Friday Update: Number of New COVID Cases Drops In Butler County; One New Death Added
The state Department of Health has reported 3 new cases of COVID-19 for Butler County Thursday. That brings the total to 710 for the county. Over the past day 271 negative tests were also r... Read more
Teenager Flown To Hospital After ATV Accident
A local teenager was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital on Wednesday after an ATV accident. State Police say that 19-year-old Matthew Thompson, of Karns City, was riding the all terrain vehicle... Read more
The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Butler will contract with a local company for the repair of bricks at one of their rental units. The Authority’s board has accepted a bid proposal... Read more
BC3 Ready To Welcome Students
Butler County Community College is getting ready to welcome students to a new semester with some new changes to accommodate education during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. BC3 President Dr.... Read more
Local Ministry Helps Schoolkids Get Clothes
Grace’s Closet in downtown Butler will be helping families of school kids with free clothing next week. This opportunity will only be available at Grace at Calvary Church on Saturday, August... Read more
The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh is modifying a plan to allow for the safe reopening of local Catholic Schools this fall. After receiving feedback from teachers, a team of school administr... Read more
Thursday Update: Over 300 Local Test Results Received Yields 12 New COVID Cases
The state Department of Health has reported 12 new cases of COVID-19 for Butler County Thursday. That brings the total to 707 for the county. Over the past day 302 negative tests were also... Read more
City Recognizes Cafeteria Workers
The City of Butler is giving special recognition today to a group who has devoted a large amount of time and effort to helping people over the course of the pandemic. Mayor Ben Smith has pro... Read more
CEC To Hold Non-Public Business Meeting
Even though Central Electric Cooperative has canceled their annual members meeting due to the coronavirus, they are still planning to hold a non-public business meeting. CEC members are enco... Read more
Be Aware Of Contact Tracing Scams
Local residents should be aware of scams that deal with contact tracing of COVID-19. According to the Pennsylvania Departments of Health and Aging, once a COVID-19 case is confirmed, trained... Read more