It’s been one week since the emergency room at the Ellwood City Medical Center was shut down, and the PA Department of Health says it will remain closed indefinitely. The […] Read more
A short-term lane restriction on I-79 southbound in Cranberry Township originally planned for Wednesday has been postponed due to weather. The single lane closure will now take place on Mond... Read more
One of Butler County’s largest employers, AK Steel has been sold to iron ore mining company Cleveland-Cliffs in a move both organizations announced earlier this morning. The all-stock deal i... Read more
An inmate inside the Mercer County Prison was killed by his cell mate last night according to state police. Police say it happened just before 9 p.m. Monday when 35-year-old […] Read more
The average amount of money paid to classroom teachers at school districts around the region was revealed as part of a recent report. The Pittsburgh Business Times used data from […] Read more
The unemployment rate rose in Butler County for the first time in three months. According to the Butler CDC, October unemployment in Butler County was 4.3 percent, which is a […] Read more
The man found guilty in the death of Melissa Barto has been sentenced to life in prison. Assistant District Attorney Terri Schultz prosecuted the case: “It was a long week […] Read more
16 new cases of COVID-19 were reported Friday for Butler County. The new cases come out of 217 reported tests in Butler County, so the positivity rate from Friday’s data […] Read more
Moraine & McConnells Mill State Park will be hosting several events this weekend. First, tonight from 8 to 9:30 p.m. a program about bats will be held at Mount Zion […] Read more
With Major League Baseball making its return last night, and the NBA and NHL getting ready to play—casinos are hoping to see a big influx of sports gambling. The return […] Read more
Residents of Harmony and the surrounding areas will have a new spot to stock up on alcoholic beverages. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has announced that a new Fine Wine […] Read more
An improvement project at a local park will result in a temporary closure. According to Butler Township Manager Tom Knights, the project contractor needs to close Preston Park to the [... Read more
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission will hold several public hearings next month on a proposed rate increase requested by Pennsylvania American Water. The eight hearings will take pla... Read more