The number of local COVID cases ticked up this past week. According to the Department of Health, there were 183 new cases of COVID in Butler County over the past […] Read more
A new event is happening next week that celebrates the history of Butler County. In fact, it’s called Butler County History Day and is sponsored by the county’s Tourism and […] Read more
Butler County Commissioners say it may have been the rise in pay, but there has been more interest in lifeguarding positions at Alameda Waterpark. After a shortage of workers last […] Read more
Another outbreak of the avian flu in domestic birds was reported in Pennsylvania. It happened at a commercial egg laying facility in Lancaster County. According to the U.S. Department of [... Read more
Local municipalities will be participating in a nationwide event this weekend to properly dispose of unwanted prescription drugs. On Saturday, the Butler Township Police Department will part... Read more
PennDOT is once again looking for high schools who would like to participate in their ‘Paint the Plow’ program. The art showcase began seven years ago in Cambria County and […] Read more
The state legislature is considering making updates to the state’s Right to Know Law. The bill’s sponsor is Representative Louis Schmitt and he says work on this bill began over […] Read more
Adults- young and old- are welcome to enjoy an evening on the water at a local park this week. Moraine State Park is holding a “Porters Cove Paddle” on Wednesday […] Read more
Local COVID hospitalizations have increased over the past week but still remain relatively low. As of Monday morning, Butler Memorial Hospital was treating seven patients for the coronavirus... Read more
The Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport will soon have a new manager. The Butler County Airport Authority recently hired Michael Biggs to the position starting next month. Biggs most recently... Read more
The Butler Area Public Library continues to present activities and programs for all ages during this upcoming week. It’s Beach Fun Week for the Kids Summer Reading Challenge with Grab [... Read more
The number of new college graduates with a teaching degree is falling in Pennsylvania. So, Slippery Rock University is trying to target a different demographic other than traditional student... Read more
PennDOT is continuing summer road project maintenance work around Butler County this week. These activities include rock lining on Oneida Valley Road (Route 38) in Summit Township. Patching... Read more