Armstrong is launching a new program designed to help small businesses. It’s called Business Pro Wi-Fi and it’s a new smart office service that aims to improve broadband coverage and speed.... Read more
Local COVID Cases Make Significant Drop
There’s been a dramatic drop in newly reported COVID cases for Butler County this past week. According to the Department of Health, there were just shy of 500 cases over the last seven days.... Read more
Slippery Rock University is seeing a slight decline in enrollment to start the year. For the spring semester, the university says that total enrollment is down nearly 4 percent compared to t... Read more
Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey is urging the Biden Administration to take action with trade laws that would help protect a local manufacturer. Casey says Cleveland-Cliffs (formerly AK Steel)... Read more
Carved In Ice Begins Friday Night
A chilly fundraising gets underway starting tonight in Downtown Butler. The 6th annual Carved In Ice makes its return to Diamond Park for the next two days. It runs tonight from 5 to 8 p.m.... Read more
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