The number of local COVID cases went down over the past week. According to the Department of Health, there were 92 new cases of COVID since last Monday—that’s down about […] Read more
A recent complaint about Slippery Rock University’s finances turned up no wrongdoing. According to a spokesman with the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, they recently had an au... Read more
Ground was formally broken on a new memorial dedicated to first responders at Alameda Park. The ceremony was held Friday afternoon as dozens gathered to commemorate the project. County Comm... Read more
Multiple crews responded to the scene of a motorcycle accident Sunday in Concord Township. It happened just before 5 p.m. at the intersection of Oneida Valley Road and North Washington [... Read more
The Butler Transit Authority says ridership is increasing but it’s still not at pre-pandemic levels. Executive Director John Paul says the authority is still offering their full service of c... Read more
Butler County Community College has once again been named as a military friendly school. College officials say this is the 7th time since 2013 that BC3 has received that designation [... Read more
There’s growing bipartisan support to eliminate closed primaries for elections. A State Senate Committee heard from former Republican and Democratic state leaders at a hearing last week in w... Read more
The public is invited to attend a gathering later this week that spotlights the efforts of a local group. The Butler Collaborative for Families has planned their annual Celebration of [... Read more
Governor Tom Wolf has signed an executive order that grants abortion access to out of state residents. As states restrict abortions after the recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, [... Read more
The Butler Area Public Library continues to present activities and programs for all ages during this upcoming week. Later today adults are invited to join in a craft at 6 […] Read more
A local park is offering fun activities for all ages this week. Moraine State Park is holding a “Full Moon Paddle” later today from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at the […] Read more
It was 85 years ago today that Central Electric Cooperative officially signed an incorporation notice. The CEC got its start in 1937 after residents in Butler, Clarion, Armstrong, and Venang... Read more
Governor Tom Wolf has vetoed a couple of bills that passed the Republican-led legislature. The first house bill mirrored legislation in a couple of other states, which required organizations... Read more