There’s still time for widows and single mothers in our area to sign up for a free service offered by a local congregation. The Petroleum Valley Campus of Harvest Church is offering free oil... Read more

The Knoch School District is learning more details about the possible look of a major construction project. At their meeting Wednesday night, school board members heard from representatives... Read more

Fall enrollment numbers at Slippery Rock University are down from last year but include the largest class of first year students since 2019. Between graduate and undergraduate students, SRU... Read more

National POW/MIA Recognition Day is Friday and the Butler VA Healthcare System is observing the occasion with a special ceremony. The annual Prisoner of War / Missing in Action Recognition C... Read more

The two candidates in the race for U.S. Senate have agreed to a debate. After much back-and-forth, Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz and Democrat John Fetterman will debate each other on October 25th... Read more

Democrats in the State House are calling for the passage of legislation that they say would make it easier for election workers to count mail-in and absentee ballots. The bill would give the... Read more

There’s been an uptick in COVID cases this past week. According to Department of Health data there were 367 new cases of COVID in Butler County over the last seven days—that’s up more than 1... Read more

A bill introduced by a local legislator that would help protect assets of those entering long-term care facilities is one step closer to becoming law. State Representative Tim Bonner (R-Butl... Read more

PennDOT is introducing a new drivers license that they say will provide more security features. Officials say the new licenses will include a sophisticated security pattern, a design that wi... Read more

A new bill aims to bring more access of mental health services. State Representative Wendi Thomas of Bucks County says her bill would create a grant program to extend mental health services... Read more

Those interested in learning more about the history of the McConnells Mill area are welcome to join a hike coming up later this week. The guided trail walk along the three-quarter mile Hell’... Read more

A non-profit that helps support educational opportunities for family of fallen service members is now opening eligibility to family of first responders. Folds of Honor announced they are now... Read more

The Mars Area School Board is considering action that would address problems with their varsity baseball field. At their Tuesday night meeting, board members heard from several concerned par... Read more

Butler County Community College has been ranked as the No. 1 community college in Pennsylvania for an eighth time since 2015. Niche.com in August named BC3 as No. 1 in its Best Community Col... Read more

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is again revising the estimated date of completion for a road closure in the Harmony area. Mercer Road will continue to be shut down between Rou... Read more

Police are investigating the theft of ATVs from a store in Kittanning. State police say the burglary happened in the early morning hours this past Monday at Stiller Motorsports on Route 422.... Read more

A local organization is looking for volunteers interested in helping to educate parents and children about drug prevention. The non-profit CANDLE, Inc is holding training for the Reality Tou... Read more

Butler Transit Authority has officially opened the new addition to their Hollywood Drive facility. A ribbon cutting ceremony at the authority’s headquarters in the Pullman Plaza Tuesday morn... Read more

Pennsylvania American Water Company is making a $231.5 million offer to buy the Butler Area Sewer Authority. Details of the deal were released today at the sewer board’s monthly meeting. The... Read more

A new law will see owners of ATVs who illegally drive them on the road, face a greater penalty. The law permits police to seize and destroy ATVs, dirt bikes, and similar vehicles if they are... Read more