A new proposed bill would try to expand training opportunities for high school students interested in becoming a firefighter. Senator Michelle Brooks says the legislation would create a pilo... Read more
The price for a stamp is set to rise this week. The United States Postal Service announced a 4.2 percent increase for some postage. The cost of a forever stamp will now go up by three cents,... Read more
There’s still time to sign up for an informal local networking event planned for later this week. The Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber will hold their first Connecting Over Coffee event Wed... Read more
Those interested in learning more about native trees are invited to Moraine State Park later this week for an outdoor hike. On Wednesday, participants will meet at 1 p.m. with park staff for... Read more
Many Butler Township residents continue to take advantage of the recycling of electronics and hazardous household waste. Butler Township Manager Tom Knights provided Township Commissioners w... Read more
Students at local colleges are heading back to class for the first day of the spring semester. Slippery Rock University and Butler County Community College welcome students back today. The 1... Read more
Incoming governor Josh Shapiro will be taking the oath of office later today. Shapiro will be sworn-in as the 48th governor of Pennsylvania at noon. He will be taking the oath of office on t... Read more
A public defender is the first candidate in the race for a seat on Butler County’s Court of Common Pleas. Maura Palumbi announced that she is running to replace Judge William Shaffer on the... Read more
A longtime Butler owned business will be closing its doors. Furniture Galleries in Penn Township announced that they are closing the business this month. The store was founded by the Offstei... Read more
At least one person was injured Monday afternoon in an accident in Butler Township. It happened just before 5 p.m. at the intersection of South Benbrook Road and Greenwood Drive. Crews from... Read more