BUTLER TWP — Residents in the Butler School District have until Monday to voice their opinions via an online survey about the district's next superintendent.

With Superintendent Michael Strutt retiring at the end of the school year, the school board wants to hire a replacement in March.

The survey asks what people would like to see in the next superintendent before officials start the interview process. The survey includes a list of characteristics and a place for other comments.

More than 600 surveys have been submitted so far to be reviewed by the board's administrative search committee.

To complete the survey, go to www.basdk12.org/superintendent.

Residents also can talk to board members about choosing a superintendent at their 7:30 p.m. board meeting Monday at the Harriger Educational Services Center.

SLIPPERY ROCK TWP — A fund has been established to help a man who lost his home and two dogs in a fire last week.Denny Allen, who lived in a cabin at 450 Stoughton Road, was at work last Thursday when his home caught fire. A neighbor called 911, but firefighters were not able to save the house.His two dogs were killed, and most of his material goods were destroyed as well. He did not have insurance.Checks should be made payable to Denny Allen and can be dropped off or mailed to the First National Bank Plaza Office, 256 Grove City Road, Slippery Rock, PA 16057.Allen is staying with his brother and sister-in-law across the street.