Many local officials are set to meet Butler business leaders later this week for the annual Legislative Update Breakfast. The event Friday from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at the Steamfitters Event Cent... Read more
BC3 Offering Nearly 160 Summer Courses
As finals week winds down, Butler County Community College is also revving up for their summer semester. The college is offering nearly 160 courses for the summer sessions, which includes bo... Read more
Multiple Crews Called To Fight Mobile Home Fire
Multiple crews were called to battle an intense mobile home fire Wednesday afternoon in Brady Township. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center just after noon for heavy smoke coming... Read more
Saxonburg VFC Rescues Ducklings From Drain
Fire crews in Saxonburg were sent on a unique rescue mission last evening. Firefighters were called after three ducklings had fallen into a storm drain. According to a Facebook post, crews w... Read more
SRU Introduces “Coaching Pup” To Help Students
With finals week underway, many students can find the time stressful. But at Slippery Rock University, officials are trying out a new way to help students handle the stress during this time... Read more
Congressman Mike Kelly is introducing legislation that he says will open more opportunities for students to enter higher education. The Tax Free Pell Grants Act expands the usage of Pell Gra... Read more
VA Hosting Town Hall Thursday
The Butler VA Health Care System will host a town hall meeting later this week. The meeting is set for 5 p.m. Thursday at the Abie Abraham VA Health Care Center Auditorium on North Duffy Roa... Read more
House Blocks Rep. Bernstine School Choice Bill
Legislation put forward by a local lawmaker to expand school choice and flexibility will not become law. Republican State Representative Aaron Bernstine’s amendment to an education bill bein... Read more
State Police Honor Fallen Officers
Dozens gathered at the state police headquarters in Butler yesterday to honor fallen officers. May 2nd marks the anniversary of when the state police force was created in Pennsylvania. Troop... Read more
Tuesday Sets Record For Coldest High Temperature
While the calendar says May, it surely hasn’t felt like it to start the month. Yesterday, Butler resident dealt with cold and damp conditions. In fact, the National Weather Service says Tues... Read more