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Controversial Agreement Between Central PA Car Show And State Comes Under Scrutiny

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: August 20, 2020In: Featured News

An agreement between the state and a car show near Harrisburg is coming under scrutiny after it allowed up to 20,000 people per day at the event. Local attorney Tom King, who is prosecuting... Read more

Thursday Update: Five New COVID-19 Cases

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: August 20, 2020In: Featured News

There were five new cases of COVID-19 reported Thursday for Butler County. The new positive results come along with 250 negative tests, giving the report a positivity rate just shy of two pe... Read more

Butler Health System Warns Of Robocall Scam

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: August 20, 2020In: Featured News

The Butler Health System is asking for the public to be aware of a scam recently reported by a local resident. A community member told BHS that they received a robo call from a number identi... Read more

South Butler Adjusts School Reopening Plans

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: August 20, 2020In: Featured News

The South Butler County School District is modifying the plan the return of students to education on Monday, August 31st. The Phased Reopening Plan recommended by Superintendent Dr. David Fo... Read more

Pennsylvania To Seek Extra Unemployment Benefits From FEMA

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: August 20, 2020In: Featured News

Pennsylvania is opting into additional unemployment benefits for those out of work in the state. Officials said earlier this week that the state would ask the federal government for a new ro... Read more

Wingfest At Beacon Canceled

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: August 20, 2020In: Featured News

Butler County’s Wingfest is the latest event to be canceled due to COVID-19. Event organizers were hoping to hold the event at the end of this month, but ultimately decided to cancel yesterd... Read more

County Applying For Grant In Hopes Of Renovating Boyers Sewer System

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: August 20, 2020In: Featured News

County officials will be applying for grant money in hopes of providing financial aid to a possible new sewage system in Boyers. The $1 million grant would go toward the estimated $4.3 milli... Read more

One Injured In Ford City Accident

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: April 05, 2021In: News

One person was injured in a two car crash that occurred late last month in Ford City. According to State Police, a 34-year-old Kittanning woman was driving on 5th Avenue just after 2 p.m. on... Read more

State Revenue Increases In March

Posted By: Tyler Frielon: April 05, 2021In: News

The state took in more than anticipated revenue during the month of March. The PA Department of Revenue reported a total of collection of $4.8 billion—which is up $378 million than expected.... Read more

National Library Week to Start on Monday/Local Celebrations Scheduled

Posted By: Henry Ibinsonon: April 04, 2021In: News

Butler Area Public Library, local students, and the Butler Radio Network are all celebrating National Library week. Butler Area Public Library is encouraging patrons to visit the library onl... Read more

Youth Turkey Hunt

Posted By: Henry Ibinsonon: April 04, 2021In: News

Youth ages 12 to 16 who hold a Junior Hunting license are invited to apply for a chance to participate in a special turkey hunt later this month. The special turkey hunt for youth will be he... Read more

Slippery Rock University to Host Joy Harjo

Posted By: Henry Ibinsonon: April 04, 2021In: News

An internationally renowned performer and writer who also happens to be a current U.S. poet will speak as part of a Slippery Rock University virtual presentation later this week. Joy Harjo i... Read more

Carnegie Science Center to Host Virtual Presentation on Frogs

Posted By: Henry Ibinsonon: April 04, 2021In: News

Those interested in learning more about how frogs fit into the ecosystem are invited to an upcoming online presentation from the Carnegie Science Center. The Science Center’s next Café Sci e... Read more