Penn State’s 2020 Ag Progress Days exposition has been cancelled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, organizers in the College of Agricultural Sciences announced. The decision was... Read more
A longtime community member and philanthropist in Butler has died. Jean Purvis passed away Sunday at her home in Butler. She helped establish the Butler Visiting Nursing Association and serv... Read more
Today is primary election day across Pennsylvania. In Butler County, polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., although many people opted to vote early by mail due to concerns about exposure to... Read more
Mars Area High School is holding a virtual meeting on two different days to provide more information about their planned graduation ceremony. The first Question and Answer Session will take... Read more
Following days of national protests surrounding the death of George Floyd, hundreds of demonstrators gathered in downtown Butler yesterday. The protest in Diamond Park started around 2 p.m.... Read more
There were no new cases of COVID-19 announced today in Butler County—keeping the case count at 230. Across the state, just over 300 new cases were reporting, bringing the total to just... Read more
One person is recovering after an accidental shooting that occurred last month in nearby Plumcreek Township. According to the Pennsylvania State Police, an unidentified victim suffered non-l... Read more
A protest in Diamond Park started around 2pm on Sunday that involved some strong opinions but otherwise was peaceful. A number of police officers were on hand. Diamond Park itself was... Read more