Saturday Update: More Than 20,000 Cases Statewide; BMH Sees Hospitalizations Decline
The Pennsylvania Department of Health says there are now over 20,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the Commonwealth. The total number of confirmed cases jumped to 21,665. There have als... Read more
Friday marks two weeks since the first stay-at-home order was issued for Butler County, but the top medical officer at Butler Health System says data is showing signs that the policy is payi... Read more
With Governor Tom Wolf asking all residents to voluntarily wear a mask when leaving their homes, the Cranberry Township’s Community Response Team is partnering with Cranberry Sews It Flat to... Read more
PIAA Cancels Rest Of High School Sports Season
Following the Governor’s announcement to close schools for the rest of the year, the PIAA has opted to cancel the winter championships and spring sports season. The PIAA’s board of directors... Read more
County Officials Update Municipalities
Butler County Commissioners and other administrators are keeping the lines of communication open with local municipal officials. The commissioners hosted a telephone conference meeting on Th... Read more
Good Friday is a little different than normal. Most churches have closed their physical locations for this Easter Weekend, per the rules laid out by the Governor’s office. But, many churches... Read more
According to the latest update from state health officials, there are now over 18,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Pennsylvania. There were positive signs though—especially for Butler Coun... Read more
A local representative says the state has stopped purchase limits on dairy products at select stores. Rep. Aaron Bernstine of Ellwood City says stores like Walmart and Giant Eagle are no lon... Read more
Schools To Close For Rest Of Academic Year
All schools across Pennsylvania are now closing their doors for the rest of the academic year. “We must continue our efforts to mitigate the spread of the virus during this national crisis,”... Read more
Governor Tom Wolf has signed an order that allows the state to transfer needed supplies between medical facilities. “This will allow us to move key equipment, like PPE and ventilators, to hi... Read more