Gov. Wolf Says School Closing Rumors Untrue
Governor Tom Wolf says he will not be canceling classes or closing schools despite rumors that have been circulating. The governor tweeted on Friday that local school boards and administrato... Read more
State To Hire 1,000 Contact Tracers
The state is making a major investment into contact tracing as part of their efforts to respond to the coronavirus. The Department of Health announced a $23 million federally funded contract... Read more
Friday Update: Four New COVID-19 Cases
Four new cases of COVID-19 were reported for Butler County Friday. That’s the fewest number of cases since last Wednesday. It also comes amid 341 negative tests—giving Friday’s report a 1.2... Read more
License To Carry Processing Happening Saturday
The Butler County Sheriff’s Office will not be conducting a license to carry processing event in Cranberry Township this weekend but they will be doing so in Butler. Those interested in atte... Read more
A new poll released by Franklin and Marshall shows enthusiasm among registered voters in Pennsylvania for the upcoming presidential election. Nearly 75 percent of registered voters say they... Read more
Clarion University Goes Mostly Online
Clarion University is the latest school is the state system to announce they will be moving to mostly online classes this fall. University officials say the move reduces the density of stude... Read more
A Butler County Commissioner is asking to hear from residents about thoughts on resuming education this fall. The five question survey is posted to the Facebook page of Butler County Commiss... Read more
The City of Butler is applying for grant money in order to make improvements to a local park. City Council passed a motion Thursday night to authorize a commitment letter for the Butler Co... Read more
One new death and seven new cases of COVID-19 were reported today for Butler County. According to the state Department of Health, that now marks 15 total deaths in Butler County due to COVID... Read more
“Ghost Bike” Memorial Returns
A “ghost bike” that memorialized a young man who died in an accident two years ago is now back at its location after it went missing last week. Cranberry Township Police returned the bike to... Read more