The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has declared a Code Purple Air Quality Action Day. Due to smoke from wildfires in Canada, an elevated air quality alert has been issue... Read more

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has ruled on the rate hike requested by PA American Water last year. By a 4 to 1 vote, the Commission approved a motion to reduce the proposed incr... Read more

Several local projects have been awarded state funding through the Department of Community and Economic Development. Steamfitters Local 449 in Jackson Township will receive $2 million for th... Read more

The deadline to apply for a state grant to help pay for college or trade school expenses is approaching. The Pennsylvania State Grant program uses the Free Application for Federal Student Ai... Read more

Legislation to regulate e-bikes has been introduced in the state house. E-bikes, short for electric bicycles, can reach speeds up to 28 miles per hour. E-bikes have avoided regulation in the... Read more

A couple of roads in Butler Township are set to be paved next week. Crews will be milling and paving in the North Butler neighborhood. Carl, Dewey, Harrison, and Wilkes Avenues are all set f... Read more

Those looking to celebrate Christmas in the middle of summer are invited to attend a free event this weekend. Butler Township will host their fourth annual Christmas in July Craft and Vendor... Read more

The public is invited to enjoy a weekend on or near the water at a local park. Moraine State Park is holding a “Pleasant Valley Paddle” on Saturday from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at the Pleasant Valle... Read more

A food distribution is planned for this weekend in neighboring Lawrence County. The event will take place Saturday beginning at 8:30 a.m. at The Towne Mall Cascade Galleria Plaza in New Cast... Read more

A notable leader in the Ukrainian Orthodox Church will be in Butler this weekend. Archbishop Daniel Zelinsky will visit Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Lyndora during thei... Read more