The Butler Area School District reports “significant progress” has been made towards reestablishing transportation routes and stops. In the latest update, Butler Superintendent Dr. Brian Whi... Read more
State police are looking for a man who robbed a Center Township restaurant at gunpoint on Wednesday. The suspect walked into the Subway (at the corner of North Main Street Extension and Merc... Read more
Polk Man Charged With Killing Parker Woman
A Venango County man has been charged with fatally shooting a woman from Parker. State Police in Franklin charged 48-year-old Clayton Hindman this week following his arrest in Missouri last... Read more
Police: Shot Fired Over Parking
Police believe an argument over parking at an off-campus apartment complex near Slippery Rock University led to shots fired. No one was injured in the incident- which happened early Sunday m... Read more
The Butler Area School District is pushing back the first day of school due to continuing problems associated with student transportation. A message posted to the district’s website says tha... Read more
The group behind the annual Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival will award money to Butler County non-profits. The Friends of the Bantam Jeep Association is currently accepting online application... Read more
The group behind the annual Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival will award money to Butler County non-profits. The Friends of the Bantam Jeep Association is currently accepting online application... Read more
Sen. Stresses Funding For Transportation Improvements In New Legislation
Senator Joe Pittman will soon introduce legislation to reduce the amount of funding diverted each year from essential transportation improvement projects to support State Police operations.... Read more
Legislators React To Grand Jury Report Calling For New System For Sexual Misconduct Claims
Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus say they are pleased with a Dauphin County grand jury’s recommendation for the Pennsylvania Legislature to create an independent office t... Read more
Girl Scout Project Updates School Playground
A group of young people are giving back to their community through a project at a local school. Members of Girl Scout Troop 28842, out of Mars, recently made improvements to the playground a... Read more