A recent complaint about Slippery Rock University’s finances turned up no wrongdoing. According to a spokesman with the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, they recently had an au... Read more
The Powerball jackpot is continuing to climb. The estimated jackpot is now up to $421 million for tonight’s drawing. This comes as the Powerball celebrates their 30th anniversary this week.... Read more
Ground was formally broken on a new memorial dedicated to first responders at Alameda Park. The ceremony was held Friday afternoon as dozens gathered to commemorate the project. County Comm... Read more
Multiple crews responded to the scene of a motorcycle accident Sunday in Concord Township. It happened just before 5 p.m. at the intersection of Oneida Valley Road and North Washington Road.... Read more
The Butler Transit Authority says ridership is increasing but it’s still not at pre-pandemic levels. Executive Director John Paul says the authority is still offering their full service of c... Read more
The number of local COVID cases went down over the past week. According to the Department of Health, there were 92 new cases of COVID since last Monday—that’s down about 30 from the previous... Read more
Two motorists suffered minor injuries following a two car crash that occurred late last week in Cranberry Township. According to State Police, 86-year-old Nicholas Lazor of Pittsburgh was tr... Read more
A local drug and alcohol treatment center is celebrating a recent state recognition. The Ellen O’Brien Gaiser Center has been named a Center of Excellence for inpatient treatment of opioid u... Read more
The Seneca Valley School District is making a hire to an administrative position that oversees student transportation. During a school board meeting last month, members approved the hiring o... Read more
A local lawmaker will convene an informational meeting Monday to discuss legislation to streamline permitting and prevent flooding. State Representative and Pennsylvania House Environmental... Read more
Our region has received a passing grade by a national organization for cutting down on air pollution but still ranks low for daily pollutants. The American Lung Association recently issued i... Read more
There’s still time for local young artists to submit their work to possibly get it displayed in a special exhibit in the U.S. Capitol. According to U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly of the 16t... Read more
Two people were taken to the hospital after a crash this morning on I-79. It happened just after 10 a.m. in the northbound lane near the Cranberry exit. Dispatchers say a car reportedly cras... Read more
Slippery Rock University has hired a consulting agency as they search for their next president. RPA inc. has been retained to help find the successor to Dr. William Behre, who announced he w... Read more
Butler County Community College’s annual Kids on Campus is returning for its 23rd summer. The college will offer 58 in-person camps along with some virtual options as well. The in-person cam... Read more
Butler County has been selected as a pilot funding agency through a statewide program in an effort to make it easier for municipalities to fund projects. It’s called PennVest, and it offers... Read more
Through the generosity of local businesses, the City of Butler will once again have a large and exciting fireworks show this 4th of July. Butler City Mayor Bob Dandoy read off a list during... Read more
A number of Democratic candidates seeking statewide office are expected to be in the area tomorrow. The Butler County Democrats are hosting a ‘Blue Breakfast’ tomorrow morning at the Steamfi... Read more
Another top administrator at Slippery Rock University has been let go. According to a release from the SRU Communications Department, Dr. Amir Mohammadi is no longer the university’s senior... Read more
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