Wolf And Levine Warn Of Rising Hospitalizations
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 Superintendent Explains Staffing Shortage Causing Remote Instruction
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
Butler Moves Back To Remote Learning
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
Rep. Thompson To Chair Agriculture Committee
Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson has been selected as the top Republican on the Agriculture Committee in the House. Thompson said in a statement that he’s looking forward to helping farm fami... Read more
An investigation continues into the death of a Butler native in Nashville, Tennessee. 26-year-old Caitlyn Kaufman was shot and killed on her way to work Thursday night on a highway just outs... Read more
Weekend Update: 281 New Cases; Seven New Deaths
There were 281 new cases of COVID-19 for Butler County over the weekend. That comes with 285 negative tests, giving the Department of Health’s report a 50.3 percent positivity rate. There we... Read more
Free COVID Testing Continues Monday And Tuesday
Free COVID-19 testing continues for the first two days of the week in downtown Butler. The testing site at Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mo... Read more