Karns City Institutes No Cell Phone Policy
Karns City School District has passed a new “Bell-to-Bell No-Device” cell phone policy. The Bell-to-Bell policy requires that students will not have access to their phone or other personal d... Read more
A newly introduced Game Commission program aimed to reduce crop damage will now debut statewide. The “Certified Hunter Program” provides an opportunity for hunters to go on property that is... Read more
DCNR Promoting State Parks During America250
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has kicked off the America 250PA celebration with the announcement of 25 GeoTrails, including two in Butler County. This DCN... Read more
Mars Mascot Involved In National Contest
The Mars Area School District is asking for community support for their mascot. The Fighting Planet is engaged in a competition to be the Best High School Mascot in America. As part of the 2... Read more
This week marks the Week of the Young Child. During the week, Lifesteps will be hosting a couple of events focusing on children in the community. They are also offering free developmental sc... Read more
State police are investigating after two tractors were stolen from a local business. The theft happened Monday at M&R Power Equipment on Evans City Road in Connoquenessing Township. Poli... Read more
Karns City Exploring Renovations To High School
Earlier this week Karns City School District School Board Members were presented designs for a high school renovation project. At their Tuesday meeting, board members were presented designs... Read more
Glade Run Renames School
A local organization has decided to rename their school to be more representative and inclusive of their students. Glade Run Lutheran Services has changed the name of their privately-license... Read more
Post-Gazette Purchased; Will Continue To Publish
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has new life. After previous plans to shut down in May, the longtime Pittsburgh newspaper will now be sold to the Baltimore-based Venetoulis Institute for Local J... Read more
Car Rolls Over I-79 in Worth Township
At least one person was seriously injured after a vehicle went off of I-79 and rolled onto the road below in Worth Township. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center just before 12:30... Read more




