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Thursday Update: 34 New Cases; One Additional Death

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: April 22, 2021In: Featured News

There were 34 new cases of COVID-19 and one additional death for Butler County Thursday. That now brings the death toll in the county to 402 since the beginning of the pandemic. Butler Healt... Read more

Big Butler Fair Planning Return For Summer

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: April 22, 2021In: Featured News

This summer will see the return of a longtime popular local event. Earlier this week, the Butler Fair Board of Directors officially decided to move ahead with the 2021 Big Butler Fair to be... Read more

BASD Offering Free Summer Classes To Help Students Recover

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: April 22, 2021In: Featured News

More students in the Butler Area School District will have the chance to catch up on their studies through free summer school classes. Using available federal aid money, the district is able... Read more

State Labor And Industry Officials Ask For Minimum Wage Raise

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: April 22, 2021In: Featured News

Members of Governor Tom Wolf’s administration are doubling down on their efforts to raise the minimum wage in Pennsylvania. Acting Secretary of Labor and Industry Jennifer Berrier says that... Read more

Local Man Arrested Following Drug Bust

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: April 22, 2021In: Featured News

A local man is facing felony charges following a search of a residence in the City of Butler earlier this week by police. According to a criminal complaint filed by the Butler County Distric... Read more

Road Improvements Coming To Zelienople

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: April 22, 2021In: Featured News

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is making some road improvements in the area of Zelienople Borough. PennDOT has contracted with a company to improve safety in the area of Route... Read more

Local Service Offers Vaccine At Home

Posted By: Ryan Saeleron: April 21, 2021In: Featured News

People now have the opportunity to get the COVID-19 vaccine in their homes through VNA/Lutheran Senior Life. We spoke with Executive Director, Margie Walsh, who explained that they have part... Read more

Cranberry Cardboard Compactor Currently Closed

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: November 10, 2021In: News

Cranberry Township residents looking to dispose of cardboard are being asked to delay that trip today. The Cardboard Compactor located at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center is currently... Read more

Placement of Plaque Marks Completion of Scout Project To Benefit Township Police

Posted By: Ryan Saeleron: November 09, 2021In: News

A local young person is supporting the Butler Township Police through a recent construction project. 17-year-old Eagle Scout candidate Spencer Craft of the Cooperstown Troop planned and exec... Read more

Right To Know Requests Jump During Pandemic

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: November 09, 2021In: News

The work of the Office of Open Records in Pennsylvania has seen a significantly increased workload recently, due in part to the pandemic. Executive Director Liz Wagenseller says the number o... Read more

Local Reps. Sponsoring Number Of Bills In PA House

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: November 09, 2021In: News

A couple of bills sponsored by a local lawmaker will be discussed before the House Judiciary Committee in Harrisburg today. Republican State Representative Tim Bonner who represents resident... Read more

SRU Hires New Dean Of Students

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: November 09, 2021In: News

Slippery Rock University has elevated a current employee into a newly created administrative position. The former director of student support, Karla Fonner, has been named the first SRU dean... Read more

Democratic Candidate Enters 17th District Congressional Race

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: November 09, 2021In: News

A Democratic Party organizer is joining the race to be the next Congressman from a nearby district. 34-year-old Sean Meloy of Morningside announced his candidacy for the 17th Congressional D... Read more