Governor Tom Wolf is continuing his push for the legalization of recreational marijuana. Wolf says legalizing cannabis it would help reform the criminal justice system. “In order to pursue r... Read more
The county is moving away from having a third party oversee senior centers and is bringing it under its own guidance. County commissioners voted to end their contract with Nutrition Inc.—the... Read more
Cranberry Township EMS Honored By State
Cranberry Township’s Emergency Medical Service has been honored by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, the Bureau of EMS, and the Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council. The local... Read more
A pay dispute between assistants of elected row officers at the county was subject to a long discussion at yesterday’s county commissioners meeting. The county’s salary board, composed of th... Read more
Butler Adjusts Spectator Policy
Butler Area School District has modified their policy for spectators based on a recent federal court decision. Following the ruling against the guidelines imposed by the administration of Go... Read more
The county is extending the deadline and revising opportunities to distribute more CARES Act funding to non-profits and small businesses. Officials say the updated polices will allow those o... Read more
Wednesday Update: 11 New Cases Reported Locally
There were 11 new COVID-19 cases reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Health Wednesday for Butler County. The daily report also saw 170 negative test results, resulting in a positivity... Read more
Coroner IDs Body Found In River Near Kittanning
The body of a man that was found in the Allegheny River earlier this week has been identified. The Armstrong County Coroner says that 67-year-old Clinton McHenry of Kittanning was the body f... Read more
UPMC Doctors And Scientists Tout New ‘Breakthrough’ Medicine Against COVID-19
A possible treatment for COVID-19 that was developed in Pittsburgh could start testing humans beginning next year. Doctors at UPMC announced Tuesday that safety trials will start in 2021, wi... Read more
Wolf Responds To Judge’s Ruling
Governor Tom Wolf is responding to the judge’s ruling earlier this week that deemed his coronavirus shutdowns unconstitutional. “I believe the vast majority of Pennsylvanians understand what... Read more