VOICe Urges Education On Human Trafficking
A new movie about child sex trafficking is making headlines but locally trafficking of any person is more common from someone you know. The movie “Sound of Freedom” follows Tim Ballard, a sp... Read more
A recent Butler Township event is helping a local organization provide for kids in need. At their Monday night meeting, the Butler Township Commissioners presented a check to the Golden Torn... Read more
Ritts Park Event To Provide Hands-On Learning
An upcoming event this weekend looks to give residents a hands-on opportunity to learn more about nature at a local park. It’s called “Sustainable Landcare Summer Celebration” and its happen... Read more
A plan to detour exit ramps on I-79 in Portersville has been delayed. The work is a part of the project to replace the Portersville Bridge that goes over I-79. Originally scheduled to begin... Read more
Gas Prices Drop Slightly As Demand Decreases
Gas prices have decreased slightly locally while increasing 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
The Butler Area School District is increasing pay for substitute teachers and also keeping in place a program to encourage retention of bus drivers. At their Monday night meeting the Butler... Read more
Paving Project Continues In Cranberry Springs
Motorists in Cranberry Township should be aware of a road project that could impact traffic beginning today. Crews are completing Cranberry Springs Drive road repairs between Mars Road and R... Read more
Preston Park Continuing Movie Screenings
Local residents are invited to enjoy a free family movie in an outdoor setting later this week. Butler Township’s next Movies in the Park event is planned for Wednesday at the Preston Park A... Read more
Jill Biden To Stop In Pittsburgh
The First Lady will be in Pittsburgh Tuesday. Jill Biden is expected to meet with leaders of the Pittsburgh region to talk about their “Workforce Hub” initiative, which aims to combine publi... Read more
Penn State Extension is offering an online program later this week about creative solutions to concerns about affordable housing. A 75 minute webinar on Using Cargo Shipping Containers to Cr... Read more