Lawmaker Proposes Four Day Work Week
A Pennsylvania lawmaker is hoping to study the impact of moving some state employees to a four-day work week. Democrat State Representative Chris Rabb said he wanted a cost-benefit analysis... Read more
BASD Substitute Nurses To Receive Pay Bump
In recognition of a strong need for qualified health professionals, the Butler Area School District is increasing the pay for substitute nurses. At their meeting earlier this week, the Butle... Read more
Following the tragic death of two state police officers in Philadelphia, officials are warning of potential scams circulating. The Pennsylvania State Troopers Association warned that there a... Read more
There’s been an outpouring of support for Ukrainian relief efforts in Butler County, and now the sheriff’s office is joining the cause. The department has donated 43 bulletproof vests to the... Read more
An educational series about gardening and outdoor activities is coming to the South Butler Library. The Backyard Learning Master Gardeners Speaker Series kicks off this Thursday at 6 p.m. Th... Read more
Grove City Man Resists Arrest After DUI
A Grove City man is facing charges following an incident with police earlier this month. Shortly after 7 p.m. March 2nd, Grove City Police observed a vehicle driving in the dark with no head... Read more
SNAP Enrollments Increasing
New data shows that there’s a growing number of state residents who are enrolling for food stamps. It’s also known as the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program and it’s seen an increas... Read more
The state’s Game Commission is reminding residents to be safe as black bears begin to come out of hibernation. Officials ask that you reduce bear-human interactions, as the bears may be bad-... Read more
Webinar To Focus On Subcontracting
Slippery Rock University’s Government Contracting Assistance Center and Procurement Technical Assistance Center are cohosting an upcoming free webinar. This presentation on Thursday from 10... Read more
Community Leader Janice Phillips Larrick Dies
A well-known local nurse and long-time community philanthropist has died. Janice Phillips Larrick passed away on Sunday at home. After graduation from Butler County Memorial Hospital School... Read more