The number of new COVID-19 cases in Allegheny County more than doubled today according to health officials. There 233 new cases were reported—which is the most the county has ever reported s... Read more
As the area gears up for a stretch of days above 90 degrees, Central Electric Cooperative is reminding their customers to not overuse electricity. A peak alert was issued by the CEC, asking... Read more
As Pennsylvania residents prepare for a holiday weekend that may include out of state travel, officials are recommending travelers observe a quarantine period after returning from certain st... Read more
Governor Tom Wolf has signed an order requiring that masks be worn whenever anyone leaves home. This order is issued under the authority of PA Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine through t... Read more
Two new bills are now law in Pennsylvania that will reform local police departments. Governor Wolf signed the bills yesterday. One requires police departments to disclose employment historie... Read more
The Grapevine Center at 140 North Elm Street in Butler has reopened. Although the Grapevine Center has returned to regular hours of 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, for the time being, the Drop-In C... Read more
Department of Health officials announced four new cases for Butler County Wednesday, bringing the case count to 311. The Butler Health System says they are treating three patients for the co... Read more
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is reminding residents in the 814 area code that mandatory ten digit dialing will begin soon. The PUC says the new policy starts April 3rd, so they... Read more
Today is National Agriculture Day and the U.S. Department of Agriculture is marking the occasion by thanking everyone who helps ensure a safe and abundant food supply. A proclamation by Pres... Read more
The Slippery Rock University Council of Trustees will meet later this week but only by video conference. Thursday’s schedule begins with the Academic and Student Affairs Committee at 8:30 a.... Read more
The state Department of Health is revising their universal mask order to bring it more in line with the new recommendations from the CDC. Under the plan, if you are fully vaccinated you can... Read more
There are still a few more slots open for Tuesday’s drive thru food distribution at Lernerville Speedway. The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank is sponsoring the drive that runs f... Read more
Cabinet members of the Wolf Administration are pushing farmers markets across the state to accept more payments through the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program. The state’s Departmen... Read more