The state’s secretary of health is laying out guidelines for hospitals to begin elective procedures. “In order to start elective procedures, facilities should ensure that there’s... Read more
The coronavirus has had a major impact on school learning, but according to a new report, it’s going to have a major financial impact too. According to the Pennsylvania Association of School... Read more
Cars were lined up all through the Big Butler Fairgrounds this morning to receive boxes of food from the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. The distribution began at 10 a.m. Event organ... Read more
Legislation being advanced by a local lawmaker would allow animal grooming services to reopen across the state of Pennsylvania. Republican State Representative Marci Mustello’s House Bill 24... Read more
Those who would like to once again safely enjoy many outdoor recreation activities will be able to do so later this week. Governor Tom Wolf has announced that his administration will lift so... Read more
As Pennsylvania targets May 8th as the date to reopen select regions, the state’s secretary of health says increasing the number of tests is going to play a major role in that process. Durin... Read more
Events continue to be affected by the ongoing public health crisis with cancellations and postponements. The primary fundraiser for Butler County Special Olympics Ales for Athletes scheduled... Read more
A motorist suffered suspected minor injuries in a one car crash that occurred last weekend in Venango County. According to State Police, an 18-year-old motorist from Parker was traveling on... Read more
There were 48 new cases of COVID-19 and one additional death for Butler County Friday. That now brings the death toll in the county to 338. As of Wednesday morning, Butler Memorial Hospital... Read more
Raccoon hunting season will likely be slightly longer this year due to a new proposed schedule. Pennsylvania Game Commission officials say the season is expected to start in October as usual... Read more
A bill to help Pennsylvania dairy farmers and milk haulers is one step closer to becoming law. House Bill 186 would exempt milk trucks from weather-related commercial vehicle travel bans. Th... Read more
Butler County is renewing its terms for a tax anticipation note this year. The county reached an agreement with First National Bank to replicate the terms from their note in 2020. The intere... Read more
The Environmental Resources and Energy committee of the state senate approved a letter to oppose Pennsylvania joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative—also known as RGGI. Republican Se... Read more