The U.S. Department of Justice and Environmental Protection Agency have reached a settlement with XTO Energy for Clean Air Act violations that occurred in Butler County. XTO will pay a $4 mi... Read more
A federal court has order Harris Jewelers to reopen its refund portal after lawsuits filed by 18 states and Attorney General Michelle Henry. Harris Jewelers has been found responsible for us... Read more
Local Library To Receive Laptops
A Pennsylvania agency is providing laptops to a couple local organizations for use by residents who do not have access to digital technology. The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority... Read more
Foster Care and Adoption Fair This Weekend
A local group is inviting the public to an event this weekend to support children and organizations that help children in need. St. Francis of Assisi Parish is holding a Foster Care and Adop... Read more
Mars Area High School Hosting Craft Show
Mars Area High School will be hosting a fall craft show this weekend at two buildings. On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at both the high school and middle school the American Field Service... Read more
Police have released more information about the drug bust that took place Thursday morning in Butler City. The bust began at 6:00 a.m. yesterday morning at two different homes but an hour in... Read more
Bob Casey Concedes
United States Senator Bob Casey has conceded his race for reelection. A statement issued by Casey Thursday night stated that he had called Republican Dave McCormick to congratulate him on hi... Read more
Butler City Raises Budget But No Tax Increases
Butler City Council does not plan on raising taxes as they move forward with the process of approving the budget for 2025. The total 2025 preliminary balanced general fund budget currently s... Read more
First Energy Reach Rate Increase Settlement
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has approved a settlement that will reduce a proposed rate increase requested by FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company. The commission voted 5-... Read more
Debt Relief Agreement For BHS
Butler Health System is moving forward with their bond trustee to wave a debt service requirement. A $15 million loan could be modified in exchange for BHS agreeing to enhanced financial rep... Read more