There were 260 new cases of COVID-19 and 11 additional deaths for Butler County over the weekend. That now brings the death toll to 289 for the county since the beginning of the pandemic. La... Read more
Monday, January 18, 2021, is Martin Luther King Junior Day. AREA CLOSURES A number of facilities are closed. All county and federal government offices and courts are closed. The Pen... Read more
County commissioners across the state are asking for some reforms that they say will make elections more efficient in the future. The County Commissioner Association of Pennsylvania is recom... Read more
A recently approved order from Governor Tom Wolf will allow pharmacies to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine. Once the vaccine becomes available to the general public, people will be able to re... Read more
The Butler County Symphony Orchestra is modifying the spring schedule as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The concerts planned for February, March, April, and May have been cancele... Read more
There were 101 new cases of COVID-19 and seven additional deaths reported by the state for Butler County on Friday. That now brings the death toll in the county to 278 since the beginning of... Read more
The state is partnering with more pharmacies to help administer the COVID-19 vaccine. State health officials announced a new agreement with Rite Aid and Giant Eagle pharmacies that they hope... Read more
A new academic option for students is coming to Slippery Rock University that is a little different than other minors. Starting fall semester, Slippery Rock University students will be able... Read more
There is still time for residents to join in a local activity set to return early next week. The 26th annual Ladies Golf Outing presented by NexTier Bank will return Monday at the Butler Cou... Read more
Anyone interested in helping at local state park or enjoying the beauty of nature will have an opportunity this weekend. Volunteers are needed at McConnells Mill State Park on Saturday from... Read more
With students set to return to campus this fall, the National Fire Protection Association and The Center of Campus Fire Safety is urging students to remember the importance of campus fire sa... Read more
Bugling season for elk in northern Pennsylvania is quickly approaching and the state game commission is again giving the public a chance to watch the animals in their environment. Residents... Read more
The South Butler County School District is continuing to make an effort to secure enough substitute teachers. By unanimous vote at their Wednesday meeting, the school board approved a recomm... Read more