The Slippery Rock University council of trustees has rescinded a 2% tuition increase originally requested in December of last year. This action was taken during a virtual meeting Monday in r... Read more
One person suffered minor injuries in a crash that happened Monday in Washington Township. State police say 26-year-old Alyssa Vargo was driving east on Annisville Road just before 8 p.m. wh... Read more
Petrolia Man Dies In Mercer County Crash
A Petrolia man was killed in neighboring Mercer County following a crash early Monday morning. According to State Police, 28-year-old Matthew Bell was driving north on Slippery Rock Road in... Read more
More Local People Hospitalized With COVID
Local COVID hospitalizations have increased over the past week but still remain relatively low. As of Monday morning, Butler Memorial Hospital was treating seven patients for the coronavirus... Read more
North Region Chamber Hosting Mini-Golf Tourney
The Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber of Commerce is holding a competition after a networking event later this week. A Chamber Connections Meeting is planned for Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at Dis... Read more
The Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport will soon have a new manager. The Butler County Airport Authority recently hired Michael Biggs to the position starting next month. Biggs most recently... Read more
Full Week Of Activities Set For Butler Library
The Butler Area Public Library continues to present activities and programs for all ages during this upcoming week. It’s Beach Fun Week for the Kids Summer Reading Challenge with Grab and Go... Read more
The number of new college graduates with a teaching degree is falling in Pennsylvania. So, Slippery Rock University is trying to target a different demographic other than traditional student... Read more
PennDOT Details List Of Road Work For The Week
PennDOT is continuing summer road project maintenance work around Butler County this week. These activities include rock lining on Oneida Valley Road (Route 38) in Summit Township. Patching... Read more
Two Injured In Motorcycle Crash On Rt. 422
Two people were taken to the hospital after a motorcycle crash over the weekend in Summit Township. The accident happened Saturday evening around 8:15 p.m. on Route 422 East. State police sa... Read more