Before his annual budget address in a couple weeks, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf is outlining how his proposal would protect vulnerable residents. Wolf spoke about that plan Wednesday in P... Read more
County commissioners are renewing the contract for a mass notification system that’s used to alert residents of impactful situations. The Code RED system is used to alert citizens in the pat... Read more
A bill authored by a local lawmaker will increase protections for minors and victims of human trafficking. State Representative Marci Mustello’s House Bill strengthens the current law by add... Read more
Air Quality Alert Issued For Thursday
Butler County is under an Air Quality Alert today. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the Code Orange alert for multiple counties in Western PA. They say the air... Read more
The Mars Area School Board has hired a consultant to help with the search for their next superintendent. Several written proposals were considered by the board but Templeton Advantage based... Read more
Pinkerton Honored At County Commissioner Meeting
Members of the Butler community gathered this morning inside the county government center to remember the life of Dale Pinkerton. Numerous county employees were on-hand to honor the former c... Read more
Gas Prices Continue To Fall
Drivers are getting relief at the pump this week, after another fall in gas prices. According to AAA’s weekly report, the average price for a gallon of regular, unleaded self-serve in Butler... Read more
Butler City Set For Paving Projects
Butler City residents are invited to participate in the process to help decide the roads that will be paved during the upcoming year. According to City Building Code Official John Evans, $50... Read more
Democrats Choose Heasley As 8th District Nominee
The Democratic Party has selected a Center Township man to be their candidate for the upcoming special election in the 8th legislative district. Phil Heasley will be the Democratic nominee o... Read more
Westinghouse Campus Sold In $180 Million Deal
The Westinghouse campus in Cranberry Township has officially been sold. The 824,000 square foot headquarters was sold by Columbia Property Trust to an unnamed buyer for $180 million. Westing... Read more