The last students in Butler County to graduate this year will do so on Thursday. The Moniteau School District will host its 2019 Commencement Ceremony beginning at 7 p.m. It’s also the last... Read more
Earthquake Rattles Central Pa.
An earthquake was recorded in central Pennsylvania Wednesday night. The United States Geological Survey said the 3.4 magnitude earthquake was recorded just after 8:30 p.m. in Mifflintown (Ju... Read more
Four Kayakers Rescued From Conno Creek
Four people were reportedly rescued from the Connoquenessing Creek Wednesday night. All four people were kayaking in the creek when they ended up in the water and needed help, according to r... Read more
Leadership Turnover High At VA Butler
There has been a lot of turnover in leadership at VA Butler Healthcare. At the end of the week, current Director Jon Lasell Jr. will leave the job to return to Texas to take care of his aili... Read more
The South Butler School Board has approved a final budget for the 2019-20 school year with no increase– or decrease– in taxes. A general fund budget of just under $36 million in expenses for... Read more
Bullet-Proof Windows Will Be Installed At All Butler Co. Magistrate Offices
Butler County will use state grant money to install bullet proof windows at all seven local district judges’ offices. It will cost approximately $50,000 to install the windows at the teller... Read more
Local Couple Says Grandson Was Bitten By Shark
A couple from Gibsonia say their teenage grandson was bitten by a shark while surfing off the southern coast of North Carolina. Grandparents Carl and Bonnie Adler say their 19-year-old grand... Read more
The top male and female of the 2019 Butler School District graduating class will both receive scholarships through the Pittsburgh Foundation. Sophia Lex and Nathan Ellis will each receive $6... Read more
State Rep. Mustello Gets Committee Assignments
The newest member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives has received her committee assignments for the current legislative session. Newly sworn-in Republican Marci Mustello of Butler... Read more
Mars Eliminates 1 Music Position
The Mars Area School District is moving ahead with plans to eliminate a music teacher position over the objections of some parents, students and community members. With the retirement of lon... Read more