A local school organization is using today’s focus on the number two to make sure those less fortunate have enough food too. The Mars Area Elementary PTO is sponsoring a “Twos Day” Food Driv... Read more

Anyone interested in Butler County community health and wellness is invited to attend a free virtual conference event later this week. The presentation titled “Enhancing Community Health” is... Read more

Casino numbers are down slightly in the state compared to this past fall. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board released numbers for January and it showed just over $393 million in revenue—t... Read more

An annual Chamber of Commerce event returns next week to discuss the latest events in Butler County. The State of the County meeting will be held at the Slippery Rock Golf Club and Event Cen... Read more

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the area. It goes into effect at 7 a.m. today and runs through Wednesday morning. The forecast calls for an immense amount of rain o... Read more

AT&T is shutting down its 3G service starting today. That means if you have an older smartphone that relies on the 3G network, it won’t be able to make calls or send texts. AT&T is t... Read more

Local hospitalization rates connected to COVID-19 continue to decrease. For the third consecutive update spanning nearly two weeks, no one died locally at Butler Memorial Hospital as a resul... Read more

Traffic was delayed briefly this morning in Evans City. A two vehicle accident happened around 6:15 a.m. on South Washington Street at Van Buren Street. Dispatchers say there was at least on... Read more

Bishop David Zubik of the Diocese of Pittsburgh is set for surgery today. Zubik said he needs the surgery to repair a significant tear in his left shoulder. His doctors say he won’t be able... Read more

The annual Thon fundraiser at Penn State brought in a record-setting figure this past weekend. The dance marathon event celebrated its 50th anniversary this year and raised more than $13.7 m... Read more

The South Butler School District is another step closer to changing their name following a new bill that was signed by Governor Tom Wolf. The new law allows school boards to change the distr... Read more

All Butler County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and federal offices and courts are closed today in observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday. Banks and post offices are closed, and there is... Read more

We’re learning more information about an accident involving a tractor trailer that happened last week. The crash took place last Wednesday afternoon around 3 p.m. on Oneida Valley Road in Wa... Read more

A local business owner and current school board member is seeking a seat in the state house of representatives. John Kennedy of Middlesex Township announced that he will run for either the 8... Read more

Pennsylvania’s former acting secretary of health has a new job. Alison Beam is joining UPMC as the chief government relations officer. Beam was named acting health secretary in late December... Read more

A local motorist was injured following a one car crash that occurred late last week in Slippery Rock Township. According to State Police, a 21-year-old Zelienople man was traveling on Route... Read more

No serious injuries were reported following a one car crash that occurred last week in nearby Lawrence County. According to State Police, a 25-year-old New Castle man was traveling on Route... Read more

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is encouraging residents to join in an upcoming online gathering. The “Be Utility Wise” Virtual Human Services Conference is planned for Tuesday fr... Read more

Those looking for help with the challenge of too much stuff at home can learn some tips this week in Cranberry Township. Two authors and Certified Professional Organizers will present a clas... Read more

Those interested in getting an up-close look at Pennsylvania’s wildlife without leaving the comforts of home once again have a chance to do so courtesy of the Pennsylvania Game Commission. A... Read more