Sunday COVID-19 Update
The Butler Health System has provided another update regarding the spread of the coronavirus. As of 10am Sunday, Butler Memorial Hospital is treating seven patients with COVID-19 symptoms; a... Read more
A local COVID-19 related death was reported to state officials last week, according to an update issued by the Butler Health System. In Saturday’s update, BHS officials say that Clarion Coun... Read more
Reminder: Alameda Park Gathering Areas Closed
Even though we may get a tad warmer weather over the weekend, here’s a reminder that all gatherings areas in Alameda Park are closed due to COVID-19. These gathering areas include: -Playgr... Read more
Three New COVID-19 Cases Reported In Butler County On Friday; BHS Patients Decrease
Friday’s update from the state Department of Health showed that Butler County continues to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Only three new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Butler County... Read more
Online Gambling Sets New Record In Wagers For March; Sportsbooks Take Major Hit
The shutdown of casinos all across the state has led to a significant increase in online gambling. March brought in a record amount of wagers and revenue for online casinos. Pennsylvanians p... Read more
Gov. Wolf Announces Specifics In Plan To Reopen Businesses To Come Next Week
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf gave an address Friday afternoon asking that residents “stay the course” in the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Wolf did not give specific steps of his reopening proc... Read more
The Butler Health System continues to remain focused on treating residents and developing plans to protect the community during this ongoing public health crisis. Infectious disease medical... Read more
SRU And Seneca Valley Helping Supply PPE
A couple of local schools are pitching in with the effort to use 3D printing machines to make personal protective equipment to help medical workers. One of the groups pitching in with this e... Read more
The Butler Health System leadership team will begin initial discussions about how the hospital can begin to resume services. Officials say planning will begin tomorrow about how and when the... Read more
The rate of new COVID-19 cases in Butler County continues to slow as four confirmed cases were announced by state officials Thursday. That brings Butler County’s total number of confirmed ca... Read more