Republicans in the state House of Representatives are planning to make some changes that voters have said they want. The House GOP plan, according to a Pittsburgh newspa...
Not only does the Lighthouse Foundation merit praise for the opening of its newest transitional housing facility on Ridge Avenue in Butler, but the agency also demonstra...
In January 2009, when the Butler School Board approved a three-year teachers contract extension granting significant raises but not requiring a significant increase in t...
If he was not involved in the preparation of a disrespectful composite picture involving state Sen. Jane Orie, R-40th, the lead investigator in the public corruption cas...
From a taxation standpoint, Butler County property owners can feel good about the county commissioners’ announcement that there will be no tax hike in 2011, despite a sp...
This time of the year is associated by many with giving — giving presents to friends and family, but also giving to those less fortunate.
Last week, the Butler Eagle pub...
State taxpayers have a friend in state Auditor General Jack Wagner — and incoming governor Tom Corbett has a good partner in Wagner when it comes to tackling state spend...
The Port Authority of Allegheny County has big financial problems and faces widespread service cuts and layoffs if it doesn't get its money situation under control. But ...
When there is a change regarding an important official of a municipality, residents have a right to know as soon as possible, not weeks or months later.
Unfortunately, i...
While debate continues over an extension of Bush-era tax cuts, other ideas in a proposed White House compromise deal are designed to help stimulate economic growth. More...
