Slippery Rock University will be going all virtual to start the spring semester. The school announced the decision over the weekend to suspend all in-person classes for the month of [... Read more
There have been some unusual business trends as a result of the pandemic. The latest is that Christmas tree sales are soaring. The live Christmas tree market has been booming […] Read more
Pennsylvania’s health secretary is weighing in on restaurants that are defying the indoor dining shutdown order from the state. Some restaurants here in Butler County have made the decision... Read more
There were 180 new cases of COVID-19 and three additional deaths reported by the state for Butler County on Friday. That comes with 190 negative test results, giving the Department […... Read more
The first COVID-19 vaccinations in Butler County will be distributed to health care workers Friday. Butler Health System officials said earlier this week that they’re expecting to begin vacc... Read more
Through a partnership with some local organizations, the Butler Area School District is helping local families. Staff members at Emily Brittain Community Partnership and Demonstration School... Read more
State Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine says “so far, so good” when it comes to distributing the vaccine. “Things are moving smoothly in Pennsylvania,” Levine said. “Va... Read more
A local municipality has joined the effort to support hospitality industry employees who are being laid off as a result of the latest state protective measures. Last week the Butler [... Read more
Butler City Council has finalized the adoption of a budget for 2020 that includes a small tax increase. Council unanimously voted to adopt the just over $11 million balanced budget […... Read more
Leaders at the Butler Health System are saying thank you to their workers through a new video. BHS President Ken DeFurio voices the 2 minute video that displays healthcare workers […] Read more