Today is the first day Governor Tom Wolf’s school mask mandate goes into effect. Last week, the Governor made the decision to bring back a mask requirement inside schools citing the rising n... Read more
With many areas still feeling the impact of Hurricane Ida, there could soon be an impact on what you’re paying at the pump. Jim Garrity of AAA says the price of gas typically doesn’t immedia... Read more
Students in the Moniteau School District head back to class today. Superintendent Tom Samosky made the decision to move to remote learning near the end of last week, saying that the district... Read more
Extended federal unemployment benefits have come to an end and some hope that will curb a worker shortage in Pennsylvania. However, at a state committee hearing in Harrisburg last week, Alex... Read more
Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer and most folks have the day off. But, what exactly is Labor Day and why do we celebrate? The federal holiday’s origin starts back during the Indu... Read more
Authorities are asking for the public’s help with locating a missing Armstrong County man. According to the Pennsylvania State Police, 57-year-old Jimmy Walker was reported missing from his... Read more
Motorists should be aware of an upcoming road closure in Forward Township planned by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. According to PennDOT, a portion of Reibold Road from the i... Read more
Cranberry Township residents are invited to join in an event later this week celebrating a unique structure. The Cranberry Township Volunteer Fire Company will unveil their new burn building... Read more
Cranberry Township residents are invited to join in an event later this week celebrating a unique structure. The Cranberry Township Volunteer Fire Company will unveil their new burn building... Read more
Many Slippery Rock University students were not yet born on September 11th, 2001 but administrators plan to mark the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks with nearly a week of programmi... Read more
Those looking for an outdoor activity to enjoy with a canine companion later this week should check out Moraine State Park. The Park Naturalist is leading a Fall Fido Dog Hike from 6 to 7:30... Read more
With the 20 year anniversary of the September 11th attacks quickly approaching, the Butler Area Public Library is offering a display of remembrance. In partnership with the 9/11 Memorial and... Read more
Longtime Former Steelers Broadcaster and Player Tunch Ilkin passed away Saturday morning, according to our news exchange partners at WPXI. He was diagnosed with ALS, commonly called Lou Gehr... Read more
A former longtime Butler business owner has died. Mary Lou Pepper passed away in Florida yesterday. Pepper was best known as the owner and operator of Pepper’s Flowers in downtown Butler. Th... Read more
An influential voice has offered his endorsement in the race to replace outgoing Senator Pat Toomey. Former President Donald Trump is throwing his support behind army veteran Sean Parnell fo... Read more
A couple of local precincts will be changing their voting locations this fall. The director of elections says that voters in Mercer Township will now move to the new Mercer Township Building... Read more
With Labor Day Weekend right around the corner, PennDOT driver license and photo centers will be closing starting tomorrow. The DMV will be closed Saturday through Monday for the Labor Day h... Read more
Former President George W. Bush will be in Somerset County next weekend to mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11. It was announced yesterday that Bush will deliver the keynote address at the Fli... Read more
A boil water advisory for residents in the Harmony area will also impact students at the Seneca Valley Secondary campus. Harmony Borough Water Authority informed our newsroom Thursday evenin... Read more
A school bus from the Butler Area School District was involved in a minor accident Thursday afternoon. It happened around 3:10 p.m. near the entrance to the senior high school on New Castle... Read more
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