The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is reminding residents of an upcoming deadline to apply for financial assistance with utility bills. Anyone dealing with financial difficulties as... Read more
A bill that would allow parents to opt out masking requirements inside schools has passed the Senate education committee. Advocates of the bill argue that it’s government overreach to requir... Read more
PSERS Comes Under More Scrutiny
Pennsylvania’s largest public pension fund is coming under further scrutiny from federal investigators. The Securities and Exchange Commission is looking into allegations of improper compens... Read more
Details Sparse In I-80 Fatal Accident
Police are investigating a fatal crash that happened early yesterday morning on I-80. Details are still sketchy surrounding the crash that happened around 4:30 a.m. Monday in the westbound l... Read more
State Officials Warn Of Forest Fires This Fall
State fire officials are taking time this week to spread the word about the fall forest fire season. Leaders say despite some of the heavy rain that we’ve received this summer, the state sti... Read more
Job Fairs At PennDOT For Neighboring Counties
Those looking for employment are invited to visit one of two upcoming job fairs being held in the region by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The first one is taking place in Ar... Read more
PennDOT is looking for feedback on construction projects and other transportation-related issues. The survey asks a variety questions dealing with how people receive roadway information and... Read more
NAMI Organizing Family Education Classes
A local organization is presenting free online program dealing with ongoing mental issues as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Family to Family evidence-based educational classes for family... Read more
BC3 Breaks Ground On New Armstrong Facility
Butler County Community College welcomed a number of former and current elected officials to the groundbreaking ceremony of a new facility in neighboring Armstrong County last week. The new... Read more
Slippery Rock University Approves Budget
Slippery Rock University has approved their budget for the upcoming year. The council of trustees voted to accept the $144 million budget for 2021-22. There is also around a projected $776,0... Read more