Gas prices have decreased slightly both locally as well as across the western Pennsylvania region as a whole during the past week. According to AAA’s weekly gas price report, the average pri... Read more
Students at the Mars Area School District will have an Autism Awareness Day. It will take place tomorrow at all of the area schools. All students and staff will be encouraged to wear light b... Read more
A town hall is happening tonight to discuss a proposed rule by the Department of Energy that puts the Cleveland Cliffs Butler Works plant in danger. Congressman Mike Kelly is holding the eve... Read more
Police are investigating after someone allegedly threw bricks through a man’s house. The incident happened early Friday morning around at a home on Beaver Dam Road in Clay Township. Police s... Read more
A lawnmower and cash were taken from a home in Jefferson Township. Police were called to a home on Saxonburg Road back in early March after a homeowner discovered that their zero-turn mower... Read more
The former pastor at By His Grace Ministries has waived his preliminary hearing on the third set of charges he’s facing for sexual assault. Herman Rushing Jr. has been accused of inappropria... Read more
State Representative Aaron Bernstine is taking aim at a proposed bill that passed the Pennsylvania House that would essentially ban “self-assembled firearm” parts. The House recently passed... Read more
The Butler County Chamber of Commerce is getting ready to host the “State of The Commonwealth” Legislative Breakfast. The breakfast will feature numerous lawmakers including State Senators ... Read more
Two students at Slippery Rock High School are being accused of having illegal substances in school. Police say the incident happened in mid-March at the high school. The principal allegedly... Read more
A local State Representative will host a series of town hall meetings this week. Representative Aaron Bernstine of the 8th Legislative District, which covers a portion of Butler and Lawrence... Read more
Local motorists should remember that the project to improve safety at the four-way intersection near the Pullman Business Park in Butler Township begins Monday. Armco Drive will be closed be... Read more
The Butler Area Public Library will be showcasing a large number of interesting postcards in April and May. The exhibit is called Connecting through Time and Place, from the Postcard Collect... Read more
An online program scheduled to begin later this week will provide information about sheep and goat parasite prevention. Penn State Extension is offering a webinar on Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m.... Read more
Mars Area Centennial School students will be celebrating national library week starting Monday and students are encouraged to take part in Library spirit week. Tuesday students will wear bri... Read more
Slippery Rock University will be increasing some student fees starting next school year. Students will see fees jump in four different categories: Recreation complex will increase $20 per se... Read more
Local residents are invited to join in an upcoming collection to benefit the Butler County Humane Society. Starting Monday, Butler Township is holding a Pet Food Pantry collection at the tow... Read more
A second annual egg drop will be taking this weekend and start of next week in Grove City. The Keystone Safari will be hosting an egg drop both Sunday and Monday from 10:30 am to 12 pm and 1... Read more
A food distribution is set for Saturday in Butler. The Orchard Hill Church is hosting the distribution from 9 to 11 a.m. at their Walker Avenue parking lot in Butler’s South Side neighborhoo... Read more
The Butler Area Public Library will be showcasing a local photographer’s art for April and May. The exhibit features the panoramic pinhole work of Butler native Michael Dittman. This exhibit... Read more
The Pennsylvania Game Commission says there was a nearly two percent increase in the deer harvest this past hunting season. The new numbers released showed that Pennsylvania hunters took dow... Read more
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