There was a slight increase in the number of traffic deaths last year according to PennDOT. The latest data shows that 1,129 people died in traffic accidents last year—which is […] Read more
There were 48 new cases of COVID-19 and no additional deaths for Butler County Tuesday. As of Monday morning, Butler Memorial Hospital was treating 24 patients for the coronavirus, with [... Read more
The Butler Area School District is moving forward with the process of planning an expansion of and addition to the Senior High School. At their Monday night meeting, the school […] Read more
The Butler Township Commissioners have approved a plan for a housing development in the Highfield area. After hearing from a representative for the developer of the 39 acre Highfield Trails... Read more
Governor Tom Wolf got his COVID-19 vaccination Monday and is encouraging state residents to do the same. “There’s much more vaccine available than we had in the past. This is [... Read more
The Seneca Valley School Board has formally approved a name for their new elementary school. The new school in Cranberry Township will be known as Ehrman Crest. The name comes […] Read more
The Mercer County woman, known as the “pink hat lady,” from the January 6th riot is in trouble with the presiding judge over a mask requirement. 40-year-old Rachel Powell, the […] Read more
There’s still time to sign up for a virtual seminar about land use. Penn State Extension is offering the “Making Buffers Work for Your Community, Clients, and Residents” presentation at [... Read more
The Department of Labor and Industry is offering free job training sessions for state residents. More than 5,000 virtual programs are now online via PA CareerLink. The program is called [... Read more
Organizers are nearly ready to open this year’s Saxonburg Carnival but those planning to attend will notice several changes from years past. The Saxonburg Carnival will present 10 to 12 [... Read more
Local COVID hospitalizations are down slightly from last week. According to a Monday morning update from Butler Memorial Hospital, they were treating nine patients for the coronavirus, with... Read more
It was another record-breaking year in fundraising for the Butler County Community College Education Foundation golf outing. BC3 officials say the event raised $115,000, breaking last year’s... Read more
While plenty of concertgoers are excited about hearing live music this fall, more and more venues say if you want to go, you’re going to have to be vaccinated. Live […] Read more