The public is invited to hear readings from a couple of local authors at Butler County Community College later this week. The latest free event in the Northern Appalachia Reading Series is p... Read more
An upcoming Slippery Rock University program will educate students, faculty and staff about online safety and dangers. The annual SRU Cyberspace Event will be held on Thursday from 12:30 to... Read more
A local library is holding a three day sale during the upcoming week. The Prospect Community Library’s book and bake sale will kick off on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. before continuing F... Read more
After a decade leading the Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber, the longtime president is stepping down. Jim Boltz announced his retirement from the position which will be effective this summe... Read more
A portion of Gibsonia Road just south of the Butler County line was shut down Tuesday following an accident. The crash happened just after 7 p.m. in Richland Township. Details on the crash a... Read more
With Tax Day now less than a week away, a local group is reminding residents of their free tax preparation service. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program remains open and is still acce... Read more
A local lawmaker is welcoming constituents to an event later this week. Republican State Representative Stephanie Scialabba is celebrating the grand opening of her new district office on Thu... Read more
Giant Eagle will officially move into their corporate office in Butler County this week. The longtime Western PA grocer will hold a ceremony Thursday celebrating their new headquarters in Cr... Read more
The Independence Health System is offering another round of free lifestyle coaching classes. These sessions are free and available as either virtual video classes or in-person learning event... Read more
A proposed bill in the Pennsylvania House looks to make internet access more readily available for Pennsylvanians. A bill introduced by representatives from Philadelphia and Allegheny County... Read more
Norfolk Southern has announced today they have agreed to a $600 million settlement with a class action lawsuit filled against the company after last year’s train derailment. Those who could... Read more
As many look back at a fascinating eclipse, a local school district is asking for donations of the eyewear used for viewing. Mars Area School District will hold an eclipse glasses collection... Read more
A local organization is holding an event next week to celebrate student and faculty civic action as well as nonprofit cooperation. The Institute for Nonprofit Leadership at Slippery Rock Uni... Read more
Work is continuing on the Cranberry Township Interchange Project and for the next week drivers should expect delays. This work is part of a four-phase project that will upgrade and improve t... Read more
Tourism spending in Butler County continues to rise in the years since the pandemic. According to a new report by the state’s Department of Community and Economic Development, visitors spent... Read more
State officials are warning about a texting scam involving the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The text message claims they are from the PA Turnpike Toll Services and say you owe toll money. The Turn... Read more
An accident Friday in Butler Township sent one person the hospital and saw two vehicles towed from the scene. Butler Township police were called to the intersection of North Eberhart Road an... Read more
Gas prices jumped up both locally as well as across the western Pennsylvania region as a whole during the past week. According to AAA’s weekly gas price report, the average price for a gallo... Read more
Drivers in Cranberry Township should be prepared for some delays on a major road this morning. Starting at 9 a.m. a temporary signal will be activated at the intersection of Freedom Road and... Read more
The Butler Area School District will pay an outside contractor to handle mowing around their eight elementary school facilities. At their meeting Monday night, the board approved a quote rec... Read more
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