Pennsylvania is reporting 780 new COVID-19 cases as the state closes in on 70,000 total cases. Locally, two new cases were reported for Butler County, bringing the total to 222. In total, th... Read more
Arguments for a speedy hearing will be held later today in regards to a lawsuit Butler County has filed against Governor Tom Wolf Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine. County Commissioner L... Read more
Governor Tom Wolf says the state has increased the number of tests that are being performed. “We’ve increased our testing capacity from just over 50,000 in the last week of April... Read more
The Pennsylvania State House of Representatives has passed a temporary budget that would provide funding for the next five months. House Bill 2387 does include some 12 month appropriations i... Read more
While the Diocese of Pittsburgh announced they will soon be allowing attendance at Masses, the Butler Area Catholic Churches will be holding off for a while. According to a release, the chur... Read more
The City of Butler is making a few adjustments to rules about park activities based on the latest recommendations from the Pennsylvania Recreation and Parks Society. The first change is that... Read more
Even with an expected shortfall in revenue due to COVID-19 circumstances, the Mars Area School Board will not raise taxes in order to meet their 2020-21 school year budget. Next year’s gener... Read more
Even though the Butler Area Public Library remains closed until further notice, new activities and events are planned for patrons. The library is celebrating Black History Month with a chall... Read more
The theft of weapons from a vehicle in downtown Butler has resulted in the recent shooting of a teenager. According to Butler City Police, officers were dispatched to a residence on West New... Read more
Bishop David Zubik, of the Catholic Diocese released a statement on the passing of Patricia Rooney. He said she was the model of quiet strength, grace and faith as she raised her family whil... Read more
Due to the wintry weather, Cranberry Twp. is giving residents a reminder while crews are plowing. The township says when salt trucks are plowing, residents are asked to remove parked vehicle... Read more
The Carnegie Science Center is providing kids with a closer look at the science behind the game of hockey. A new weekly livestream of Science on the Road begins this Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.... Read more
The South Butler Library held their annual fundraising drive over the last few months, but a surprise donation has added more to that total. PennEnergy Resources told library officials they... Read more