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
Several local schools will be receiving funding from the PA Department of Education to help improve safety. Karns City Area School District has been awarded nearly $22,000 through the School... Read more
Local residents are invited to join in several activities at the South Butler Community Library this week. The South Butler Community Library is holding a Puzzle Exchange beginning Monday an... Read more
A local organization has received recognition for providing leadership and structure when families needed it most. The Seneca Valley Foundation has been honored as a Community Champion by th... Read more
There’s still time for students to participate in a statewide financial literacy competition. Auditor General Tim DeFoor is encouraging local young people in grades 7 through 12 to make subm... Read more
Even though we still have a couple more months of winter in store, local residents can think spring by planning to plant native trees and shrubs later this year. The […] Read more
The American Red Cross is looking for more volunteers as the new year gets underway. They are specifically looking for people who could help as transportation specialists to deliver blood, [... Read more