A new proposed bill by a local lawmaker would get rid of school board candidates cross-filing. State Representative Marci Mustello introduced an amendment that would remove candidates’ abili... Read more
The Diocese of Pittsburgh is updating COVID policies at their masses. According to Bishop David Zubik, all priests, deacons, and anyone else who is a part of the mass is required to wear mas... Read more
The Butler Area School District approved a new collective bargaining agreement with the Butler Area Support Professional Association at last night’s school board meeting. The new five-year c... Read more
Two more people have died locally at Butler Memorial Hospital over the weekend as a result of serious COVID-19 symptoms. The hospital reported one COVID-related death to the state on Saturda... Read more
The Butler Little Theatre has announced a change in its upcoming performance schedule. Due to the recent increase in COVID exposures, show dates for the BLT production of “The 39 Steps” have... Read more
State Senator Doug Mastriano made it official over the weekend—he’s running for governor. The Franklin County native announced his plans to seek the Republican nomination this year. Mastrian... Read more
A business in Emlenton was completely destroyed in an early morning fire Sunday. The flames broke out around 4 a.m. at the Hovis Truck Repair on Emlenton Clintonville Road—which is in Venang... Read more
Work is set to begin today on a waterline in Ford City. PennDOT officials say the replacement project will happen on 5th Avenue in between 14th and 17th Street. Crews will be installing a ne... Read more
In the wake of the tragic fatal fire in Philadelphia, and now one in New York, Pennsylvania fire officials are reminding people to take the right steps for fire safety. Thomas Cook is the st... Read more
A chilly event is set to return to Butler next month. The Butler AM Rotary’s Carved in Ice is back for its sixth year. This is the second time the event has happened over two days, with Frid... Read more