Pine Richland Rescinds Book Policy
Pine Richland School District is rescinding a policy that impacted the book selection for libraries. The controversial policy was first put in place three years ago after a group of resident... Read more
A yearly Butler County golf event will raise money to benefit neighbors in need. The 39th annual St. Barnabas Charitable Golf Open will be held on Friday at the Conley Resort and Golf Club w... Read more
St. Wendelin Teacher Honored With Golden Apple
A local teacher was recently named the winner of an academic achievement award. Stephanie Baldauf teaches first grade at St. Wendelin Catholic School in Herman and just won a Golden Apple Aw... Read more
Independence Health System will be hosting a free hernia education and screening event later this month. The event will be led by general surgeons of the hospital. They will discuss the diff... Read more
Transit Authority Purchasing New Skid Steer
The Butler Transit Authority will purchase a new piece of equipment to help with maintenance of their property on Hollywood Drive. The authority board approved the purchase of a Bobcat skid... Read more
Alameda Waterpark Still Looking For Lifeguards
Alameda Waterpark is looking for additional help for the summer season. The pool is still hiring lifeguards and other seasonal help. Applicants must be at least 15 and pass a lifeguarding co... Read more
A vote on the house floor may soon be held that will require guns to have secure storage. House Bill 2245, will require that all guns be stored securely, especially those left unattended whe... Read more
Seneca Valley Approves Tax Increase
Taxes will be going up in the Seneca Valley School District. The school board voted to raise taxes by just over 5 mills, or 3.5 percent. The final budget was just shy of $187 million, which... Read more
Teenager Injured In E-Bike Crash
A teenager was injured in an e-bike crash in the City of Butler. The accident happened last night around 7 p.m. in the 400 block of West Penn Street. Details are unclear, but dispatchers say... Read more
Man Pleads Guilty In Park Shooting Incident
The charge of attempted homicide was dropped after a Butler man pled guilty to lesser charges and was sentenced yesterday. In October of last year, officers were called to Father Marinaro Pa... Read more



