The South Butler School Board has approved a preliminary budget for the 2020-21 school year with no tax increase, even though they are anticipating a budget shortfall. During an online schoo... Read more
An application filed by Pennsylvania for a large amount of one-time federal emergency funds for education could benefit local school districts. Governor Wolf announced Wednesday that the U.S... Read more
Butler County is moving forward with a lawsuit against Governor Tom Wolf. The commissioners voted 2 to 1 in favor to proceed—Commissioner Kevin Boozel voted against the suit. “I’ll fight for... Read more
Butler Memorial Hospital is reporting the lowest number of COVID-19 patients since late March. Officials confirmed they are currently treating two patients for coronavirus symptoms, with no... Read more
After local Congressman Mike Kelly was given a clean bill of health, he is now participating in a national study that could help others. Kelly was diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 27th but w... Read more
The Butler Area School District has announced how end of school year activities will be handled for graduating seniors. A taped program of Senior Awards Night announcements will be broadcast... Read more
PennDOT announced yesterday that the department will use existing photos on file for customers who renew their driver’s license or photo ID card online or through the mail. You will not get... Read more
The state’s Secretary of Health is laying out her plans to stop the spread of COVID-19 in long-term care facilities. “By testing every resident and every staff member in every nursing home,... Read more
Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Education is planning on having students return to school in the fall. Pedro Rivera spoke yesterday at a state senate hearing and said the education department fu... Read more
Three new COVID-19 cases were reported in Butler County today, bringing the total to 198. Tuesday also marked consecutive days that the state collectively reported under 1,000 new cases. The... Read more