The Butler Area School Board is considering two offers made for the former Meridian Elementary School building. At a meeting Monday, the board revealed that Michael D. Wright made an offer o... Read more
As the state budget stalemate drags on, the Butler Area School District is considering taking out a loan. The school board heard from a representative of First National Bank during Monday... Read more
Police Investigate Fire At Vacant Forward Home
Police are asking for help as they investigate a fire at a Forward Township residence last week. State Police in Butler are looking for an older, dark colored pickup truck that was seen park... Read more
Shaler Man To Stand Trial In DUI Homicide Case
A Shaler man charged with killing a girl while driving drunk will stand trial. Travis Richard Grayson, 20, waived his right to a preliminary hearing Friday. He will be back in court for a fo... Read more
VA Names Regional Director
The Department of Veterans Affairs has named a new regional director. Dr. Michael Adelman will head the Veterans Integrated Service Network 4, which includes VA facilities in most of Pennsyl... Read more
Telephone Town Hall
A local representative is holding a meeting this week to give area residents more information about health care. U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly is hosting the live telephone town hall session on Medic... Read more
Union Rejects State Contract
The union representing Slippery Rock University professors and coaches has rejected a contract offer from the state. The State System of Higher Education announced a proposal Friday to the A... Read more
Big Ellwood City Plant Fire
Over 15 area fire departments helped battled a big blaze Sunday at a recycling plant in Ellwood City in Lawrence County. The fire was reported shortly before 9 a.m. at the International Meta... Read more
Teen Struck By Vehicle
A teenager was reportedly flown to a hospital Friday after being hit by a vehicle in Summit Township. The accident happened at 6:30 p.m. in the 600-block of East Butler Road. The 18-year-old... Read more
City Requests Outside Help
The Mayor of the City of Butler is once again asking local non-profit organizations to contribute to the city’s finances. Butler Mayor Tom Donaldson mailed letters to 43 non-profit agencies... Read more