After nearly two years of the pandemic, nurses starting their career are acknowledging a problem that many longtime nurses are dealing with—burnout. A group of soon-to-be graduates from Butl... Read more
In preparation for the winter driving season, AAA is reminding drivers to put together an emergency kit for their vehicles. Jana Tidwell is with AAA and she says an emergency kit should incl... Read more
Former Butler Superintendent Fink Dies
The former longtime superintendent of the Butler Area School District has died. Dr. Ed Fink passed away last week at Butler Memorial Hospital. The Philadelphia native moved to the county whe... Read more
State Supreme Court Details Mask Decision
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is providing more details about their decision to overturn Governor Tom Wolf’s school mask mandate. The Democratic-majority court said that Wolf had no legal a... Read more
One Sent To Hospital In Winfield Twp. Crash
One person was taken to the hospital after a two vehicle crash Sunday afternoon in Winfield Township. It happened a little after 2:30 p.m. on North Pike Road near the intersection with Winfi... Read more
Plans are in the process for road work on Three Degree Road in Valencia. An entire renovation of the road will happen in the near future at the intersection with Babcock Boulevard at the cou... Read more
County Approves Opioid Settlement
Butler County Commissioners have approved a proposed settlement with a number of opioid manufacturers. The expected amount is just above $9 million for the county and would be a part of the... Read more
Police Searching For Summit Academy Runaway
Summit Academy says one student has run away from the campus. According to police, Jandell Nunez left Summit Academy yesterday afternoon and went in an unknown direction. Nunez was wearing a... Read more
The Butler County Prison is budgeting for an on-site dentist for a couple of hours a week to deal with a growing list of inmates who need dental work. Prison officials say that more than 100... Read more
Paul J. Hovanec
Paul J. Hovanec, 54, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021, at Butler Memorial Hospital after a lengthy battle in the ICU with Covid-19. Paul was born in Burlington, Iowa on October 9, 19... Read more