The leader of the State System of Higher Education is providing more details on how the school merger will take place. Last week, the PASSHE Board of Governor voted to integrate Clarion, Cal... Read more

We’re almost halfway to Christmas, and a local group is getting ready to celebrate on Main Street this weekend. Butler Downtown is having a Christmas in July celebration this Saturday from 1... Read more

Nursing homes would have to provide more direct care to residents under a new proposal by Governor Tom Wolf. His administration released details of the plan yesterday. Acting Health Secretar... Read more

The Butler Bikes and BBQ event starts today with a motorcycle parade set to begin in downtown Butler this evening, which means a portion of Main Street will be impacted. The parade starts at... Read more

Butler Area School District is looking for input as they change the structure of their schools. Superintendent Dr. Brian White wrote that the district is currently undergoing construction pr... Read more

The Mars Area School Board is considering a revision to the district’s mission, vision, and values statements. At their meeting Tuesday night, the board discussed the first reading of an add... Read more

The developer of a Highfield housing plan is moving forward with legal action against the Butler Township Zoning Board concerning a decision about property density. A Butler County Court of... Read more

After being canceled last year, organizers are getting ready for the first-ever Butler Bikes & BBQ later this week. The event begins Thursday at the Butler Farm Show Grounds on Route 68... Read more

Many Butler Township residents continue to take advantage of the recycling of electronics and hazardous household waste. Butler Township Manager Tom Knights provided Township Commissioners w... Read more

After switching over to a new unemployment compensation system, it appears more scammers are hacking into the program. We first told you about the increase last week, but a new public media... Read more

As construction continues on Bonniebrook Road, some local residents say cars have been going too fast in those work zones. Jefferson Township officials have heard complaints from residents a... Read more

One man is facing charges for allegedly driving his car through a crowd of people. State police it happened on July 3rd at the Big Butler Fair. The unnamed 35-year-old man from Newville alle... Read more

A Prospect man died over the weekend after he drowned in Ocean City, Maryland. It happened last Friday around 8:30 p.m. when police were called to help swimmers in distress. According to a p... Read more

At least one person was injured this morning after a vehicle fire. Dispatchers say a car caught on fire just before 10 a.m. on Evans City Road in Connoquenessing Borough near Douthett Drive.... Read more

Students at local Catholic schools will soon benefit with scholarships thanks to a recent donation. According to the Diocese of Pittsburgh, an anonymous donor has set aside funds that are su... Read more

A Callery man is facing charges following a domestic incident last week that included a minor injury to a police officer. According to a criminal complaint filed by the Adams Township Police... Read more

Starting today, Butler Memorial Hospital is updating its entrance policy. All visitors must now go through the Tower Entrance at the hospital. The entrance operation hours: Monday-Friday: 5... Read more

Motorists in the Center Township area should be aware of a couple of road closures Tuesday and Wednesday to allow for road work. A portion of North Duffy Road from Mercer Road to the Center... Read more

A construction and renovation project at the Senior High School property will have to wait a bit longer for final approval from the Butler Township Commissioners. Following a presentation by... Read more