Local VFDs Receive State Grant Money
A large number of Butler County Fire Companies will receive state grant money for operational expenses. The Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service grants are awarded by the Office of the... Read more
Lt. Gov. John Fetterman Campaigning In Butler
One of the frontrunners in the Democratic race for U.S. Senate will make a stop in Butler County Saturday. Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman will be in Harmony this Saturday night around 7:... Read more
Water Line Projects Scheduled For City
The City of Butler will see a number of water main upgrades later this year. Pennsylvania American Water recently informed the City that crews are going to be replacing lines on East Brady S... Read more
The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Butler is applying for a large state grant in order to help the city of Butler with equipment. The Authority approved an application for a $710,000... Read more
Lowest Number Of Local COVID Hospitalizations Since Late Summer But Two More Recent Deaths Reported
Two more people have died locally at Butler Memorial Hospital this week as a result of serious COVID-19 symptoms. The hospital reported two COVID-related deaths to the state on Wednesday. Ac... Read more
The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Butler has finally resolved a longstanding legal dispute about a vacant property in the city of Butler. At their monthly meeting Thursday afternoon... Read more
PASSHE Chair Calls For More Funding
Funding for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education was the subject of a hearing in Harrisburg earlier this week. PASSHE Chairman Dan Greenstein provided an update on the merger of... Read more
Police Searching For Any Damage Following Accidental Shot Fired In Ford City
Police are looking for anyone who may have had property damaged by a stray bullet in Ford City. State police say an AR-15 rifle was accidentally fired in a bedroom on Sunset Street in Ford C... Read more
Longtime Butler Florist Owner Bortmas Dies
A longtime local business owner recently passed away. Leeland “Lee” Bortmas died Monday. After serving in the U.S. Army and Coast Guard, Bortmas worked with his father as manager of the fami... Read more
Kids at a local school will get a closer look at some extinct creatures later today. Jurassic Quest dinosaur trainers and baby dinosaurs plan to visit Haine Elementary School this morning to... Read more