Case counts of the coronavirus in Butler County change daily; as do hospitalizations. But when it comes to making predictions and creating plans, Dr. John Love, infectious disease director a... Read more
The Department of Health announced that coronavirus drive-thru testing will now be available at select Walmart locations across the state. The Walmart in Cranberry Township will host drive-t... Read more
Indiana University of Pennsylvania is the latest school in the state system to announce a move to mostly online classes this fall. IUP officials say only a third of enrolled students will be... Read more
One woman was taken to the hospital after an accident yesterday in Slippery Rock Township. Police say 33-year-old Susan Brewer of Slippery Rock was driving north on Route 8 near Stamm Road a... Read more
The state is making a major investment into contact tracing as part of their efforts to respond to the coronavirus. The Department of Health announced a $23 million federally funded contract... Read more
Governor Tom Wolf says he will not be canceling classes or closing schools despite rumors that have been circulating. The governor tweeted on Friday that local school boards and administrato... Read more
One man was taken to hospital after a crash in Oakland Township Sunday afternoon. State police say 19-year-old Donald Thomas of West Sunbury was driving north on Oneida Valley Road Sunday ar... Read more
Slippery Rock University students will again present an online show over the next few days and the public is invited to attend virtually. After the success of virtual performances over the p... Read more
Area residents are invited out to Moraine State Park later this week to learn more about one of the most unusual birds in Pennsylvania. A program focusing on the American Woodcock will be pr... Read more
The St. Vincent DePaul store at the Greater Butler Mart is making a plea to the community to stop putting garbage at their drop off facility. Terry Karenbauer is with the local non-profit an... Read more
A familiar local establishment will celebrate the opening of a new location in Cranberry Township later this week. Recon Brewing will officially open the doors of its second location on Wedn... Read more
The Butler Area School District will receive new equipment this summer as part of a new contract with a vendor. At their meeting Monday night, the Butler Area School Board agreed to a five y... Read more
Millions of dollars are coming to local school districts as part of the American Rescue Plan. State Education officials are now weighing in on how districts should use those funds. “Ne... Read more