Butler Area School District continues to help address community needs while also preparing for future instructional possibilities. At Monday night’s meeting, Butler Superintendent Dr. Brian... Read more
Slippery Rock University has announced that the University’s spring commencement ceremonies have been postponed indefinitely. SRU President William Behre said the decision to reschedule the... Read more
The Butler County Commissioners have announced that nonessential county personnel will be temporarily furloughed beginning today, however operations will be maintained. According to Board Ch... Read more
Officials with the Butler Health System say they have admitted their first patient who has been diagnosed with the coronavirus. The person is currently being treated at Butler Memorial Hospi... Read more
Report: PA Primary Election Moving To June 2nd
A preliminary deal is in place that will push this year’s primary election back to June. The Philadelphia Inquirer is reporting Governor Tom Wolf and top lawmakers have reached an agreement... Read more
City Treasurer’s Office To Remain Open
The City of Butler Treasurer’s office will be currently be open to the public during the coronavirus pandemic. City Treasurer Aaron Bonus says in addition to stopping by the City Building to... Read more
All Catholic Dioceses across Western Pennsylvania have canceled masses, but Pittsburgh Bishop David Zubik is also providing details on specifics surrounding the sacraments. Baptisms, wedding... Read more
School Districts Begin Remote Instruction
Students in the South Butler School District are asked to start working on the 10 days of material prepared for them beginning today. Most of this material can be done without the involvemen... Read more
Monday is the day that Governor Tom Wolf’s updated order for business closures takes effect. All non-life sustaining businesses in Pennsylvania are to close by 8:00 a.m. this morning. Some b... Read more
First Case of COVID-19 Confirmed In Butler County
The first case of the coronavirus in Butler County has been confirmed. Butler Health System made the announcement late this morning. Officials say the individual had been sick for a few days... Read more