New PA Unemployment Systems Debuts
Today, June 8, 2021, is the day that you can file your new unemployment claim online with the state’s newly revamped unemployment system. The system now uses Keystone ID, with allows users... Read more
PA Water Donates To Local Food Bank
Thanks to the generosity of a local company, fewer people will be going hungry in the southwestern PA region. Pennsylvania American Water has announced that the company has made a donation o... Read more
This Week’s Road Maintenance Projects
PennDOT is continuing early summer road project maintenance work in Butler County this week. These activities include pipe replacement, which will be occurring on Monrow and Sarver Roads in... Read more
Gaiser Center Welcomes New Executive Director
As a local drug and alcohol treatment center celebrates 50 years, a new top administrator is coming on board to lead the way. The Ellen O’Brien Gaiser Center welcomes new Executive Director... Read more
Mars Area School District is saying goodbye to several retiring staff members now that the school year has wrapped up. Seven members of the school’s staff are leaving their positions, includ... Read more
Vehicle Hits Embankment In Forward Twp
No injuries were reported in a one car crash that occurred last week in Forward Township. According to the Pennsylvania State Police, a 21-year-old Saxonburg man was traveling on Brownsdale... Read more
BC3 To Celebrate Life of Bob Heaton
Butler County Community College will celebrate the life of Robert R. Heaton, a friend of the college and real estate developer who passed away in January at age 91, at an event July 7 on BC3... Read more
Update: Electricity is back on in the Center Township area. According to West Penn Power’s website, at one time this morning over 1,000 customers were affected. Our newsroom spoke to West Pe... Read more
Traffic Alert in Butler Twp
A traffic alert for commuters in Butler Township… Work is expected to continue for a majority of this week on Route 68 (Evans City Road). PennDOT officials say they will be doing more patchi... Read more
Lifeguard Shortages
Labor shortages are being seen in a variety of industries, including public pools which can’t find enough lifeguards. While there’s it’s difficult to draw a specific reason for the shortage—... Read more