VA Offering Walk-In COVID Vaccine Clinics
The Butler VA is offering veterans booster shots of the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccines. They are hosting walk-in clinics on a weekly basis at their New Castle Road campus.... Read more
Group To Giveaway Skateboards
A local group is promoting a fun activity in the City of Butler this weekend with a big giveaway. Pushin’ for a Purpose is providing 10 kids or young adults with free skateboards on Saturday... Read more
Latest COVID Update Sees Hospitalizations Remain Steady; BHS Will Follow Vaccine Mandate
One more person has died locally at Butler Memorial Hospital this week as a result of serious COVID-19 symptoms. The hospital reported one COVID-related death to the state on Tuesday. Accord... Read more
New Veteran Of The Year Selected
Butler County has a new Veteran of the Year. Dave Walker has been chosen for the annual honor awarded by Butler County Veteran Services. He served with the U.S. Army beginning in 1949 and re... Read more
Local Restaurants Offering Specials For Veterans
Local restaurants are offering free meals to honor veterans and active-duty members today. The Texas Roadhouse will continue their annual tradition of free meal vouchers to veterans today—th... Read more
October State Revenue Above Expecations
The amount of revenue the state brought in during October continued a streak of outpacing expectations. The Department of Revenue announced that collections totaled $2.8 billion last month,... Read more
Governor Tom Wolf is expected to veto two firearms-related bills that passed the state Senate earlier this week. One of the bills would allow people to carry an open or concealed loaded gun... Read more
The masking order inside public schools in Pennsylvania has been thrown out by a state court, but Governor Tom Wolf is now appealing that decision. The Commonwealth Court sided 4-1 in an opi... Read more
After having to cancel last year due to the pandemic, the sidewalks of Downtown Butler are expected to be filled with people today for the annual parade. It’s scheduled to begin at 10:45 a.m... Read more
It’s Veterans Day
Today is Veterans Day which means several buildings and institutions are closed. All government buildings are shut down, including the Butler County Courthouse, Government Center and Governm... Read more