With COVID cases on the rise, many are wondering about the future of in-person learning. Butler Area School District Superintendent Dr. Brian White wrote to parents over the weekend saying t... Read more
With Bob Dandoy now taking over as mayor, that has opened a seat on council. The City of Butler is looking for candidates who are interested in serving a two-year term on council. Letters of... Read more
BHS Adds New Sports Medicine Specialist
A new primary care physician has joined the staff of Butler Health System. Dr. Joseph Dougherty joined BHS Primary Care last month specializing in Family and Sports Medicine. He is seeing pa... Read more
We reported earlier this week that new upgrades are coming to Father Marinaro Park. But there are more county parks that will also be improving this year. The Department of Conservation and... Read more
Butler Twp. Commissioners Sworn-In
A familiar figure returned to the Butler Township Municipal Building to administer oaths of office to those beginning new roles or new terms. The Honorable Judge Marilyn J. Horan administere... Read more
Longtime Business Owner Peggy Hutchinson Dies
A local businesswoman and well-known member of the Butler community has passed away. Margaret “Peggy” Curtin Hutchinson on Penn Township passed away at home on Friday. Hutchinson and her hus... Read more
City Council Divvies Up Department Assignments
As a new group of council members take over in the City of Butler, that comes with new heads of departments. As the new mayor, Bob Dandoy takes over the Department of Public Affairs and Bure... Read more
Butler Twp. Hires New Emergency Services Director
Butler Township has filled a new administrative position. At their meeting Monday, Township Commissioners approved the hiring of Zelienople resident Scott Frederick as Director of Emergency... Read more
Local COVID Update Includes Seven New Deaths
Seven more people have died locally at Butler Memorial Hospital this past weekend as a result of serious COVID-19 symptoms. The hospital reported one COVID-related death to the state on Frid... Read more
The University of Pittsburgh is one of the first local colleges to implement some changes as they get ready to return to class. The university will be moving to remote learning to start the... Read more