The Pennsylvania State House yesterday unanimously passed a bill that would speed funding to volunteer fire and emergency service companies, many of which are facing financial challenges dur... Read more
Four new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Butler County on Tuesday according to the state Department of Health. That brings the total to 174. Meanwhile, the state reported 1,214 new cases... Read more
The state’s secretary of health is laying out guidelines for hospitals to begin elective procedures. “In order to start elective procedures, facilities should ensure that there’s... Read more
The coronavirus has had a major impact on school learning, but according to a new report, it’s going to have a major financial impact too. According to the Pennsylvania Association of School... Read more
Cars were lined up all through the Big Butler Fairgrounds this morning to receive boxes of food from the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. The distribution began at 10 a.m. Event organ... Read more
Legislation being advanced by a local lawmaker would allow animal grooming services to reopen across the state of Pennsylvania. Republican State Representative Marci Mustello’s House Bill 24... Read more
Those who would like to once again safely enjoy many outdoor recreation activities will be able to do so later this week. Governor Tom Wolf has announced that his administration will lift so... Read more
A new loan program is available for small businesses in Pennsylvania. The Creative Business Loan Fund is a newly created initiative that is making $2.2 million available in the form of flexi... Read more
Local Senior Community Centers will receive grant funding from the state. The Pennsylvania Department of Aging recently designated a total of $2 million to the 52 Area Agencies on Aging acro... Read more
The 105th annual Pennsylvania Farm Show kicks off this weekend although it will look very different from years past. The show will be offered virtually beginning Saturday and continuing thro... Read more
Five juveniles are being charged in connection with poaching activities in Erie and Crawford counties. According to the Pennsylvania Game Commission, after an investigation by State Game War... Read more
A longtime local business owner has passed away. Michael Monday died Wednesday at Butler Memorial Hospital. Monday was the third generation to operate and co-own Monday’s Shoes in downtown B... Read more
Butler County Community College will receive a large amount of funding support towards the construction of a new facility in neighboring Armstrong County. BC3 has been awarded a nearly $1.8... Read more