Palliative care is a field of medicine most of us never consider — never even want to consider.
A quick glance at the definition might mistakenly lead you to believe pal...
The abundance of heavy machinery and earthwork are constant reminders that Butler County is expanding rapidly.
The landscape of the entire county — the southwest portion...
“Whoever you are, I’ve always depended on the kindness of strangers,” says Blanche DuBois in her immortal final line of Tennessee Williams’ classic play “A Streetcar Nam...
We’re glad to learn that the South Butler School District has taken steps to make it easier for students to report suspicious behavior as a means to keep schools safe.
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A renowned national organization that assists seniors is celebrating 50 years of service in Butler this year. Those involved in Butler’s Meals on Wheels program should b...
Nearly 20 years ago now — long, long before counselors, communities and Congress coined catchy phrases for the nation’s heroin crisis — I reported from the front lines o...
A proposal to scrap snow days in exchange for flexible instructional days (FIDs) that allow students to work from home is gaining support from educators and students, al...
Some of my fondest memories from childhood center around my days as a Girl Scout.
More to the point, some of my greatest life lessons came not from a classroom, but from...
Although some disagreement on monetary amount is sure to ensue, it was encouraging to see this week that the state’s Senate majority leader appeared open to having a dis...
The state’s Department of Human Services has released a report on child abuse that shows the state has a long way to go toward keeping Pennsylvania youths safe.
A total ...
