While the shortage of teachers may be garnering attention nationally, local superintendents say the biggest struggle is finding enough support staff. Whether its paraprofessionals, maintenan... Read more

Butler County Community College is beginning a feasibility study that looks into moving one of their branch campuses onto a Penn State campus. BC3 says they are looking into a proposal that... Read more

A man from New York is in custody after a drug bust along I-80. It happened last Wednesday in Findley Township around 7 p.m. Police say they pulled over 31-year-old Jose Cabrera of Bronx, Ne... Read more

Those looking to enjoy some new reading material are invited to take advantage of the great deals at an upcoming local book sale. The Friends of the Butler Library will open a used book sale... Read more

A local man is facing federal drug charges in connection with an investigation into gang activity in Pittsburgh. According to a release from the U.S. Department of Justice, 44-year-old Gilbe... Read more

State police are investigating a crash that occurred this past Sunday around midnight on New Castle Road in Slippery Rock Township. According to state police, an unknown motorist driving wha... Read more

A Sheetz employee accused of stealing a from a safe at the store is now facing charges. 36-year-old Dawn Byers of Butler has been accused of going into a safe located in the store on Center... Read more

Mars Area School District has accepted a large donation from a local business while also preparing to host the community at a free event this weekend. During a special meeting Thursday after... Read more

The Pennsylvania lottery has announced it has generated more than $1 billion for programs that benefit older Pennsylvanians for the 12th consecutive year. The lottery was able to accomplish... Read more

A two-year project to install solar panels at two different schools in the Moniteau School District is coming to completion this fall. The first solar panel will be added to the roof of the... Read more

Crews are working to put the finishing touches on an extensive construction project at the Butler Senior High School before students arrive in just over a week. A new 500 wing connects the c... Read more

Law enforcement is encouraging residents to be aware of online scams after arresting two individuals for separate frauds. The attorney general’s office recently announced charges in two sepa... Read more

PennDOT is hoping that a change in the test to become a bus driver will spark more interest in the position. As districts all across the state face a shortage of bus drivers, Governor Josh S... Read more

A regional organization will receive state funding through March of 2025 in order to allow local women and minorities greater access to the building and construction trades. The $90,000 in n... Read more

An armed robbery in Butler City has a man facing terroristic threat charges. This past Tuesday, police say a minor at a home on the 200 block of McClain Avenue had an unwelcomed acquaintance... Read more

Those planning to visit Moraine State Park this weekend might have to navigate a new traffic pattern. The restrictions are due to the Mighty Moraine Fall Multi Sport Race with delays through... Read more

Area residents are invited to Slippery Rock later this week to get a closer look at the many birds of our area. From 9 to 11 a.m. on Friday, Jennings Environmental Education Center staff wil... Read more

The Butler County Chamber of Commerce is offering an opportunity for local community members to get together later this week. The Chamber’s Friday Morning Coffee Club will be held tomorrow f... Read more

The current board of directors for Central Electric Cooperative is returning for another year. Following the cooperative’s annual business meeting, Althea Smith of Venango County and John Ca... Read more

Police say two people are dead following Tuesday evening’s fatal crash on Route 38. This was the first of two accidents that happened in a span of hours on Oneida Valley Road. State police s... Read more