A Moniteau School District facility had to be put into lockdown following an incident on Friday afternoon. According to an email from administrators, Dassa McKinney Elementary School was put... Read more

The curtain rises tonight on the latest production of the Butler Little Theatre. “Cry It Out” will debut tonight at 8 p.m. The show tells the story of three women who recently became mothers... Read more

Students in the Mars Area School District are donating a large amount of money through an annual fundraiser while others are holding a fundraiser this weekend. The elementary schools collect... Read more

There is still time for Vietnam War veterans to sign up for a special event planned for next weekend. American Legion Post 852 in Harrisville is hosting a 50-year commemoration on Saturday,... Read more

Independence Health System officials say a new technology is helping doctors identify lung cancer early. Butler Memorial Hospital’s Advanced Lung Center is seeing progress with a new CT scan... Read more

Butler County Tourism Foundation has partnered with the Butler Chapter of the Antique Automobile club of America to display Butler Classics. This Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Butler B... Read more

The Irish take center stage this weekend as many cities and pubs get ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off in Downtown Pittsburgh at 10 a.m. Sat... Read more

The driver of the school bus involved in a serious crash in the Mars Area School District has died. District officials said in a letter that William “Bob” Miller died this week. Miller was a... Read more

Multiple crews were called to battle a large brush fire last night in Cherry Township. Six different fire departments were called to the 100 block of Grubb Lane around 11:15 p.m. last night.... Read more

The City of Butler is considering a partnership with the Butler Area School District concerning Historic Pullman Park. Butler Mayor Bob Dandoy informed Council Thursday night about recent an... Read more

Major changes are coming soon to a major roadway in Forward Township. PennDOT has purchased and ordered two “no left turns” signs that will soon be placed at Old Route 68 and Route 68 (Evans... Read more

This week marked the official filing deadline for candidates to be on the ballot this spring, and there are three candidates for county coroner. Longtime coroner William Young is retiring an... Read more

A local public library invites parents concerned about their children’s online access to a presentation this weekend. On Saturday at 1 p.m. the Mars Area Public Library offers a program call... Read more

A man has pled guilty to murdering his mother nearly three years ago in Lawrence County. Last Friday, 39-year-old Shane McDevitt pled guilty to third degree murder, strangulation, and two mi... Read more

The Armco Credit Union made a donation to the BC3 Education Foundation for the school’s support after a garbage truck crashed into the Butler Township building. The $10,000 donation was give... Read more

State Representatives Marci Mustello and Aaron Bernstine are teaming up to host a grant seminar later this week. An official with the Department of Conservation and Economic Development will... Read more

High school musical season marches on this weekend with four more local schools nearly ready to raise their curtains. Seussical the Musical at AC Valley High School Auditorium officially ope... Read more

Butler Township Police have released more information on a crash that sent one person to the hospital earlier this week. Police were called to Route 356 (Freeport Road) Monday just after 7 p... Read more

As many school districts in the region face falling enrollment numbers, a new study in the Mars Area School District predicts an increase. The district revealed the results of a demographics... Read more

A wide range of vintage items will be on sale this weekend at one of the area’s longest running antique sales. The GFWC’s Intermediate League of Butler is holding their 73rd annual antique s... Read more