessive force during an arrest. According to the suit- which was filed T... Read more
Woman Accused Of Kicking, Smacking Officer
An Evans City woman is facing charges after a conflict with police. Evans City-Seven Fields Regional Police were dispatched on Sunday to a domestic incident in progress. The boyfriend of 60-... Read more
City To Fix Tier Garage Elevator
The City of Butler will pay to have repairs made to the elevator in the Tier Parking Garage on West Cunningham Street. At a Butler City Council meeting on Tuesday, council accepted a bid fro... Read more
A local man has been charged following accusations that he provided drugs that resulted in an overdose death. According to a criminal complaint filed by the Adams Township Police Department,... Read more