Both the Knoch School Board and Education Association have approved a recent fact-finding report resulting in the basis for a new contract. As part of contract negotiations, the teachers uni... Read more
County Set To Close On Former Hall In Evans City
The district magistrate’s office in Evans City will soon be moving locations. Butler County is in the process of closing on the former St. Matthias Church Hall, which is on Main Street in Ev... Read more
Bantam Trail Fest Set For This Weekend
The organizers of the summertime Jeep Festival are preparing for an annual fall event that invites Jeep owners back to Butler. The 6th Annual Bantam Trailfest is scheduled for tomorrow at 6... Read more
DCNR Urges Caution While Burning
As temperatures begin to drop and Pennsylvania remains under it’s seasonal rainfall total one government agency is urging caution. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is urg... Read more
Slippery Rock University has once again been ranked among the best in the country by a national publication. U.S. News and World Report assessed SRU 20th in a list of top public universities... Read more
Independence Health Hires New Urologist
A new doctor specializing in urology will be joining the staff of Independence Health System. Dr. Michael Smith is joining IHS Urology and will see patients at the IHS facility on Benbrook D... Read more
County Making Payments Despite Budget Impasse
Butler County Commissioners say the county is operating at full capacity despite the ongoing state budget impasse. Commissioners say they have cash flow to make payments, but the money isn’t... Read more
State Budget Impasse Hits 100 Days
As the state budget impasse hits 100 days, lawmakers are leaving Harrisburg without a deal. Democrats in the House passed a spending plan that was just over $50 billion earlier in the day, b... Read more
Moraine Receives Donation For New Rowing Facility
A new facility planned for Moraine State Park aims to turn Lake Arthur into a hub for recreational and competitive rowing. According to State Representative Aaron Bernstine, a state-of-the-a... Read more
The Butler County 911 Center is in the process of implementing a new service that will expand its ability to interact with callers. The county approved the purchase of the Rapid SOS technolo... Read more




