Butler County residents have until Dec. 30 to express their opinions to the county commissioners about the 3-mill property tax increase proposed as part of the 2005 budg...
The idea that the Butler Area School District might look into starting its own cyber school brings to mind the expression "If you can't beat them, join them."
It was Mic...
Though not entirely surprising, it was still discouraging that no Butler residents or city business representatives attended the special Saturday morning meeting on Dec....
Americans already cynical about politicians have yet another confirmation that public service on the national level is too often a stepping stone to big bucks. It was an...
Helping teenagers overcome a drug or alcohol addiction is a complex challenge that often disrupts or dominates their lives. The cooperative effort behind the Transition ...
With the approaching holidays, there no shortage of reminders of the growing influence of China. Attentive shoppers notice that most items - from clothing and toys to ap...
Legislators left Harrisburg late last month after a familiar flurry of lame duck session activity. Most news coverage focused on what was approved - the increase to $47 ...
The situation could be worse; Pennsylvania could be the worst-performing state in a national ranking of "economic freedom."
Instead, the Keystone State finds itself perc...
Manufacturers and other businesses have a legitimate gripe in pointing out that they weren't consulted regarding a new energy mandate that was signed into law by Gov. Ed...
South Butler School District students will benefit from a generous gift from businessman Frank Raducz and his wife, Amy.
The couple will donate $10,000 worth of stone fo...
