Residents are invited to take a chance to win a special experience in a state park. The “PA Ranger for a Day” contest is sponsored by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Th... Read more

There is still time for local communities to register for a program to capitalize on creative assets while strengthening economies. The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts has launched the Penn... Read more

An Allegheny County man accused of sexually assaulting a Seneca Valley Student during the school day and then later charged for possessing child sexual abused material has pled no contest an... Read more

A local library is inviting the public to a new event starting this weekend. The first South Butler Community Library Scholastic Book Fair begins tomorrow (Friday) at 10 a.m. and continues t... Read more

Two men are facing drug charges after police found $41,000 in cash and over 200 pills. On Thursday, the Butler County Drug Task Force served search warrants at two homes, one on the 100 bloc... Read more

Negotiators representing the Mars Area School Board and the Mars Area Education Association continue to seek common ground on a new contract for teachers. Board member Jennifer DiCuccio is o... Read more

A New Jersey man accused of attempting to kill a woman at Moraine State Park had his bond lowered and is now facing new charges. On May 2, police were called to Bear Run Road around 3 a.m. f... Read more

You might notice more Jeeps moving into town today as the area preps for the annual Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival. The 15th annual version of the festival starts tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. a... Read more

Today is the last day of school for another group of local students. Slippery Rock Area School District wraps up classes today with a half-day. Graduation is planned for tonight at 7 p.m. at... Read more

UPMC is laying off hundreds of employees. The Pittsburgh-based health care giant announced they were laying off 200 employees and eliminated another 300 open positions earlier this week. UPM... Read more

Pine Richland School District is rescinding a policy that impacted the book selection for libraries. The controversial policy was first put in place three years ago after a group of resident... Read more

A yearly Butler County golf event will raise money to benefit neighbors in need. The 39th annual St. Barnabas Charitable Golf Open will be held on Friday at the Conley Resort and Golf Club w... Read more

A local teacher was recently named the winner of an academic achievement award. Stephanie Baldauf teaches first grade at St. Wendelin Catholic School in Herman and just won a Golden Apple Aw... Read more

Independence Health System will be hosting a free hernia education and screening event later this month. The event will be led by general surgeons of the hospital. They will discuss the diff... Read more

The Butler Transit Authority will purchase a new piece of equipment to help with maintenance of their property on Hollywood Drive. The authority board approved the purchase of a Bobcat skid... Read more

Alameda Waterpark is looking for additional help for the summer season. The pool is still hiring lifeguards and other seasonal help. Applicants must be at least 15 and pass a lifeguarding co... Read more

A vote on the house floor may soon be held that will require guns to have secure storage. House Bill 2245, will require that all guns be stored securely, especially those left unattended whe... Read more

Taxes will be going up in the Seneca Valley School District. The school board voted to raise taxes by just over 5 mills, or 3.5 percent. The final budget was just shy of $187 million, which... Read more

A teenager was injured in an e-bike crash in the City of Butler. The accident happened last night around 7 p.m. in the 400 block of West Penn Street. Details are unclear, but dispatchers say... Read more

The charge of attempted homicide was dropped after a Butler man pled guilty to lesser charges and was sentenced yesterday. In October of last year, officers were called to Father Marinaro Pa... Read more