Former SRU President Dr. Reinhard Dies
Another former president of Slippery Rock University has died. Following the passing of Dr. G. Warren Smith last month, Herb Reinhard Jr died last week. Reinhard came to SRU in 1979 after se... Read more
Library Ramping Up Activities
The Butler Area Public Library continues to present activities as well as books and other resources to the community. A library Game Day is planned for Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in... Read more
Local COVID Update Sees Three More Recent Deaths As Hospitalizations Decline Again
Three more people have died locally at Butler Memorial Hospital over the past several days as a result of serious COVID-19 symptoms. The hospital reported two COVID-related deaths to the sta... Read more
Police have provided more details surrounding Tuesday night’s shooting in the parking lot at the Clearview Mall. According to charging documents, 24-year-old Carlos Gonzalez Carril was in th... Read more
Two Injured In Summit Twp. Crash
Two people were taken to the hospital after an accident this morning in Summit Township. It happened on Herman Road near Summit Academy around 9:15 a.m. Dispatchers say it was a head-on coll... Read more
Teens Steal Car And Escape From George Jr.
State police are searching for three teenagers who allegedly stole a vehicle and escaped from a school in Grove City. The three teens took off from George Junior Republic just before 7:30 p.... Read more
A statewide court has set a deadline for when lawmakers need to finish redrawing the Congressional map for this year’s election. The Commonwealth Court ruled that the all parties involved—in... Read more
Survey Aims To Prevent Child Abuse
The public is invited to participate in a community survey to help prevent child abuse in the Butler County area. The Butler County Prevention Council has released an online survey of less t... Read more
Latest Weekend Backpack Food Drive A Success
Organizers are calling recent food collection efforts to benefit the Kids Weekend Backpack Program a success and thanking participants. The Butler Education Association and Partners in Educa... Read more
Temps Dropping For Cold Stretch
Overnight lows will be either near zero or below for the next couple of days in Butler County. According to the National Weather Service, it’s expected that Thursday night will reach a low o... Read more