If you haven’t got your REAL ID yet—the federal government is now giving you even more time. Due to the coronavirus epidemic, the Department of Homeland Security is postponing the REAL ID en... Read more
Butler Health System is continuing to test and care for those dealing with COVID-19. As of 10 a.m. Thursday, nearly 700 tests had been performed by BHS including nearly 500 at the outdoor fa... Read more
After days of deliberation, the U.S. Senate has officially passed a $2 trillion emergency relief package in response to the coronavirus crisis. The bill passed unanimously. Pennsylvania Repu... Read more
Butler Health System officials have reported the first death as a result of a confirmed case of COVID-19. No specific details about this case have been provided but the incident has been rep... Read more
A new bill from the state house will temporarily remove the 180 days of instruction for schools in Pennsylvania. The measure was unanimously approved by lawmakers yesterday. The law allows t... Read more
The state of Pennsylvania is offering small business low-interest loans for those who have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The COVID-19 Working Capital Access Program will be admi... Read more
The state House of Representatives unanimously approved a bill to officially change Pennsylvania’s primary date to June 2nd. The law also allows for the consolidation of polling locations if... Read more
Students in the Mars Area School District are staying connected through an upcoming Virtual Holiday Spirit Week. Today is Family Holiday Photo Day with students asked to wear festive flannel... Read more
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying the person or people involved in a recent burglary that occurred in nearby Armstrong County. According to State Police, at least o... Read more
Students at local high schools are being encouraged to use problem-solving, creative, and strategic-thinking abilities to solve real-world problems. Submissions for the fourth annual PennDOT... Read more
The four Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh are now closed to the public through Sunday, January 3rd. This decision was made in order to comply with new COVID-19 restrictions announced by the ad... Read more
Those dealing with food concerns in our community have a new option to purchase groceries online. According to the PA Department of Human Services, ALDI has joined a United States Department... Read more
Two local Catholic schools have added remote learning days around the Christmas break. According to the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, all students at Butler Catholic and St. Wendelin Schoo... Read more