Governor Tom Wolf is set to announce that all students and staff in kindergarten through 12th grade will be required to wear masks while indoors at school. Wolf had said earlier this year th... Read more
An Ellwood City man is facing charges after police found hundreds of photos of child pornography on his phone. The New Castle News reports that Ellwood City Police say 37-year-old Cecil Roof... Read more
PennDOT Reminds Drivers Of Flood Dangers
As the remnants of Hurricane Ida move into the Western Pennsylvania region, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is reminding motorists about the dangers of flooded roadways. PennDO... Read more
Mega Book Sale Coming To Farm Show
Readers are in luck this week as thousands of books will be for sale as part of a fundraiser for libraries. The Mega Used Book Sale starts Wednesday at the Butler Farm Show Grounds. The even... Read more
There’s a push in Harrisburg to allow teenagers to get the COVID vaccine and other shots without parental consent. Representative Dan Frankel of Squirrel Hill says he plans to unveil a bill... Read more
The number of local residents requiring hospitalization for serious COVID-19 symptoms continues to rise and three more local deaths have been reported. According to the Butler Health System,... Read more
Butler Health System Reopening Testing Facility
Butler Health System administrators have decided to reopen the COVID-19 testing facility beginning today. The drive-thru testing site at 304 Delwood Road has been opened again as a result of... Read more
Philly Man Sentenced For Role In Local Drug Ring
A Philadelphia man arrested last year as part of a drug ring in Butler County will serve time in prison. 23-year-old Nasir Sharpe was sentenced to 18 months in prison along with six years of... Read more
Two Dozen Students In Quarantine At Freeport
Less than a week into the school year, the Freeport Area School District already has two dozen students in quarantine. According to the district’s website, there are seven total active cases... Read more
Red Cross Seeking More Blood Donations
The American Red Cross is offering another incentive for people to donate blood. Starting tomorrow, those who donate blood through the month of September will receive a coupon for a free hai... Read more