Local lawmaker introduces new bill
A local lawmaker is putting forward a couple of bills that she believes will improve transparency in higher education. Republican Representative Stephenie Scialabba recently introduced House... Read more
Red Cross holding blood drives.
Community members are encouraged to help a critically low blood supply through participation in a couple of upcoming blood drives. The American Red Cross drive is coming up Tuesday from 9 a.... Read more
Mars Area School District is looking for local businesses interested in purchasing advertising on scoreboards. The first scoreboard is located at the Mars Athletic Complex which the district... Read more
Mad Science Show in Cranberry
Local students are invited to explore chemistry in a program scheduled for later this week in Cranberry Township. The Township will host “Mad Science: PH Phactor, Glow Show” on Monday from 9... Read more
W. Rick’s Significantly Damaged In Overnight Fire
A longtime local restaurant was significantly damaged in an overnight fire. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center just after 2 a.m. Sunday for a fire at W. Rick’s Taproom and Grill... Read more
Zelienople Rotary Club Celebrates 100 Anniversary
A gathering this weekend will celebrate the Zelienople Rotary Club’s 100th anniversary. Rotarians will meet at The Stables at Connoquenessing tomorrow night to look back on the volunteer gro... Read more
Cleveland Cliffs West Virginia Plant Closing
The Associated Press is reporting that a Cleveland Cliffs Plant will be closing. The Weirton, West Virginia plant will lead to the lost of approximately 900 jobs. According to company offici... Read more
Super Bowl Bets In PA Down
New numbers show that Pennsylvanians were willing to put up big bucks to gamble on this year’s Super Bowl. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board says that $71 million were bet on the big gam... Read more
The South Butler Community Library is presenting another free community program this weekend. Residents of all ages are welcome to learn about tapping maple trees for syrup on Saturday at 10... Read more
Route 68 Project Set To Begin Monday
Motorists in Butler and Connoquenessing Townships should be aware of a road improvement project set to get underway early next week. According to the PennDOT, as long as weather permits, cre... Read more