Lower gas prices are being cited as one reason behind an increase in pedestrian deaths. A study released Tuesday by the Governors Highway Safety Association predicts the number of pedestrian... Read more
The case of a McCandless mother accused of drowning her two sons nearly two years ago could be resolved this spring. Laurel Schlemmer, 42, was in an Allegheny County courtroom Tuesday for a... Read more
There is still time to register your child to participate in this year’s Butler Bunny Trail. Butler Downtown is sponsoring the event for kids ages 2 to 10 on March 19 beginning at the Butler... Read more
The annual Butler County Farm to Table Banquet was held Monday. Former County Commissioner Dale Pinkerton was named the 48th Bullshipper of the Year, which goes to someone who works to impro... Read more
Several local high schools are participating in the first round of a robot competition tomorrow at Butler County Community College. The 11th annual Southwest PA Bots IQ competition prelimina... Read more
Two Butler County residents were involved in a fatal pedestrian accident Monday night in northern Allegheny County. April Powell, 33, of Gibsonia was walking across Route 8 in Richland Towns... Read more
Pennsylvania has a new tourism motto. State officials unveiled the slogan “Pennsylvania. Purse Your Happiness” and a new logo Tuesday at an event in Somerset County. The slogan takes the pla... Read more
The Mars Area School District has accepted the resignation of one of their administrators. Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education Matthew Friedman’s last day will be April 29. After... Read more
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month in Pennsylvania and the PA Lottery has resources to help. The Pennsylvania Lottery funds and promotes the PA Compulsive Gambling Hotline, which is a... Read more
An outage late Tuesday morning has left 1,400 West Penn Power customers in Butler and Center Townships without service. The outage occurred about 11 a.m. and originated in Butler Township. C... Read more
