A local lawmaker’s bills aiming to help physician assistants is one step closer to becoming law. Senator Joe Pittman says that many schools have physician assistantship programs, but that a... Read more
Healthy community members are encouraged to help neighbors in need through participation in an upcoming blood drive. The American Red Cross drive is coming up Friday from 11 a.m. to [... Read more
A new bill would set protocols for schools if they have to remove a tick from a child at school. The proposal was approved by the Senate’s Education Committee earlier […] Read more
The Butler Health System is now administering Pfizer vaccine and booster shots at two locations. The vaccine clinics are at the Butler Memorial Hospital Tower Entrance as well as the [... Read more
Slippery Rock University is giving an official title to their new performing arts center. The complex actually consists of three different buildings, which will be known as Stoner East, Ston... Read more
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is reminding residents of an upcoming deadline to apply for financial assistance with utility bills. Anyone dealing with financial difficulties as... Read more
A bill that would allow parents to opt out masking requirements inside schools has passed the Senate education committee. Advocates of the bill argue that it’s government overreach to requir... Read more
The continued financial recovery of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Butler again allows for a modest employee raise. According to Treasurer Brian McCafferty, the Authority’s balan... Read more
Butler County’s longtime director of veteran services has retired. John Cyprian officially retired from the county after 30 years. He said his staff and their talents made him confident the... Read more
January is National Radon Action Month and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is urging everyone to test their homes for radon gas. Radon is a naturally occurring radioa... Read more
A local lawmaker is continuing to advance legislation that would provide retirement savings and stock ownership for employees while keeping businesses in Pennsylvania with a tax free exit op... Read more
The South Butler County School District is continuing to move forward with the process of a high school renovation. At their meeting Wednesday night, school board members approved a motion [... Read more
A local organization is looking to fill a part-time position that will help to strengthen the system of care for individuals and families in the Butler Community. The Executive Committee [... Read more