Pennsylvania’s unemployment numbers continue to decline. According to the Department of Labor and Industry unemployment rate stands at 5.7 percent in November, which is down three-tenths fro... Read more
The CDC is now recommending anyone who received their second dose of the COVID vaccine more than six months ago to get a booster shot. The Butler Health System wants people to know that thos... Read more
While Congressional redistricting has taken center stage over the past couple of weeks, there’s also redistricting happening at the state house and senate levels. A new map was proposed by a... Read more
A Philadelphia man arrested in a major drug bust last year in Butler was sentenced to jail-time late last week. According to the Department of Justice, 27-year-old Elijah Lane will spend the... Read more
Over the weekend, Butler Health System celebrated the one-year anniversary of the first COVID vaccine that was given at the hospital. Officials say during that time, the health system has ad... Read more
The state’s union for public school teachers is giving their support to legislation that aims to make it easier for schools to find substitute teachers. The bipartisan bill takes a few steps... Read more
It’s always a bit more crowded on the roads this time of year, and people may be driving a little more frantically. However, PennDOT officials say make sure you’re still respecting school bu... Read more
The Slippery Rock University History, Political Science, and Music Departments are sponsoring a program later this week to educate about the Holocaust. “Reflections on the Holocaust: Reachin... Read more
Motorists in the Grove City area were forced to detour around a truck stuck under a bridge earlier this week in neighboring Mercer County. According to Grove City Police, the incident occurr... Read more
An educational series about gardening and outdoor activities continues this week at the South Butler Community Library. The next installment of the Backyard Learning Master Gardeners Speaker... Read more
Students in the Karns City School District will take the stage tonight to showcase their talents. It’s the district’s annual spring variety show. It takes place in the Karns City High School... Read more
An annual Butler County Chamber of Commerce event honoring workers in the area is happening tomorrow. The Employee Appreciation Luncheon will take place at 11 a.m. at The Atrium in Prospect.... Read more
PennDOT crews are going to begin working on cleaning ditches and shoulder grading this week around Butler County as well as in neighboring Armstrong County. Shoulder grading of state-owned r... Read more