The statewide school mask mandate battle took another turn this week, as the Commonwealth Court ruled that the mandate should be thrown out now by December 4th. The Butler-based lawyers [... Read more
The Butler County Sheriff is warning of another scam circulating the area. Mike Slupe says that his department has been made aware that a male caller claiming to be Deputy […] Read more
Butler County has a new chief public defender. The county commissioners announced that Charles Nedz will be taking over on an interim basis beginning next week. Nedz has been the […] Read more
Construction is nearing completion on the new Butler Transit Authority park and ride lot and building addition. The Authority’s board approved a change order of over $28,000 at their Tuesday... Read more
Thursday is Children’s Grief Awareness Day and a couple local groups are raising awareness of the occasion. Students, teachers, and staff members in the Mars Area School District are being [... Read more
A special public meeting is being held in Connoquenessing that centers on a proposed fire tax. The board of supervisors is hosting the meeting at the Connoquenessing Fire Hall starting [... Read more
After delaying his announcement last week, Pennsylvania’s senate leader made it official this week he’s running for governor. Jake Corman says his experience in Harrisburg makes him the best... Read more
In an effort to promote interest in a new course, the Slippery Rock University Chemistry Department will stage a mock crime scene on campus later this week. This display will […] Read more
A Medicare workshop is happening tomorrow at the South Butler Library. The free session will give information on the basics of Medicare, tips about the enrollment period, and types of [... Read more
PIAA Girls Volleyball: –Freeport and Hampton play in a 3A Semifinal match at Fox Chapel high school beginning at 5:30pm. That match will be followed by the 4A Semifinal between […] Read more