The South Butler County School District will begin using metal detectors in school buildings when school resumes next month. According to a letter from Superintendent Dr. David Foley, the di... Read more
A local man is facing felony charges following a domestic violence incident earlier this week downtown. According to a criminal complaint, Butler City Police were called to West Jefferson St... Read more
Pennsylvania’s top state prosecutor says the first year of a hotline to report clergy abuse has been a busy one. According to PA Attorney General Josh Shapiro, investigations remain underway... Read more
The Slippery Rock University women’s soccer team is continuing an overseas community service trip today in Costa Rica. The team left Pennsylvania on Monday for a nine-day trip to the [... Read more
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
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 […] 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
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 [... Read more
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 [... Read more
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. […] Read more