A local lawmaker’s bills aiming to help physician assistants is one step closer to becoming law. Senator Joe Pittman says that many schools have physician assistantship programs, but that a... Read more
Healthy community members are encouraged to help neighbors in need through participation in an upcoming blood drive. The American Red Cross drive is coming up Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. a... Read more
A new bill would set protocols for schools if they have to remove a tick from a child at school. The proposal was approved by the Senate’s Education Committee earlier this week. It says that... Read more
The Butler Health System is now administering Pfizer vaccine and booster shots at two locations. The vaccine clinics are at the Butler Memorial Hospital Tower Entrance as well as the Butler... Read more
Slippery Rock University is giving an official title to their new performing arts center. The complex actually consists of three different buildings, which will be known as Stoner East, Ston... Read more
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is reminding residents of an upcoming deadline to apply for financial assistance with utility bills. Anyone dealing with financial difficulties as... Read more
A bill that would allow parents to opt out masking requirements inside schools has passed the Senate education committee. Advocates of the bill argue that it’s government overreach to requir... Read more
An educational series about gardening and outdoor activities is coming to the South Butler Library. The Backyard Learning Master Gardeners Speaker Series kicks off this Thursday at 6 p.m. Th... Read more
The state’s Game Commission is reminding residents to be safe as black bears begin to come out of hibernation. Officials ask that you reduce bear-human interactions, as the bears may be bad-... Read more
Slippery Rock University’s Government Contracting Assistance Center and Procurement Technical Assistance Center are cohosting an upcoming free webinar. This presentation on Thursday from 10... Read more
A well-known local nurse and long-time community philanthropist has died. Janice Phillips Larrick passed away on Sunday at home. After graduation from Butler County Memorial Hospital School... Read more
We have received more information about a crash in Armstrong County last week that resulted in a death. According to State Police, shortly after 7 p.m. last Wednesday a vehicle driven by 64-... Read more
While excitement builds over warmer weather, unfortunately so does litter on the roads. So, state officials are encouraging residents to help Pick Up PA—a springtime initiative to clean up t... Read more