Mars And Teachers Union Come To Agreement
A tentative agreement is in place between the Mars Area School District and the teachers union, which avoids a strike that was scheduled to start tomorrow. The school board and education ass... Read more
The Butler County coroner position will see a significant salary increase starting next year. County Commissioners voted 2-1 to approve the $13,000 raise which will go into effect starting n... Read more
Wednesday Update: 41 New Cases; No New Deaths
There were 41 new cases of COVID-19 and no additional deaths Wednesday for Butler County. That’s the third consecutive day without any newly reported deaths for the county according to the D... Read more
More Wintry Weather Expected Thursday
Another round of wintry weather is expected to hit the Butler County area Thursday. The system is described as “disorganized” by our news partners at WPXI. It’s expected to come in two waves... Read more
Ash Wednesday Takes Different Shape Amid Pandemic
Ash Wednesday in the Roman Catholic Church marks the beginning of the Lenten season, but like everything else during the pandemic, things will look a little different this year. Parishioners... Read more
Flu Numbers Continue To Remain Low
Health officials say that flu cases continue to remain low all across the state—and here in Butler County. Butler Health System Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Rottinghaus explains the numbe... Read more
Moon Twp. Man Accused Of Cruelty To Animals
A Moon Township man is facing charges after the allegedly kicked a dog. State police say the incident happened last Wednesday at a home in Slippery Rock Township. 20-year-old Trevonn Carter... Read more
Gas Prices Continue To Rise
Gas prices continue to rise locally as well as across western Pennsylvania as a whole this week. According to AAA’s weekly gas price report, the average price for a gallon regular, unleaded,... Read more
Education organizations across the state are making a push to get teachers among the priority list to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Currently, teachers and educators are in the Phase 1B portion... Read more
There were 57 new cases of COVID-19 and no additional deaths for Butler County over the last two days. The Department of Health delayed reporting yesterday due to Presidents’ Day. Statewide,... Read more