A new bill proposed by a local lawmaker looks to ease the financial burden on business owners recovering from pandemic shutdowns. State Senator Scott Hutchinson’s Senate Bill 349 is part of... Read more
A local lawmaker will join several colleagues for a conversation about Internal Revenue Service monitoring of bank accounts. As ranking member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Ove... Read more
Contract Delayed For Gov’t Center Office Needs
A new contract for printers, copiers, and other office software inside the county government center was delayed at yesterday’s public meeting. Commissioners voted 2-1 to halt negotiations on... Read more
Motorists in southern Butler County should be aware of the partial closure of a busy highway this weekend. The closure of Route 19 in Marshall Township, Allegheny County from Thorn Hill Road... Read more
Unforeseen Construction Issues At New Park
A new park in Slippery Rock Township is nearing completion but more money is needed due to unforeseen construction issues. Crews informed the Butler County Commissioners that some lines behi... Read more
SRU Students Sing For Scholarships
The public is invited to attend a free event this weekend as 26 Slippery Rock University student vocalists compete for a scholarship. The 29th annual Chad Williamson Memorial Vocal Scholarsh... Read more
Butler Orchestra To Host “Spooktacular”
A fun fundraiser to benefit the Butler student orchestra is planned for later this week. The Symphonic Spooktacular featuring students in grades 9 to 12 Butler Orchestra will take place at 7... Read more
Career And College Fair For Butler Students
Families of local high school aged students are invited to participate in an upcoming program about future plans. The Butler Area School District is hosting a College and Career Readiness pr... Read more
The City of Butler Parks, Recreation Grounds, and Facilities Authority is exploring the possibility of obtaining a license to offer small games of chance. At their meeting Monday night, the... Read more
A local car dealer took time yesterday to honor healthcare workers with a “Warrior Quilt.” Butler County Ford donated the quilt to the Allegheny Health Network’s Cancer Institute in Butler.... Read more