Number of Local COVID Hospitalizations Increases; One Recent Death Reported
The number of local residents requiring hospitalization for COVID-19 symptoms continues to rise and another local death has been reported. According to the Butler Health System, as of Monday... Read more
Smoke Fills Chicora Area Dollar General
A store near Chicora had to be evacuated this afternoon after a fire filled the building with smoke. A call came into the Butler County 911 Center around 12:30 p.m. for a fire inside the Dol... Read more
Secretary of Agriculture Redding Visits Butler
Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Agriculture spent part of last week in Butler County touring a local malt facility. Our newsroom talked with Russell Redding last Friday after he visited CNC Malt... Read more
Slippery Rock University And BC3 Begin Semesters
Students at Butler County’s colleges and universities both head back to class starting today. Slippery Rock and Butler County Community College officially kick off their fall semester. Both... Read more
Mask Requirement Returns For State Employees
Governor Tom Wolf has reinstated a mask requirement for state employees and contracted workers. Wolf said he made the change following a surge in COVID cases. However, masks are still option... Read more
Government Center Installing New Elevators
The Butler County Government Center is beginning the process of installing new elevators. County commissioners approved a contract for around $825,000 for three new elevators. The current el... Read more
Powerball Adding Extra Monday Night Drawing
Beginning tonight, there will be more chances to play the Powerball each week. The Pennsylvania Lottery announced that a third weekly drawing will now happen every Monday night. Officials sa... Read more
Redistricting Hearing Happening At Grove City
The public has an opportunity to hear more about the state’s redistricting process tomorrow. State Representative Tim Bonner will host members of the House State Government Committee at Grov... Read more
Police Seek Sign Thieves
State police are looking for suspects who stole nearly 10 street signs in Concord Township. Police were called to the municipality just before midnight Friday and were told that nine green a... Read more
PA Lawmakers React To Afghanistan Fallout
As the situation in Afghanistan continues to evolve, local and state lawmakers are weighing in on the ongoing exit. Republican Senator Pat Toomey says the decision to rapidly withdraw forces... Read more