Challenges to the workforce in rural areas were the focus of a recent State Senate committee hearing. While there’s a tight labor market all across the Commonwealth, Acting Labor Secretary N... Read more

There is now a new name for the recently merged Butler Health System and Excela Health organization. Officials said the new group will be known as Independence Health System. CEO Ken DeFurio... Read more

The Butler County YMCA is looking for more mentors for their Reach and Rise program. YMCA officials say they are also adding to the program by offering one-on-one youth mentoring—meaning eac... Read more

The Friends of Saxonburg Museum and South Butler Community Library are celebrating the 140th anniversary of the Brooklyn Bridge, with an early screening of a new documentary about the bridge... Read more

A bridge in Cranberry Township is being renamed after a longtime local leader. A ceremony was held earlier this month to rename the bridge at the Cranberry Highlands Golf Course after former... Read more

A local motorist was injured following a two car crash that occurred late last week in Center Township. According to State Police, 39-year-old Matthew Bean of Harmony was driving southbound... Read more

No injuries were reported following a fire that occurred earlier this weekend in Ford City. According to our news partners at WPXI, the fire occurred late Saturday night at home on 4th Avenu... Read more

The Butler County Historical Society is postponing Saturday’s cemetery walk. Organizers say the rain in the forecast is expected to happen during the day’s event. They are going to reach out... Read more

The Grapevine Drop-In Center will be closed for a little longer following maintenance updates. Officials say they were hoping to have the repairs done by this Saturday, but it’s taking longe... Read more

Congressman Mike Kelly is holding a telephone town hall that will focus on fighting fraud and preventing scams. Kelly says representatives from the Federal Trade Commission will be on hand t... Read more

A local organization is holding a pancake breakfast fundraiser this weekend. The Connoquenessing Volunteer Fire Department is holding an All You Can Eat Buckwheat and Fluffy Pancake Breakfas... Read more

Pennsylvania State Police in neighboring Armstrong County are holding a fundraiser this weekend to benefit this summer’s Camp Cadet. A motorcycle ride beginning and ending at the Lenape Vo-T... Read more

The City’s Redevelopment Authority is moving forward with a contractor to begin updates to local parks. The authority approved a bid by W.K. Thomas for just over $1 million. The plan include... Read more

The Zelienople Borough is responding to an event that a local restaurant is hosting this weekend. Burgh’ers Brewing is hosting a “drag brunch” this Sunday. After posting the event, the brewe... Read more

The first “Foodie Friday” of the summer in downtown Butler is planned for later today. The event will take place from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday in the parking lot of First English Lutheran Churc... Read more

Butler County Community College is celebrating the graduation of their latest class of registered nurses. A record 74 students graduated with a nursing degree this year—that’s the most in th... Read more

With the warm weather here to stay, a summer-oriented event will take place this weekend at Alameda Park. The 3rd annual Flower and Food Fest is planned for Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. al... Read more

Those planning a visit Moraine State Park this weekend might have to navigate a new traffic pattern. The restrictions Sunday from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. are to accommodate the bicycle portion of t... Read more

There will be a free food drive to anyone in need this Saturday at The Towne Mall in New Castle. There will be enough food for 1,300 families and will start at 8:30 AM and go until supplies... Read more

Crews responded to a gas station in Cranberry Township this morning after a utility pole fell. Dispatchers say this happened at the Get Go on Route 19 near UPMC Passavant around 7:30 a.m. Bo... Read more