The state Department of Health has reported 16 new COVID-19 cases for Butler County over the weekend—bringing the county’s total to 661. No additional deaths were reported. With our last upd... Read more
A hiker is recovering after she was rescued by first responders at McConnells Mill State Park on Saturday morning. According to KDKA, an unidentified 60-year-old woman was hiking with her fa... Read more
The state Department of Health has reported eight new COVID-19 cases for Butler County Friday—bringing the county’s total to 645. Statewide, there were 758 positive cases, 15 additional deat... Read more
Interstate 79 in Lancaster Township has reopened after an accident resulted in a partial closure Friday morning. The crash happened around 5:30 a.m. near milemarker 92—which is in between th... Read more
Governor Tom Wolf believes high school sports should not take place for the rest of the year. “The guidance from [the state] is that we don’t do any sports until January 1st,” Wolf sai... Read more
A local organization is asking for local volunteers to pitch in with an upcoming cleanup effort. Butler Downtown is planning a Main Street work day for this Saturday from 9 a.m. to around no... Read more
Three people are behind bars following a drug bust Thursday morning in the city of Butler. The Butler County Drug Task Force, along with the Butler City Police and a Butler County Emergency... Read more
A new bill proposed by a local lawmaker looks to ease the financial burden on boroughs for some highway maintenance. State Senator Scott Hutchinson’s latest bill would require PennDOT to ove... Read more
Butler County Community College is planning multiple walk-thru graduation ceremonies this year. College officials announced that the ceremonies will be held on May 19th outdoors on their mai... Read more
A new bill from the state house aims to boost entrepreneurial attitudes for youngsters under 18. It’s called “free the lemonade stand” bill and it would allow kids to operate a business with... Read more
A bill authored by a local lawmaker to increase protections for minors and victims of human trafficking is moving forward. Republican State Representative Marci Mustello’s House Bill 231 str... Read more
Slippery Rock University is recognizing students and employees with a virtual awards ceremony and presentation later this week. The SRU President’s Commission for Disability Issues will hold... Read more
The public is invited to enjoy a wide variety of delicious food at an event to support a great cause later this week. The Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company Food Truck Festival will kick off T... Read more