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
There were 17 new cases of COVID-19 and no additional deaths reported by the state for Butler County on Wednesday. That number is another double digit drop from the daily […] Read more
With warmer temperatures ahead of us this summer, Central Electric Cooperative says it’s now peak alert season. Peak alerts are issued when the weather reaches hot and humid conditions that... Read more
A new report details how a key financial calculation played a role in the financial performance of Pennsylvania’s largest public pension. According to an investigation by Spotlight PA, docum... Read more
We’re learning more about an accident that happened last week in Butler Township. The one vehicle crash took place last Thursday on Fairground Hill around 1 p.m. Police say a […] Read more
The Slippery Rock University Council of Trustees will return to meeting in person later this week. Thursday’s schedule begins with the Academic and Student Affairs Committee at 1 p.m. follow... Read more
Adults- young and old- are welcome to enjoy an evening on the water at a local park this week. Moraine State Park is holding a “Hidden River Paddle” on Thursday […] Read more