Local Veterans, Active Service Members and members of the public are invited to attend a special gathering later this week. Friday, Major General Peter J Talleri will visit the Senior High S... Read more
Mars Eases COVID Policies
The Mars Area School District is easing a number of COVID policies to start the school year. The school board officially approved the new guidelines, which for the most part return to pre-pa... Read more
Event To Remember Those Lost To Opioids
An event in Butler next week will remember those who lost their lives to an overdose. The Butler County Opioid Overdose Coalition will host “Butler County Remembers” next Wednesday evening.... Read more
Three More Districts Return To Class
Students from three more districts in Butler County head back to school today. It’s the first day of school for Freeport, Knoch, and Moniteau. As we’ve reported, this is the first year for t... Read more
A local drug and alcohol treatment center is beginning a new program to help inmates at the Butler County Prison. The Ellen O’Brien Gaiser Center recently finalized a one year agreement with... Read more
Italian Festival Returns For Fifth Year
Some may describe this upcoming weekend as Molte Bene in downtown Butler as the Italian Festival returns once again. The annual festival is now in its 5th year in Butler. Starting Friday eve... Read more
Senators React To Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
Pennsylvania lawmakers are weighing in on President Biden’s decision to forgive some student loan payments. Yesterday the President announced that the government would cancel in between $10,... Read more
Butler Township emergency responders were called out to two crashes at the same intersection less than an hour apart Wednesday afternoon. The first call came into the Butler County 911 Cente... Read more
Red Cross Seeking Blood Donation As Supplies Drop
As the summer winds down, people are encouraged to roll up their sleeves to make a blood donation. Lisa Landis is with the Red Cross and she says there’s usually a slowdown in blood donation... Read more
State Leaders Warn Of SNAP Scam
State leaders are warning residents about a new scam circulating. The Department of Human Services says this scam deals with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—also known as SNAP.... Read more