Pennsylvania is getting financial help from the federal government after President Donald Trump declared a state of emergency for the Commonwealth. The President made the emergency declarati... Read more
As Butler Area School District administrators deal with the latest announcement that the closure will continue indefinitely, they are moving forward with plans to increase planned instructio... Read more
Pennsylvania’s top law enforcement official is unveiling a new consumer relief initiative to help residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Attorney General Josh Shapiro has launched PA CARE P... Read more
Monday PA Update: Governor Extends COVID-19 Order
Governor Tom Wolf has extended his Stay at Home order through the end of next month. In addition to the new date of April 30th for Butler and 25 other counties, Wolf also extended indefinite... Read more
Part-Time Worker At “The Orchard” Senior Living Center Tests Positive For COVID-19
A senior living center in Butler is enacting their COVID-19 action plan after one of their workers tested positive for the coronavirus. Concordia at the Orchard in Center Township says the e... Read more
Diocese Of Pittsburgh Shutting Down Churches
The Diocese of Pittsburgh is now closing the doors to all Catholic churches in the area. Bishop David Zubik says a priest in Greenfield tested positive for COVID-19. That’s prompted the Bish... Read more
Concordia Lutheran Ministries is one of the local organizations adjusting to the difficult circumstances of the coronavirus pandemic. Most Concordia residents are at increased risk because t... Read more
REAL ID Deadline Extended
If you haven’t got your REAL ID yet—the federal government is now giving you even more time. Due to the coronavirus epidemic, the Department of Homeland Security is postponing the REAL ID en... Read more
Unemployment In Pennsylvania Skyrockets
Pennsylvania unemployment numbers continue to skyrocket across the Commonwealth. According to the state’s Department of Labor and Industry almost 650,000 people have filed for unemployment i... Read more
BC3 Postpones Commencement
Butler County Community College has decided to postpone commencement ceremonies indefinitely. In addition to the event that had been scheduled for May 13th, BC3 is also postponing pinning ce... Read more