Even though it is the middle of summer, it’s an exciting time at Butler County Community College beginning with an increase in state funding. “Community colleges have received a 2.5 percent... Read more

The Mars Area School Board is using bids from private vendors to provide Custodial, Paraprofessional and Secretarial services during contract negotiations with current employees. Superintend... Read more

Motorists will soon see higher prices when paying to travel the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The turnpike commission approved a 6 percent increase for both drivers using E-ZPass and cash. The most... Read more

Firefighters were called to an early morning house fire in Butler Township. Crews were called to a home on Highland Avenue about 4:45 a.m. Wednesday. One person was reportedly able to escape... Read more

Butler Memorial Hospital has received recognition for their ongoing commitment to the best care possible for strokes. The American Heart and Stroke Association has presented the hospital wit... Read more

The Butler County Symphony will continue their lunchtime concert series tomorrow at Diamond Park. The free concert begins at noon Wednesday and will feature men’s acapella group Rock Bottom.... Read more

Butler’s Relay For Life- the annual fundraiser that benefits the American Cancer Society- exceeded its goal by several thousand dollars this year. Organizer Shelly Manning said the event had... Read more

It’s summer time, so there should be no surprise to drivers that several roads are closed for repairs and others are restricted for street-cleaning. The City of Butler’s street-cleaning prog... Read more

The state Department of Environmental Protection has fined a shale gas pipeline company $1.5 million for damaging streams and wetlands in Butler County. According to the DEP’s report made pu... Read more