The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and its faculty union are continuing to work toward a new contract. The union, which represents faculty from the state’s 14 colleges and uni... Read more
Pennsylvania has officially launched its database on prescription drug dispensing in an effort to prevent abuse. Starting Thursday, physicians are required by law to review the prescription... Read more
Back to school time also means more school buses on the roadways. PennDOT has tips for drivers to help keep our kids safe while they get on and off the bus. First of all, stopping for a scho... Read more
Car Cruise Rescheduled
The Car Cruise scheduled for this evening at Community Alliance Church in Center Township has been postponed because of the rain. The cruise will now be held on Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m... Read more
SRU Welcomes Students
Slippery Rock University will begin welcoming students back to campus today. The school’s ‘WOW’ event, or ‘Weekend of Welcome’ will continue through Sunday. Faculty, staff and other students... Read more
VA Butler To Host Summer Wellness Event
VA Butler Healthcare is holding a Summer Health and Wellness event this Friday. The event will be held in the parking lot outside the Primary Care Entrance and run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Act... Read more
State Farmland Preservation Program Reaches Milestone With Addition Of Local Farm
The preservation of a Butler County farm has helped a state program reach a milestone. Pennsylvania’s Farmland Preservation Program leads the nation in the number of farms and the number of... Read more
Butler City Police Department Looking To Hire
The City of Butler Police department is now accepting applications for entry-level, full-time officers. A physical agility test and written examination will be held at 9 a.m. on Oct. 7 at th... Read more
SRU Unveils 70 All-Gender Bathrooms
Slippery Rock University is increasing their commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion through the addition of all-gender bathrooms. The university has converted 70 single-occupancy re... Read more
Leaders of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission are preparing for another year of managing the 75-year-old highway. In an address at the annual state transportation briefing, Turnpike Commis... Read more