Route 356 was briefly closed this afternoon following a one vehicle crash. It happened just before noon today on Route 356 near the True Value Hardware. One vehicle reportedly hit a pole—whi... Read more
As coronavirus cases surge across Pennsylvania, the flu season is off to a slow start. Ray Barishansky, PA Deputy Secretary of Health, spoke on the subject at a press conference held by the... Read more
At least two people are recovering following a two vehicle crash in Connoquenessing Township Monday afternoon. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center shortly before 4:30 p.m. for a... Read more
A GoFundMe page had been setup for Caitlyn Kaufman, a Butler native who was shot and killed in Tennessee. Now, NexTier Bank is accepting checks to go toward her memorial fund. Bank officials... Read more
Pennsylvania officials continue to express concern with virus infection and transmission levels in the state as well as the capacity of health care providers. Governor Tom Wolf spoke Monday... Read more
Butler Area School District Superintendent Dr. Brian White has provided some additional information about the “tremendous staffing challenges” that forced the district to modify plans to ret... Read more
There were 94 new cases of COVID-19 for Butler County Monday. There were also three deaths according to the Department of Health’s daily report, bringing the total to 95. That comes after 28... Read more
The Dow reached a historical mark late last month when it eclipsed 30,000 points. Local financial advisor Howie Pentony says it’s truly a remarkable feat for a market that plummeted just eig... Read more
The public is invited to check out the plans to replace a bridge in western Butler County. PennDOT is presenting the proposed plans to replace the Portersville Bridge that carries East Porte... Read more
Less than a week after announcing they would be resuming classes, the Butler Area School District has changed course and will continue with remote learning. In an email to parents Friday nig... Read more