The Pennsylvania State Senate is returning to session sooner than anticipated. A spokesman for the Republican caucus announced that the Senate will reconvene next Wednesday. The original dat... Read more
Elk Camera Returns
It’s that time of year again for the return of a Game Commission favorite. On State Game lands 311 in Elk County a camera has once again been installed for what is typically a “high hub” of... Read more
AC Valley Names Gym After Longtime Coach
The gymnasium at Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School in Foxburg has been named in honor of retired longtime basketball coach Ron Botz. Members of the school board held naming ceremonies ear... Read more
Family Fun Night Returns To Farm Show
An event Thursday at the Butler Farm Show Grounds aims to provide a community get-together as the summer winds down. The annual Family Fun Night returns from 5-8 p.m. The event is free and o... Read more
Mars Offering Free Athletic Admission For Seniors
With the fall sports season now underway, the Mars Area School District is offering a chance for seniors to watch games for free. Officials say that residents of the district who are 65 and... Read more
Butler Catholic Beginning Year Under New Leader
Students at Butler Catholic are getting ready for school to start later this week, but there will be a new face to greet them on day one. John Hazur was named the new principal of Butler Cat... Read more
Karns City Woman Facing Hit and Run Charges
A Karns City woman is facing charges for an accident that happened in late July. On July 20 40-year-old Angela Farris was traveling on State route 8 near East Wayne Street. Just before 6pm s... Read more
Library Hosting Retro Fest
Local residents are invited to enjoy some fun, family activities this week at the Butler Area Public Library. The Library is hosting a Retro Fest on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the courtya... Read more
Gas prices have increased slightly locally while decreasing slightly across western Pennsylvania as a whole this week. According to AAA’s weekly gas price report, the average price for a gal... Read more
Police Searching For Suspect Who Stole Meter Box
Police are searching for a person that stole a Central Electric Cooperative meter box off a home in Venango County. The CEC meter box is worth $1500 and was stolen sometime between 6am to 4:... Read more