The Pennsylvania Department of Health has now administered over 3 million COVID-19 vaccinations. The latest data shows that the state has administered just over 3,041,000 shots. There’s also... Read more
There were 51 new cases of COVID-19 and no additional deaths for Butler County Tuesday. Local hospitalizations though continue to remain in the single digits. As of Monday morning, Butler Me... Read more
The Butler Area School District is moving forward with the next steps to reopen Broad Street Elementary School. Monday night the School Board approved a motion to authorize Superintendent Dr... Read more
Teachers in Butler County will begin to receive the vaccine for COVID-19 on Saturday. Butler Area School District Superintendent Dr. Brian White informed school board members Monday night th... Read more
Gas prices are continuing to rise locally as well as across western Pennsylvania as a whole this week. According to AAA’s weekly gas price report, the average price for a gallon regular, unl... Read more
Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey is weighing in on the recent surge of retail investing ahead of a Senate Banking Committee hearing Tuesday focusing on the rise of Gamestop stock value. Toome... Read more
The latest data from the state Department of Health shows that Butler County’s COVID positivity rate has almost fallen to 5 percent. Over the last seven days, the PCR positivity rate is at 5... Read more
State fire officials are taking time this week to spread the word about the fall forest fire season. Leaders say despite some of the heavy rain that we’ve received this summer, the state sti... Read more
PennDOT is looking for feedback on construction projects and other transportation-related issues. The survey asks a variety questions dealing with how people receive roadway information and... Read more
A local organization is presenting free online program dealing with ongoing mental issues as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Family to Family evidence-based educational classes for family... Read more
The jackpot for the Powerball continues to grow after last night’s drawing. There was no winning ticket last night, and now the jackpot is expected to climb to an estimated $570 million. The... Read more
Those looking for employment are invited to visit one of two upcoming job fairs being held in the region by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The first one is taking place in Ar... Read more
An Ellwood City man was taken to the hospital after being hit by a vehicle in northern Butler County. The accident happened last Friday around 8:45 p.m. in Slippery Rock Township on Franklin... Read more