Mars Approves New Tennis Courts
The Mars Area School District has decided on a plan for new tennis courts. After hearing from tennis coaches and players earlier this month, the School Board voted to approve a plan that wil... Read more
Activities Resume At Butler Library
With the bitter cold behind us, local residents can return to the Butler Area Public Library for upcoming activities. Today from 1 to 2 p.m. families with young children up to age five are i... Read more
Lowrie House To Collect Reusable Grocery Bags
A local group will help neighbors in need through a community collection about to begin. Residents of The Addison of Lowrie Place are collecting reusable shopping bags and totes through Febr... Read more
Kelly Bill Aims To Help Modernize Rail Lines
Congressman Mike Kelly is introducing a bill that aims to improve local rail lines. The bill is known as the “Short Line Railroad Tax Credit Modernization Act” and it was introduced with bip... Read more
Cranberry Twp. Accepting Internship Applications
Although the spring semester has just started for college students, a local township is offering a chance at real-word experience with a summertime internship. Cranberry Township is acceptin... Read more
State Agencies Offering Grant Opportunities
A couple of state agencies are offering grant opportunities to provide improved healthcare as well as support work that preserves history. The PA Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs is m... Read more
Venango Twp. Home Destroyed In Fire
A house was completely destroyed in a fire Wednesday morning in Venango Township. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center just before 10 a.m. for a heavily involved fire at a home in... Read more
Penn Township officials recently approved a contract with Plate Smart Technologies for a plate reading camera at the intersection of Route 8 and Airport Road. Officials with the township say... Read more
Mayor Dandoy To Run For Re-Election
Butler’s incumbent mayor has declared his candidacy for a second term. Democrat Mayor Bob Dandoy recently announced that he plans to run for the top position later this year. Dandoy began hi... Read more
New Jersey Man Charged For Stealing Purse
A New Jersey man has been charged in Cranberry Township after stealing a woman’s wallet and charging her over $3,000. In mid-November police were called to the PetSmart for a woman claiming... Read more