The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) has announced the largest grant funding formula. The increase will see awardees receive a maximum award of $6,000 for the 2026-27... Read more

Butler County is continuing to receive state funding to help the public defender’s office. The state approved extending the Indigent Defense Grant, which first started two years ago. The cou... Read more

The Slippery Rock University Department of Dance is preparing for the final performances of senior students this weekend. The department is hosting a showcase titled “Ephemeral: A Senior Cap... Read more

Local residents are being asked to join in an effort to save lives. A local Vitalant blood drive is planned for tomorrow (Saturday) from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Harrisville American Legio... Read more

Butler County is extending an agreement with Allegheny County for how much it costs to house inmates. Allegheny County pays Butler $100 per day for when the Butler County Prison has to hold... Read more

A local organization will fund multiple projects with a delicious breakfast event this weekend. The Zelienople Rotary Club’s all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast is being held from 8 a.m. to 1... Read more

Slippery Rock University is celebrating the largest gift in the school’s history. A ceremony was held yesterday to unveil the Haverlack College of Business, which is the first named college... Read more

Medical techs at Butler Memorial Hospital have voted to authorize a strike. Union leaders say 92 percent of the tech workforce approved the potential strike. Officials say stagnant wages, he... Read more

After allegedly assaulting hospital security a Butler man is facing charges. On Sunday police were called to Butler Memorial Hospital just before 7 p.m. for a patient that hit a security gua... Read more

A bill that would require trans athletes to compete in their assigned gender from birth has passed through the State Senate. The Senate passed the bill by a vote of 30 to 17 on Wednesday, mo... Read more