Fitch Downgrades BHS Credit Rating
Despite recently merging with Excela Health, Butler Health System is still facing financial hardships. Fitch Ratings recently downgraded Butler Health System’s credit rating from an “A” to “... Read more
NASDAQ Rebounds After Rough 2022
As the end of the second quarter nears, there’s been a big bounce back for the NASDAQ. Local financial advisor Howie Pentony said after a rough 2022, the NASDAQ is rebounding quite well. “Th... Read more
Code Red Air Quality Alert Issued
Air quality concerns have led to the Department of Environmental Protection to issue a higher level air quality alert. A Code Red Alert is in effect for Butler and surrounding counties today... Read more
New Fogel Act Would Increase Transparency
A local lawmaker is taking action to reaffirm his commitment to the case of a Butler native still serving time in a Russian prison. Congressman Mike Kelly joined with colleagues in the U.S.... Read more
AAA Expects Big Holiday Travel Period
July 4th is right around the corner and travel experts are expecting a big holiday travel period. AAA is estimating that just over 50 million Americans will be traveling starting this weeken... Read more
After a year without students, plans to transfer ownership of the Butler Middle School are again progressing. At their meeting earlier this week, Butler School Board members were informed by... Read more
Mars Support Staff Approves New Contract
The Mars Area School Board has approved a new contract with the district’s educational support professionals. The board voted unanimously to approve the collective bargaining agreement durin... Read more
Vehicle Crashes Into Business In Adams Twp.
At least one person suffered minor injuries after a car crashed into a building Tuesday afternoon in Adams Township. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center at 1 p.m. for an incident... Read more
Drivers on Route 19 in Jackson Township should expect some delays after a dump truck carrying a tractor flipped over caused a three-vehicle crash. Just after 8am police were called to the s... Read more
$17K In Jewelry Stolen In Clarion County
A theft from last week has left one woman in Clarion County out $17,000 dollars. State police were called to Olive Drive in Shippenville Borough just after 11 am on June 19th for report of a... Read more