There’s still time for residents to give input at online public hearings that will be held by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission about proposed rate increases requested by Pennsylvan... Read more
The state Department of Health has reported 6 new cases of COVID-19 for Butler County Tuesday. That brings the total to 677 for the county. Over the past day 168 negative tests were also re... Read more
Butler Area School District will help realize their Health and Safety plan this year through the acquisition of several new devices used to detect temperature. At their meeting Monday night,... Read more
The Butler Area School District will modify the schedule of secondary students for the first week of school. Classes will begin as normal for Butler students in grades kindergarten through 6... Read more
The Seneca Valley School Board and administrators are making changes to their educational plans due to the complex and rapidly changing conditions surrounding the pandemic. The School Board... Read more
A number of small businesses in the Butler County area have been chosen to receive financial assistance from the state. Governor Tom Wolf recently announced that 45 businesses within the cou... Read more
A local doctor has become the first private practice physician to be appointed to a particular committee with the American Society of Echocardiography. Dr. Jeffrey C. Astbury, MD, FASE, FACC... Read more
A former Republican Senate candidate is looking to make an entrance into the race for governor. Former Congressman Lou Barletta of Hazelton announced yesterday that he was starting a group t... Read more
Pennsylvania casinos took in a record amount of money from gamblers last month. Reports show that casinos made over $400 million from gamblers during the month of March—the first time that h... Read more
A local lawmaker plans to advance legislation that would reform regulations as part of a voting meeting scheduled for today. In his role as Majority Chairman of the PA House Environmental Re... Read more
The PA Department of Environmental Protection is ready to do battle with black flies, known to some as gnats. Officials say it’s an effort to make outdoor recreation more enjoyable for Penns... Read more
A bill that would give a sales tax exemption to certain equipment has advanced through a committee chaired by a local lawmaker. Republican State Senator Scott Hutchinson and the rest of the... Read more
Slippery Rock University is hosting two vaccine clinics this week. The two sessions will happen this Wednesday and Friday at the Russel Wright Alumni House from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The clinics... Read more