Friday Update: Local Hospitalizations Decrease But Recent Deaths Remain High
There were 101 new cases of COVID-19 and seven additional deaths reported by the state for Butler County on Friday. That now brings the death toll in the county to 278 since the beginning of... Read more
More Pharmacies Join Vaccine Distribution Effort
The state is partnering with more pharmacies to help administer the COVID-19 vaccine. State health officials announced a new agreement with Rite Aid and Giant Eagle pharmacies that they hope... Read more
The fourth quarter of 2020 saw a record number of firearm background checks in Pennsylvania history. According to Pennsylvania State Police, they conducted over 420,000 background checks fro... Read more
A proposed amendment to the Pennsylvania constitution that would change how people vote on statewide judges passed through a committee in the house. The amendment would alter how voters sele... Read more
Public schools across Pennsylvania are facing significant financial issues as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. One of main drivers of budget concerns center around the funding of charter s... Read more
After a difficult year in many areas for Butler Area School District, the board has decided to keep their food service provider for at least one more year. At their meeting earlier this week... Read more
Portersville Man Sentenced In Federal Drug Case
A Portersville man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to federal drug charges in 2019. 53-year-old Raymond Chrzanowski was sentenced to time served followed by three years supervised r... Read more
Thursday Update: 116 New COVID Cases For County With 6 Deaths Added To Count
There were 116 new cases of COVID-19 and six additional deaths reported by the state for Butler County on Thursday. That now brings the death toll in the county to 271 since the beginning of... Read more
A third person is facing charges for her role in the murder of Butler native Caitlyn Kaufman. Police in Nashville say 21-old-year Dimeneshia Carter was with one of the men arrested for Kau... Read more
Accident Injures Two In Butler Twp.
Two people were injured in an accident that happened Wednesday afternoon in Butler Township. Around 4:30 p.m. emergency responders were called out to a crash involving three vehicles at the... Read more