The Mars Area School Board has taken action to modify the district’s Health and Safety plan. Superintendent Dr. Mark Gross discussed recent developments as related to the Health and Safety p... Read more
Although we are set for temperatures near 40 today, we’re coming off some of our colder days of winter. And that should not come as a surprise if you look at history. Data shows that January... Read more
State police in Venango County say their investigation is still ongoing into the killing of a Pittsburgh man near Emlenton. 29-year-old Peter Spencer was found dead in the front yard of a ho... Read more
Although construction of the new Butler Transit Authority park and ride lot is complete, work on the building addition is being delayed by material shortages. According to Executive Director... Read more
The ongoing battle over a proposed carbon tax in Pennsylvania continues. Governor Tom Wolf vetoed a bill that would have required legislative approval for the state to join the Regional Gree... Read more
A very young author is looking to the past for a new book. 10-year-old Dylan LaDieu, a fifth grader in the Seneca Valley School District, has officially released a new book called “Dylan Dra... Read more
Poll watchers have become more popular in the past couple of years, and a new bill could possibly expand where they go. The House State Government Committee approved a bill that would allow... Read more
Local public, private, parochial, and charter schools as well as vocational high schools are invited to apply to receive funding from an annual grant program. The Highmark Foundation’s Schoo... Read more
Fans going to tonight’s Butler basketball game are being asked to bring a donation to help the Kids Weekend Backpack Program. The Butler Education Association is sponsoring the donation driv... Read more
A local municipality will receive federal funding through a state program in order to assist city residents. The City of Butler has been awarded $200,000 through the Pennsylvania HOME Invest... Read more