There were 35 new cases of COVID-19 and no additional deaths for Butler County Wednesday. That now brings the running total number of cases over 14,000 since the beginning of the pandemic. A... Read more
Teachers are moving up in the state’s priority plan for the COVID-19 vaccine. Governor Tom Wolf made the announcement this morning, saying the state is expecting about 94,000 doses of the on... Read more
Crews were on the scene of a two vehicle accident on Route 422 in Summit Township. It happened near the intersection with Bonniebrook Road—which is by the Dollar General—around 8:45 this mor... Read more
Officials with the Butler VA say enrolled veterans in their health care system who are ages 55 and older are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. This lowers the age limit that was previou... Read more
Slippery Rock University is planning for a “more traditional experience” this upcoming fall semester. The university laid out its plans for next school year with the expectation that in-pers... Read more
A bill authored by a local lawmaker would allow school districts to change their names. State Representative Marci Mustello’s House Bill 232 overwhelmingly passed the House Education Committ... Read more
The Butler Township Planning Commission has denied a recommendation concerning a housing development planned for the Highfield area. After hearing from a representative for the developer of... Read more
A portion of Route 422 was closed for nearly three hours Wednesday morning following an accident near Mitchell Hill Road. Our news partners at WPXI report that a steel coil fell off of a tra... Read more
There were 39 new cases and no additional deaths for Butler County on Tuesday. Statewide, there were 2,564 new cases and 74 additional deaths. As of Monday morning, Butler Memorial Hospital... Read more
Enrolled veterans over the age of 55 with the Butler VA Health Care System can now call to schedule a COVID vaccine appointment. The VA says they are seeking veterans in the priority group w... Read more