The FBI in Pittsburgh is now accepting applications for their Teen Academy. The annual program covers a number of topics, but will focus on the FBI’s role is and what is required of FBI appl... Read more
Organizers of a local cornhole tournament are saying thank you to the community after their event raised a significant amount of funds for a child in need. Ryan Good is the founder of Prayer... Read more
A deadline is approaching for certain community college students to receive financial aid for the upcoming year. We spoke with Butler County Community College officials who say if you are en... Read more
Department of Agriculture officials say the last avian flu quarantine in the state has been lifted. At its peak a couple of months ago, the avian flu ravaged chicken farms in Lancaster Count... Read more
The Slippery Rock University council of trustees has rescinded a 2% tuition increase originally requested in December of last year. This action was taken during a virtual meeting Monday in r... Read more
One person suffered minor injuries in a crash that happened Monday in Washington Township. State police say 26-year-old Alyssa Vargo was driving east on Annisville Road just before 8 p.m. wh... Read more
Adults- young and old- are welcome to enjoy an evening on the water at a local park this week. Moraine State Park is holding a “Porters Cove Paddle” on Wednesday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the P... Read more
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is working on a plan for the return of a native furbearer once common to certain areas in Pennsylvania. Last week the Game Commission’s Board of Commissioner... Read more
The public is invited to a unique program in Cranberry Township that will focus on the history of our area with military service at sea. A presentation titled “From the Three Rivers to the D... Read more
The Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber of Commerce is holding a competition after a networking event later this week. A Chamber Connections Meeting is planned for Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at Dis... Read more
One man was seriously injured in a crash that happened in Parker City this weekend. State police say 30-year-old Mark Ridenbaugh of Parker was approaching the intersection of Route 368 and N... Read more
Pennsylvania’s legislative body over high school sports is presenting a proposal to allow high school students to make money off of their name. The PIAA says in the wake of new college rules... Read more
A Petrolia man was killed in neighboring Mercer County following a crash early Monday morning. According to State Police, 28-year-old Matthew Bell was driving north on Slippery Rock Road in... Read more
Local COVID hospitalizations have increased over the past week but still remain relatively low. As of Monday morning, Butler Memorial Hospital was treating seven patients for the coronavirus... Read more
The Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport will soon have a new manager. The Butler County Airport Authority recently hired Michael Biggs to the position starting next month. Biggs most recently... Read more
The Butler Area Public Library continues to present activities and programs for all ages during this upcoming week. It’s Beach Fun Week for the Kids Summer Reading Challenge with Grab and Go... Read more
The number of new college graduates with a teaching degree is falling in Pennsylvania. So, Slippery Rock University is trying to target a different demographic other than traditional student... Read more
PennDOT is continuing summer road project maintenance work around Butler County this week. These activities include rock lining on Oneida Valley Road (Route 38) in Summit Township. Patching... Read more
Two people were taken to the hospital after a motorcycle crash over the weekend in Summit Township. The accident happened Saturday evening around 8:15 p.m. on Route 422 East. State police sa... Read more
Construction crews will begin a number of paving projects this week in Butler Township. Officials say there will be milling taking place starting today on Fairground Hill Road, along with Wi... Read more
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