A local lawmaker’s bills aiming to help physician assistants is one step closer to becoming law. Senator Joe Pittman says that many schools have physician assistantship programs, but that a... Read more
Healthy community members are encouraged to help neighbors in need through participation in an upcoming blood drive. The American Red Cross drive is coming up Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. a... Read more
A new bill would set protocols for schools if they have to remove a tick from a child at school. The proposal was approved by the Senate’s Education Committee earlier this week. It says that... Read more
The Butler Health System is now administering Pfizer vaccine and booster shots at two locations. The vaccine clinics are at the Butler Memorial Hospital Tower Entrance as well as the Butler... Read more
One of the venues for the 2024 Can-Am Police-Fire Games will be in the city of Butler. Last week Butler City Council approved an agreement with the organizing committee of the games to allow... Read more
Senator Bob Casey is hosting a tele-town hall later tonight. The event is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Topics were not listed in the press release, but registration is required. Casey also says p... Read more
A local man has been charged following two different incidents with police. According to a criminal complaint filed by Butler Township Police, 46-year-old Dennis Robert John Jr of Butler was... Read more
Slippery Rock University is giving an official title to their new performing arts center. The complex actually consists of three different buildings, which will be known as Stoner East, Ston... Read more
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is reminding residents of an upcoming deadline to apply for financial assistance with utility bills. Anyone dealing with financial difficulties as... Read more
A bill that would allow parents to opt out masking requirements inside schools has passed the Senate education committee. Advocates of the bill argue that it’s government overreach to requir... Read more