State House lawmakers have passed a bill that would provide additional funding to SNAP recipients to purchase fresh food. The PA Food Buck Program would provide up to an additional 40 cents... Read more
West Nile Detected In Erie
A popular summer vacation spot has reported that mosquitoes in the area have tested positive for West Nile virus. Erie County officials have announced that mosquitoes in Harborcreek Township... Read more
Jennings Foltz School Opens To Visitors Today
A local historical treasure is open to the public for the first time this summer later today. The Jennings Environmental Education Center Foltz School along Route 8 North in Slippery Rock wi... Read more
Moraine Holding Full Moon Paddle Monday Night
Adults- young and old- are welcome to enjoy an evening on the water at a local park this week. Moraine State Park is holding a “Full Moon Paddle” on Monday from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at the Old Ro... Read more
The Pennsylvania Game Commission has announced the 2025-2026 migratory game bird season. There are two significant changes to waterfowl seasons this year: The daily bag limit for Canada gees... Read more
A fun event to benefit the Butler County Humane Society is planned for later today. A Barking Lot Paw-ty kicks off at 11 a.m. and continues until 3 p.m. at the Evans City Road facility in Re... Read more
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Chairman Stephen DeFrank has been reappointed for his second term as Chairman of the Commission. Originally nominated in 2022 By Governor Tom Wolf,... Read more
The Butler Area Public Library will be showcasing a local artist’s work for the rest of June and all of July. The exhibit is called The Art of Peter Cehily. Cehily is a native of Westmorelan... Read more
Mars Postpones Commencement To Friday
The Mars Area School District postponed their graduation ceremony, moving it from Thursday to Friday. District officials say the inclement weather forced the move. Commencement is now set fo... Read more
Two Charged For Breaking Into City Home
A former caretaker is facing charges after she and her fiancé tried to break into the home of a man who died. Butler City Police were called to the 500 block of West Brady Street last Friday... Read more