Gov. Wolf Continues Push To Increase Minimum Wage
Governor Tom Wolf is issuing another call to gradually increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour. Wolf says it’s more important now than ever for the state to raise the minimum wage because... Read more
Free COVID Testing Coming To Lawrence County
The Pennsylvania Department of Health will be offering free COVID-19 testing to anyone who feels that they are in need of a test in neighboring Lawrence County later this week. According to... Read more
City Seeks Grant To Help Pay Firefighters
The City of Butler will hire a grant writer to help with the process of applying for federal money to help pay for firefighters. At their Thursday night meeting, Council approved paying John... Read more
VA Hosting Walk-In Vaccine Clinic Saturday
The Butler VA is hosting a walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic tomorrow. It runs from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the VA’s main campus on New Castle Road. However, to be eligible to receive a shot to... Read more
There were 60 new cases of COVID-19 and one additional death for Butler County on Thursday. That now brings the death toll in the county to 350. Hospitalizations continue to decrease at Butl... Read more
Over $2 million in grant money will soon be available for businesses in the hospitality industry in Butler County. The funds come from the latest state coronavirus relief bill, which will aw... Read more
A local lawmaker is maintaining the importance of high speed internet access for all Pennsylvania residents as well as the funding necessary to make that expansion. Republican State Senator... Read more
Gov. Wolf Launches COVID Task Force
Governor Tom Wolf is attempting to improve communication about the state’s vaccine plan. Earlier this week, the Wolf Administration announced the creation of a joint task force including mem... Read more
FBI Warns Of “Romance Scams”
Valentine’s Day is just a few days away, but officials with the FBI say to be on the lookout for romance scams this time of year. More than 5,700 people in Western Pennsylvania fell victim t... Read more
Transit Authority Receives CARES Grant
The Butler Transit Authority will receive federal funding to help ensure the future of commuter service to and from Pittsburgh as ridership lags due to the pandemic. According to Authority E... Read more