Although the wet weather may have delayed planting season, it’s that time of year when more farming equipment is on the road. That’s why this past week is marked as Rural Road Safety week an... Read more
Earth Day is Monday and a local state park will observe the occasion with a volunteer event this weekend. On Saturday, those interested in helping clean Moraine State Park will be meeting at... Read more
A new proposed law would see redistricting in Pennsylvania done by an independent commission. After every 10 years U.S. Census data is used to redraw State Senate, State House, and congressi... Read more
The public is invited to enjoy a delicious dinner while supporting a local organization this weekend. Unionville Grange is holding a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. at... Read more
Three Butler County 9-1-1 dispatchers were honored recently for their retirement while a fourth was honored for their service on a call. After 30 years of service two dispatchers Terry Sween... Read more
Slippery Rock University students are preparing to welcome the public to a production this weekend. The SRU Theatre Department is performing “9 to 5” starting Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the Perf... Read more
A local library is holding joining in with an event kicking off Friday. The Spring Market and Book Sale is a partnership between the South Butler Community Library and Saxonburg area busines... Read more
Moraine State Park is looking for people able to help out with a job later this week. On Friday park staff will meet outside the South Shore park office for a Kayak Cleaning Day starting at... Read more
There is still time for families of young children in the Mars Area School District to sign up for a Kindergarten Preview event planned for next week. Watermelon Welcome will take place duri... Read more
Passover begins next week and the Butler Area Public Library is marking the occasion with a couple of events tonight spotlighting Jewish culture and history. First, the library is hosting a... Read more
The Pennsylvania Game Commission believes a change in how antlerless deer licenses are sold will help reduce wait times. The commission has changed their rollout of selling the licenses. The... Read more
It was a busy night once again for emergency crews as another strong round of storms rolled into the area. Starting around 7 p.m., severe weather led to numerous calls to the Butler County 9... Read more
The Butler County Community College Board of Trustees has rejected the recommendations of a fact finder as part of contract negotiations with the college’s support professionals union. Accor... Read more
The Tri-County Workforce Investment Board is accepting applications for their healthcare scholarship program. The group is awarding up to 10 scholarships valued at $1,000 each. The scholarsh... Read more
Investors have seen the market pull back over the last couple of weeks. According to local financial advisor Howie Pentony, the slight retreat is not unexpected. “Basically, the reason why t... Read more
State health officials are encouraging local municipalities to apply for funding that would create opportunities for residents to engage in physical activity. According to the Pennsylvania D... Read more
Residents are invited to an upcoming presentation and activity at the Rose E. Schneider Family YMCA in Cranberry. A free hour-long Human Trafficking Seminar will begin at 6:30 p.m. tonight.... Read more
April is National Volunteer Month and the American Red Cross is encouraging residents to pitch in to support neighbors in need. Officials say last year more than 3,300 Red Cross volunteers a... Read more
There has been historic rain fall amounts in Pennsylvania in the month April and it’s now there is looming floods and challenges for farmers. Two of the wettest days in history according to... Read more
The support staff at Butler County Community College is arguing for higher wages as part of contract negotiations with the college’s board. The union representing the support staff issued a... Read more
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