Challenges to the workforce in rural areas were the focus of a recent State Senate committee hearing. While there’s a tight labor market all across the Commonwealth, Acting Labor Secretary N... Read more
There is now a new name for the recently merged Butler Health System and Excela Health organization. Officials said the new group will be known as Independence Health System. CEO Ken DeFurio... Read more
The Butler County YMCA is looking for more mentors for their Reach and Rise program. YMCA officials say they are also adding to the program by offering one-on-one youth mentoring—meaning eac... Read more
The Friends of Saxonburg Museum and South Butler Community Library are celebrating the 140th anniversary of the Brooklyn Bridge, with an early screening of a new documentary about the bridge... Read more
A bridge in Cranberry Township is being renamed after a longtime local leader. A ceremony was held earlier this month to rename the bridge at the Cranberry Highlands Golf Course after former... Read more
A local motorist was injured following a two car crash that occurred late last week in Center Township. According to State Police, 39-year-old Matthew Bean of Harmony was driving southbound... Read more
No injuries were reported following a fire that occurred earlier this weekend in Ford City. According to our news partners at WPXI, the fire occurred late Saturday night at home on 4th Avenu... Read more
The Butler County Historical Society is postponing Saturday’s cemetery walk. Organizers say the rain in the forecast is expected to happen during the day’s event. They are going to reach out... Read more
The Grapevine Drop-In Center will be closed for a little longer following maintenance updates. Officials say they were hoping to have the repairs done by this Saturday, but it’s taking longe... Read more
Congressman Mike Kelly is holding a telephone town hall that will focus on fighting fraud and preventing scams. Kelly says representatives from the Federal Trade Commission will be on hand t... Read more