Columbus Day Closures
Today is Columbus Day and that means a few locations will be closed. All state, local, and federal offices are closed for the holiday. The PennDOT driver license and photo centers are also c... Read more
PA Prisons Hit Lowest Inmate Total In 20 Years
Pennsylvania is seeing its lowest numbers of prisoners in years. Our news partners at WPXI report that there are currently just over 36,000 inmates serving time in jails across the state. A... Read more
A new plan between Pennsylvania and surrounding states aims to help reduce gun violence. Governor Tom Wolf announced a Memorandum of Understanding with the governors from New Jersey, New Yor... Read more
Students Charged Following Incident Involving a Popular Social Media Challenge
Three students are facing charges following an incident that occurred at a local high school. According to State Police, the three students are accused of damaging a soap dispenser last mont... Read more
Butler Area Public Library to Provide Incentive
The Butler Area Public Library is providing an incentive for local residents to help those in need. In exchange for the donation of non-perishable, non-expired food item as part of the Butle... Read more
PennDOT Accepting Applications for Grant Programs
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation continues to accept applications for two grant programs. The first is the 2021 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside of the Federal Highway Admi... Read more
Lifesteps to Offer Free Screenings this Week
Butler County families with young children will have the chance to get more information about developmental milestones through an upcoming local screening. Lifesteps is offering free develop... Read more
A local lawmaker will be one of the panelists for an upcoming presentation focusing on the activities of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Republican state Representative Tim Bonn... Read more
Penn State Extension to Offer Landscaping Webinar
There’s still time to sign up for an upcoming virtual seminar about urban landscaping practices. Penn State Extension is offering the “Changing Landscaping Practices: Implications for Landow... Read more
Woman Taken To Hospital After Crash With Deer
One woman was taken to the hospital after a crash earlier this week in Jefferson Township. State police say 50-year-old Tracy Deal of Butler was driving west on Blakely Road around 4:15 p.m.... Read more