Weekend Update: Nearly 20 New COVID-19 Cases
The state Department of Health is reporting just under 20 new coronavirus cases over the weekend in Butler County. That brings the total to 421. Hospitalizations are remaining low though at... Read more
Kennywood Opening To Public
Kennywood is now open to the general public. The park opened to season pass holders over the weekend. New safety measures included temperature checks, having guests buy tickets in advance, a... Read more
Food Distribution Happening Later This Week
A local food cupboard serving the north eastern part of Butler County will have their next distribution later this week. On Friday, July 17, the Petroleum Valley Food Cupboard will be distri... Read more
When you take steps to prevent fires during hot and dry conditions, you’re also helping to keep firefighters safe. We talked with Butler Township Fire Chief Chris Switala about this and what... Read more
County Receives Funds To Help Homeless
Butler County will receive a large amount of federal funding through the state to help address the impact of coronavirus on homeless residents. The Department of Community and Economic Devel... Read more
Local Businesses Vandalized; Reward Being Offered
A reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest of those involved in a recent case of theft and vandalism. According to the owner of Eracers on Route 68, the business’s ticket... Read more
Governor Tom Wolf and the Pennsylvania Department of Health will not be issuing an order this weekend that would affect the ability of bars and restaurants to offer seated service. According... Read more
The number of new COVID-19 cases across the state as well as in Butler County continues to rise but at a slower rate than earlier this week. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Healt... Read more
Reminder Of Burning Rules In Butler Twp
Butler Township Fire Department is reminding you of burning rules in the area due to the dry conditions. Chief Chris Switala says yard waste is not permitted in Butler Township during the su... Read more
BC3 To Hold Drive-Thru Graduation
Butler County Community College plans to still recognize graduates this year but with a different kind of ceremony due to COVID-19 concerns. 2020 BC3 graduates are invited to participate in... Read more