Weekend Update: County’s Death Toll Reaches 400
The death toll due to COVID-19 has now reached 400 in Butler County. That’s according to the latest update from the state Department of Health. There were also 115 new cases of COVID-19 for... Read more
State Developing Contingency Plan If J&J Vaccine Distribution Remains Paused
The state department of health is developing a contingency plan as federal officials weigh a decision on the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. “If there’s an extended pause on Johnson and Johnson... Read more
State Universities Freezing Tuition
Students at Pennsylvania’s 14 state universities, including Slippery Rock University, will not see an increase in tuition. Another tuition freeze was announced by the PASSHE board of governo... Read more
New Castle Man Loses Thousands In Fraud Scheme
A New Castle man is out thousands of dollars following an online fraud. According to the New Castle Barracks of the State Police, at least one unknown person allegedly accessed a New Castle... Read more
Gov. Wolf Receives COVID Vaccine
Governor Tom Wolf received his first shot of the COVID-19 vaccine this morning. Wolf was administered the Moderna vaccine earlier today in York County. Wolf said he wanted to wait because he... Read more
Over 70,000 County Residents Now Vaccinated
Butler County has reached another milestone in the vaccination process. Over 70,000 county residents have now received a COVID-19 vaccination. Of that number, more than 55,000 are fully vacc... Read more
One garage was completely destroyed and others were significantly damaged during a fire at Hunter Truck Body Shop Friday afternoon. Crews were called out to the scene on Oneida Valley Road i... Read more
Friday Update: Hospitalizations Decline At BMH
There’s been a slight decline in hospitalizations at Butler Memorial Hospital. According to the Friday morning update, 16 patients were being treated for the coronavirus, with one COVID pati... Read more
Friday Update: Hospitalizations Decline At BMH
There’s been a slight decline in hospitalizations at Butler Memorial Hospital. According to the Friday morning update, 16 patients were being treated for the coronavirus, with one COVID pati... Read more
A group of students are asking the Seneca Valley School District to take a closer look at the school’s nickname. At a school board meeting earlier this week, students highlighted the history... Read more