Local COVID Update: Four Additional Deaths At BMH
Hospitalizations due to COVID have remained relatively high, but stable at Butler Memorial Hospital over the past couple of weeks. According to an update this morning, the hospital was treat... Read more
A Mercer County man has pled guilty for his role in the Capitol riots. 37-year-old Matthew Perna of Sharpsville was charged with a felony during the breach of the Capitol building on January... Read more
State Fire Officials Reminding
State fire officials are reminding people to be cautious this holiday season. Thomas Cook is the acting state fire commissioner and he says a spike in electrical fires this time of year is d... Read more
Vaccine Appointments Widely Available Through BHS
The CDC is now recommending anyone who received their second dose of the COVID vaccine more than six months ago to get a booster shot. The Butler Health System wants people to know that thos... Read more
State House And Senate Redistricting Map Debuts
While Congressional redistricting has taken center stage over the past couple of weeks, there’s also redistricting happening at the state house and senate levels. A new map was proposed by a... Read more
Philly Man Sentenced In Drug Bust
A Philadelphia man arrested in a major drug bust last year in Butler was sentenced to jail-time late last week. According to the Department of Justice, 27-year-old Elijah Lane will spend the... Read more
Over the weekend, Butler Health System celebrated the one-year anniversary of the first COVID vaccine that was given at the hospital. Officials say during that time, the health system has ad... Read more
New Law Hopes To Curb Substitute Teacher Shortage
The state’s union for public school teachers is giving their support to legislation that aims to make it easier for schools to find substitute teachers. The bipartisan bill takes a few steps... Read more
PennDOT Reminding Drivers Of School Bus Safety
It’s always a bit more crowded on the roads this time of year, and people may be driving a little more frantically. However, PennDOT officials say make sure you’re still respecting school bu... Read more
Truck Drivers Fight On Turnpike
Authorities are continuing their investigation into a physical altercation that occurred earlier this month on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Big Beaver Borough. According to State Police, two... Read more