Poll watchers have become more popular in the past couple of years, and a new bill could possibly expand where they go. The House State Government Committee approved a bill that would allow... Read more

Local public, private, parochial, and charter schools as well as vocational high schools are invited to apply to receive funding from an annual grant program. The Highmark Foundation’s Schoo... Read more

Fans going to tonight’s Butler basketball game are being asked to bring a donation to help the Kids Weekend Backpack Program. The Butler Education Association is sponsoring the donation driv... Read more

A local municipality will receive federal funding through a state program in order to assist city residents. The City of Butler has been awarded $200,000 through the Pennsylvania HOME Invest... Read more

One person is facing multiple charges following a fiery weekend crash in Slippery Rock. State police say 24-year-old Caleb McCartney of Slippery Rock was driving on Franklin Street Sunday ni... Read more

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives appear set to vote on a new Congressional map as the deadline for completion nears. Amendments to the proposal could happen today with a final vote... Read more

Butler Area School District administrators are nearing the end of the process to figure out where current Middle School faculty will be working next year. As part of the restructuring planne... Read more

A new proposed bill by a local lawmaker would get rid of school board candidates cross-filing. State Representative Marci Mustello introduced an amendment that would remove candidates’ abili... Read more

The Diocese of Pittsburgh is updating COVID policies at their masses. According to Bishop David Zubik, all priests, deacons, and anyone else who is a part of the mass is required to wear mas... Read more

The Butler Area School District approved a new collective bargaining agreement with the Butler Area Support Professional Association at last night’s school board meeting. The new five-year c... Read more

Two more people have died locally at Butler Memorial Hospital over the weekend as a result of serious COVID-19 symptoms. The hospital reported one COVID-related death to the state on Saturda... Read more

The Butler Little Theatre has announced a change in its upcoming performance schedule. Due to the recent increase in COVID exposures, show dates for the BLT production of “The 39 Steps” have... Read more

State Senator Doug Mastriano made it official over the weekend—he’s running for governor. The Franklin County native announced his plans to seek the Republican nomination this year. Mastrian... Read more

A business in Emlenton was completely destroyed in an early morning fire Sunday. The flames broke out around 4 a.m. at the Hovis Truck Repair on Emlenton Clintonville Road—which is in Venang... Read more

Work is set to begin today on a waterline in Ford City. PennDOT officials say the replacement project will happen on 5th Avenue in between 14th and 17th Street. Crews will be installing a ne... Read more

In the wake of the tragic fatal fire in Philadelphia, and now one in New York, Pennsylvania fire officials are reminding people to take the right steps for fire safety. Thomas Cook is the st... Read more

A chilly event is set to return to Butler next month. The Butler AM Rotary’s Carved in Ice is back for its sixth year. This is the second time the event has happened over two days, with Frid... Read more

Last year was a record setting year for organ donations, and a new report shows that Western Pennsylvania played a major role. The Center for Organ Recovery and Education, also known as CORE... Read more

Cranberry Township is asking for volunteers to help with their snow angels program. According to officials, the snow angels program pairs community volunteers with elderly or disabled reside... Read more

Authorities are investigating a recent case of fraud following an incident that occurred last week in neighboring Mercer County. According to State Police, a 19-year-old Jackson Center woman... Read more