The Butler Township Planning Commission has recommended approval for a housing plan partially in Butler and Center Townships. After hearing from a representative for the developer of the 25... Read more
Butler County is poised to turn over day-to-day operations of the Alameda Pool to an independent management group this summer. County Commissioners heard a proposal yesterday that would see... Read more
Wednesday Update: 35 New Local Cases
There were 35 new cases of COVID-19 and no additional deaths for Butler County Wednesday. That now brings the running total number of cases over 14,000 since the beginning of the pandemic. A... Read more
Teachers Moving Up Priority Vaccine List In PA
Teachers are moving up in the state’s priority plan for the COVID-19 vaccine. Governor Tom Wolf made the announcement this morning, saying the state is expecting about 94,000 doses of the on... Read more
Medical Helicopter Called To Rt. 422 Crash
Crews were on the scene of a two vehicle accident on Route 422 in Summit Township. It happened near the intersection with Bonniebrook Road—which is by the Dollar General—around 8:45 this mor... Read more
Officials with the Butler VA say enrolled veterans in their health care system who are ages 55 and older are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. This lowers the age limit that was previou... Read more
Slippery Rock University is planning for a “more traditional experience” this upcoming fall semester. The university laid out its plans for next school year with the expectation that in-pers... Read more
A bill authored by a local lawmaker would allow school districts to change their names. State Representative Marci Mustello’s House Bill 232 overwhelmingly passed the House Education Committ... Read more
Butler Twp. Planning Commission Denies Recommendation For Highfield Development
The Butler Township Planning Commission has denied a recommendation concerning a housing development planned for the Highfield area. After hearing from a representative for the developer of... Read more
Route 422 Reopens Following Tractor Trailer Crash
A portion of Route 422 was closed for nearly three hours Wednesday morning following an accident near Mitchell Hill Road. Our news partners at WPXI report that a steel coil fell off of a tra... Read more