It took a little horse trading to get casinos into Pennsylvania.
The original 2004 law that created casinos in the state was The Race Horse Development And Gami...
The common insects found in Butler County yards, gardens and flower beds strike most people as creepy. They’ve got too many legs or waving antenna, or a tendenc...
Summer time and the living is easy, just not for Butler County gardeners dealing with exploding populations of insect pests munching on their flower and vegetab...
While the unofficial motto of United States Postal Service is “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion ...
The transformation of the United States from a country of farmers into an industrial powerhouse began in the textile industry of Great Britain, gained momentum ...
CONNOQUENESSING TWP — David Carr spends a lot of time in his garage tinkering with his restored classic cars. That’s all right with his wife, Linda, because sh...
Brady Township is rich in colonial history complete with dark deeds and minor mysteries.
According to “Along The Moraine’s Edge: A History of Brady Township 177...
Back in its heyday, broadcast television was criticized for appealing only to the lowest common denominator. In their drive to attract the highest share of the ...
Venango Township along the northern border of Butler County once loomed much larger in the county’s history.
It was once twice as big as its present 21 square m...
For Butler County’s older adults, their reasons for owning a dog can be as varied as the canine breeds they have taken into their homes.
Donna McGee, 72, of Cra...
With the increasing age of their owners, the once familiar surroundings of homes may reveal previously hidden dangers. Rugs and stairs can turn into hazards....
McCANDLESS TWP, Allegheny County — UPMC Passavant patients can expect more preventive medicine and robotic surgery in the near future.
That was the message Susa...
ADAMS TWP — The Mars Area School District board heard a proposal for a cooperative agreement between the Mars and North Catholic High School swim teams at its w...
Manufacturing will continue to play a major role in the future progress of Butler County.
At present the county is home to more than 300 manufacturers, ranging ...
CRANBERRY TWP — It was a soggy start to Earth Week observances, but township officials and volunteers were undeterred.
Cranberry Township and its Environmenta...
