A Butler man who killed a dog was sentenced yesterday in Butler County. In January 2024, a Butler City woman reported that her home was burglarized but the only thing stolen was her dog. She... Read more
After considering a different option last month, the City of Butler is moving forward with new plans to change who collects property and per capita tax revenue. At their Thursday meeting, Co... Read more
Symphony Receives $10K Grant
A local organization will receive a state grant to help prepare for a special upcoming celebration. America250PA has awarded the Butler County Symphony Association a $10,000 Semiquincentenni... Read more
Mars Primary Center Holding Fundraiser
A fundraiser to benefit local students will be held this weekend. A Mars Area Primary Center PBIS fundraiser at Mars-Bethel Golf on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. A portion of t... Read more
Both the Knoch School Board and Education Association have approved a recent fact-finding report resulting in the basis for a new contract. As part of contract negotiations, the teachers uni... Read more
County Set To Close On Former Hall In Evans City
The district magistrate’s office in Evans City will soon be moving locations. Butler County is in the process of closing on the former St. Matthias Church Hall, which is on Main Street in Ev... Read more
Bantam Trail Fest Set For This Weekend
The organizers of the summertime Jeep Festival are preparing for an annual fall event that invites Jeep owners back to Butler. The 6th Annual Bantam Trailfest is scheduled for tomorrow at 6... Read more
DCNR Urges Caution While Burning
As temperatures begin to drop and Pennsylvania remains under it’s seasonal rainfall total one government agency is urging caution. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is urg... Read more
Slippery Rock University has once again been ranked among the best in the country by a national publication. U.S. News and World Report assessed SRU 20th in a list of top public universities... Read more
Independence Health Hires New Urologist
A new doctor specializing in urology will be joining the staff of Independence Health System. Dr. Michael Smith is joining IHS Urology and will see patients at the IHS facility on Benbrook D... Read more




