The flu is still being considered widespread in Pennsylvania. In Butler County, there have been 246 confirmed cases of the flu, according to data which ran through last week. Statewide, [... Read more
Pennsylvania’s leaders have different opinions on the bill that was passed by Congress on Thursday that keeps the government open and avoids another government shutdown. U.S. Congressman Mik... Read more
Even though Valentine’s Day has passed, Pennsylvania State Police in our area will be out making sure everyone is as safe as possible on the roads this weekend. Roving and […] Read more
A widespread power outage overnight knocked out service to roughly 3,000 West Penn Power customers in Butler County. The majority of the outages early Thursday morning were in Center Townshi... Read more
It has been one year since medical marijuana became available to patients in Pennsylvania, and one year since a dispensary opened up in Butler. The medical marijuana dispensary on Pillow [... Read more
Anxiety disorders and Tourette syndrome could be added to the list of approved conditions for using medical marijuana. The recommendations were made recently by the state’s medical marijuana... Read more
A local lawmaker has introduced legislation that he says would help breweries, wineries, and distilled spirit producers. U.S. Representative Mike Kelly, of Butler, recently introduced the Cr... Read more
The former principal at Summit Township Elementary School has been transitioned to a new role. The Butler Area School Board has approved Lesley Fidler to take over as principal of […] Read more
The Pennsylvania’s State Police Camp Cadet registration is now open. The Troop D program is for students 18 and younger who live in Butler, Lawrence and Mercer Counties. Camp Cadet […... Read more
An opportunity for community connection in a fun environment is returning to the Butler Area School District. After an absence of several years, Kennywood Day will return to the Butler [... Read more
The City of Butler Police Department is welcoming two new law enforcement officers of the furry, four-legged variety. According to Chief Bob O’Neill, K9 officer Chooch will be partnered with... Read more
The USDA says that about 2,000 pounds of ground beef are being recalled from a Chicago-based meat packing company. The meat from Amity Packing Company was shipped to nine states, […] Read more
Pennsylvania’s Auditor General is bringing attention to what he says is an unknown position that has a major influence on how pharmacies operate. Eugene DePasquale says that pharmacy benefit... Read more