This isn’t usually the time of the year when municipalities take an in-depth look at their fiscal situations. In most cases, that task is left for later in the year, whe...
Americans have to wonder if this Congress can do anything.
Even the most routine matters have turned into election-year fights. Partisanship trumps accomplishment, and t...
Butler officials have important decisions to make about the city fire department. With the possibility of financially distressed status or bankruptcy looming in less tha...
Partisan politics and election-year posturing have turned a relatively minor problem into an election-year battle.
It’s a battle that didn’t need to be fought — and it c...
At a time when state government again is anticipating a budget shortfall of several hundred million dollars, the Pennsylvania General Assembly continues to cling to its ...
Criticizing primary election voter turnout has become a rite of spring in Butler County, as elsewhere, and the past week proved to be no exception.
Only 27.6 percent of ...
Based on a surge of activity over the past week, it appears that a police dog — possibly two — will join the Butler Police Department in coming months.
That’s great news...
The proposal by the Jackson Township supervisors to join other municipalities that have eliminated their per capita taxes revives a question deserving further considerat...
The right of voters to recall elected officials for such causes as misconduct in office, incompetence, neglect of duties or corruption exists in most other states, but n...
Most children and adults would improve their health by getting away from their computer screens and TV sets and participating in outdoor exercise or other activities.
Th...
