Local Attorney Recognized By US Attorney General
The United States Attorney General Merrick Garland is honoring a local western Pennsylvania Attorney. Jessica Smolar is an assistant United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsy... Read more
VA To Host CPR Event
There is still time for local veterans, family members, caregivers, staff, and volunteers to join in a free demonstration at the Butler VA Health Care System planned for later this week. As... Read more
Butler County Community College is continuing to engage the community by offering a series of free classes on finance management. Beginning Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Grace Community Wel... Read more
SRU To Celebrate Black History Month
February is Black History Month and Slippery Rock University has numerous programs planned to mark the occasion. More than 15 in-person and virtual activities will include a keynote speaking... Read more
Butler Students Looking To Reclaim KD Quiz Title
A trio of local students will advance to the next round of a regional trivia competition following a recent victory. Butler Area students David Krainbucher, Maxwell Channells, and Ava Brewst... Read more
VA Nurse Celebrated With DAISY Award
An employee with the Butler VA Health Care System was honored last month for being an extraordinary nurse. Jerry Dunn was honored by the not-for-profit DAISY Foundation for his commitment to... Read more
Thousands Gather For Groundhog Day
Thousands are gathering in Punxsutawney this morning as they wait to hear if the winter will be prolonged. It’s Groundhog Day at Gobbler’s Knob. The crowd began to arrive late last night wit... Read more
A new grant will help with medical assisted treatment inside the Butler County Prison. The county was approved for a $200,000 grant that will go to what is known as MAT care in the prison. T... Read more
City Continues Weighing New Rental Ordinance
Many Butler City landlords participated in a second gathering to discuss a plan that could lead to a revised Rental Ordinance and Program within the city. Three current members of Butler Cit... Read more
County Seeks Bid On CDBG Projects
Butler County is putting multiple projects out to bid as part of their Community Development Block Grant funding. The county approved six projects that will be funded using CDBG dollars. Mar... Read more