Penn Theater Roof Repaired; Future Plans Unknown
Repairs have been made to the roof of downtown Butler’s iconic Penn Theater but plans for the future of the property remain stalled. Members of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of But... Read more
Recall: Kellogg’s Honey Smacks Cereal
A salmonella outbreak that has affected people in 31 states- including in Pennsylvania- has been linked to Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal. The Kellogg Company said Thursday it was voluntarily... Read more
A program to help veterans become teachers in one year at Slippery Rock University has received additional state funding. The Pennsylvania Department of Education has received $1.6 million i... Read more
Knoch Students Graduate Friday
The four-year long contract dispute between the South Butler School District and its teachers did affect the school year for students. The teachers went on strike in March, which pushed the... Read more
Crews Busy With Southern Butler County Accidents
Emergency responders in southern Butler County were busy with a couple of crashes Thursday afternoon. The first call came into the Butler County 911 Center shortly before 12:30 p.m. for an a... Read more
‘No Celebration’ Following Wednesday’s Union Vote To End Contract Dispute, Rep Says
The long-going battle between the South Butler School District and its teachers ended on Wednesday, putting away a four-year long contract dispute which resulted in a teachers’ strike earlie... Read more
A busy intersection in Center Township is once again open after two tractor-trailers pulled down power lines on Wednesday. Just before 3 p.m. on Wednesday, officials say a truck pulling an o... Read more
Storms Strike Eastern Pa. County
For the most part, western Pennsylvania was spared by severe weather on Wednesday, but the other half of the state wasn’t so lucky. A storm ripped through a shopping plaza in Wilkes-Barre To... Read more
Twenty-one teachers, administrative, secretarial, custodial and cafeteria staff have retired from the Seneca Valley School District. The district says the individuals represent a total of 53... Read more
Law Aims For Depression Screening In Schools
Legislation making its way through Harrisburg would make depression screenings routine in Pennsylvania schools. Companion bills in the House and Senate would make the screenings as common fo... Read more