Edwards Takes Statewide Position
A local official is taking on a leadership role in a statewide organization. Butler County Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans Court Sarah Edwards was elected earlier this month as Presid... Read more
Penn State Extension Offers Farm Finance Webinar
An online program scheduled to begin later this week will provide information about managing farm finances. Penn State Extension is offering a four session webinar series beginning Tuesday t... Read more
Mars Track Closure
Those who spend time at the Mars Athletic Complex will need to make alternative plans for exercise the next couple of weeks. The complex will be closed to the public beginning Monday to allo... Read more
Chicora Church Holds Midsummer Celebration
A local congregation is preparing to welcome the community to a special event later today. Saint Paul’s Community Church in Chicora is holding a midsummer celebration beginning at 2 p.m. The... Read more
Moraine Features Kayak Paddle
Adults- young and old- are welcome to enjoy a day on the water at a local park later this week. Moraine State Park is holding a “Silver Paddle” on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Pleasan... Read more
Penndot Maintainance Continues
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is continuing summer road project maintenance work in Butler County this week. These activities include bridge work, which will be occurring alo... Read more
One Taken To Hospital After Tractor Trailer Crash
Traffic was delayed Friday morning on I-79 following a tractor trailer crash. The accident happened in the northbound lane just after 3 a.m. near mile marker 81—which is near the Evans City... Read more
Pittsburgh Symphony To Visit Mars
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will be visiting southern Butler County this weekend for a performance geared toward kids. The Symphony’s musical ambassador Fiddlesticks will be visiting M... Read more
A new organization that helps foster children is launching this weekend in Butler. Isaiah 117 is a Tennessee-based nonprofit that cares for children awaiting foster placement. This Sunday, t... Read more
PASSHE Schools Approve Tuition Freeze
Students at Slippery Rock University and other state-owned schools will not see a tuition increase this year. The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) voted unanimously to... Read more