A longtime member of the local firefighting community recently passed away. Ralph Eaton was a member of the Harrisville Volunteer Fire Department for 60 years and had been married for 65 yea... Read more

NexTier Bank has given $25,000 to the BC3 Education Foundation. The donation helps fund BC3’s College Within the High School program, which lets high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors... Read more

Two fellowship programs will begin later this year to help develop the next generation of the government workforce. Applications for the William and Hannah Penn Fellowship will be open from... Read more

The Butler Transit Authority will finally be receiving a repaired coach bus that was damaged in a crash a couple years ago. According to Executive Director John Paul, the commuter bus has be... Read more

Butler County Community College has chosen a longtime member of their team to take over an administrative position. After a national search, William “Jake” Friel has been named as Vice Presi... Read more

A large number of Butler County Fire Companies will receive state money from slot machine gaming to help with operational expenses. The Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service grants are... Read more

In hopes of providing farmers and poultry technicians with support due to the spread of avian flu, the Pennsylvania legislator and executive branch signed a new law in two weeks. In an effor... Read more

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is warning motorists to avoid state forest roads as winter storms create hazardous conditions. These roads are not maintained in winter,... Read more

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has some tips to make sure your Valentine’s Day doesn’t end with a call to the fire department. The NFPA says that if you plan to cook a meal... Read more

Butler County native Marc Fogel has been released from a Russian prison after three and a half years. The teacher from Oakmont was released as part of an exchange Tuesday afternoon. He shoul... Read more

Police are providing more information about a fatal crash last week in Lawrence County. The accident happened last Wednesday on Rout 19 near the intersection with Harlansburg Road. Police sa... Read more

The Butler Area School Board took a closer look Monday at anticipated budget figures for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. Director of Finance and Operations Heather Bonzo outlined the num... Read more

A new program at Butler County Community College targeting those interested in manufacturing is still accepting applications. The industrial equipment technician certificate program at BC3 i... Read more

A local lawmaker is joining with colleagues to introduce a bill that would create jobs as well as another that impacts how some students are granted financial aid. Republican U.S. Congressma... Read more

Young students in Mars are holding theme days this week as they continue their annual fundraising for heart health. Mars Area Centennial students are encouraged to wear exercise clothes toda... Read more

A trip through history returns later this month highlighting George Washington’s trek through the area. The Cherry Pie Hike is an annual tradition held near Washington’s Birthday. Multiple h... Read more

Cranberry Township is moving forward with the latest plans to improve the Brush Creek wastewater facility. The board of supervisors approved a $35 million project to upgrade the plant’s sewa... Read more

Cranberry Township is bringing back their hazardous household and electronic recycling program. The board of supervisors approved the contract with Noble Environmental to host four recycling... Read more

A woman from Ellwood City is out thousands after an online hacker was able to access personal information. State police say the victim recently found out that her email account had been comp... Read more

Those looking for fun activity or to learn more about saving a life are invited to stop by the YMCA tomorrow. The Butler YMCA is hosting a Youth Pickleball Jam Party from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. W... Read more