There was a significant increase in deaths due to COVID-19 in Pennsylvania over the weekend. There are now 1,112 people who have died due to complications of the virus. Dr. Rachel Levine spo... Read more
Mandatory Mask Order Begins Monday
Pennsylvania’s new mask order in now in effect. All customers and employees at businesses authorized to maintain in-person operations are now required to wear protective face masks. The post... Read more
Butler Memorial Hospital is currently treating seven people for COVID-19 symptoms, with one person currently in the ICU. That’s a decline of four patients from Saturday. Butler Health System... Read more
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