The Mars Area High School will celebrate the season with several Festive December Spirit Days this month. Monday has been designated as Walking in a Winter Wonderland Day with students encou... Read more
The ongoing battle over the statewide school mask mandate has been settled as a result of a Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision on Friday. The Court announced that they have affirmed the rul... Read more
The Slippery Rock University council of trustees approved a 2% tuition increase during their quarterly business meeting Friday. If approved by the State System Board of Governors early next... Read more
It was a big surprise for the school nurse at McQuistion Elementary School Thursday morning. The Butler Band was there to greet students, teachers, and most importantly school nurse Michele... Read more
AAA is reminding drivers to be responsible on the roads when doing their holiday shopping this year. Although more and more shopping is being done online, the travel agency says there will s... Read more
Congressman Mike Kelly is joining a bipartisan effort to help expand telehealth options. Kelly along with other Republicans and Democrats released legislation that they say would ensure perm... Read more
A local lawmaker is advancing a bill that would help combat Chronic Wasting Disease. U.S. Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson who represents a portion of Butler County in the 15th District of Pe... Read more
A former Butler County resident was found guilty of first-degree murder in Florida. Kimberly Kessler was convicted for the murder of her co-worker Joleen Cummings in 2018. Prosecutors say Ke... Read more
A Butler County company has been penalized as a result of a workplace accident that resulted in the death of an employee over three years ago. The United States Department of Justice recentl... Read more
Nearly 600 students are set to receive their diploma tomorrow at Slippery Rock University. The annual winter commencement will take place in the Morrow Field House at 11 a.m. The university... Read more