The latest report from the Pennsylvania Department of Health says there are 276 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the state. That brings the total number of confirmed cases to 1,127... Read more
As hospitals and personal care facilities seek donations of personal protective equipment, Butler County Community College is stepping up. BC3 announced they are donating equipment, known as... Read more
Butler Health System is continuing to test and care for those dealing with COVID-19. As of 10 a.m. Tuesday, nearly 400 tests had been performed by BHS including over 300 at the outdoor facil... Read more
State officials are urging Pennsylvania residents to shop as they normally would and stop hoarding food items which stresses the system designed to provide charitable food resources. PA Agri... Read more
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank will be distributing food each weekday morning. They are offering a “drive thru” distribution at their location on Monroe Street beginning at 8 a... Read more
The coronavirus outbreak has led to some changes to local trash pickup. Waste Management says they will not be hauling away large bulk items at this time, and that every item needs to be in... Read more
Butler Area School District administrators are continuing to work on plans to introduce new elements of remote learning for students with different access capabilities. In addition to the da... Read more
A couple local lawmakers have been appointed as committee members for the new legislative session. Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Republican Bryan Cutler announced the... Read more
A local doctor has been busy as a presenter, panelist, and collaborator with the American Society of Echocardiography. Dr. Jeffrey C. Astbury, Vice Chairman of Cardiovascular Services, Depar... Read more
State police are looking for a vehicle that took out a mailbox last night in Franklin Township. Police say an unknown sedan was driving south on Country Club Road just before 10 p.m. when it... Read more
A local group is holding an event later today with a goal of honoring several special women. A virtual prospective member reception of the United Way of Southwest PA Women’s Leadership Counc... Read more
A local state lawmaker is asking leadership in Harrisburg to hang up plaques that noted former Speaker of the Houses criminal acts. Republican Aaron Bernstine of the 10th District said he be... Read more
The Pennsylvania Department of Aging is teaming up to start a task force designed to help prevent the financial exploitation of senior citizens. The goal of the task force is to better coord... Read more