A student-run vaccine advocacy and education group at Penn State University is preparing for a local vaccine outreach presentation. Vaccinate America will present an interactive program over... Read more
There’s still time for those interested to register for an upcoming training program focused on youth mental health first aid. Anyone living or working in Butler County can register for a co... Read more
The Butler Area Public Library is once again helping kids to help the planet through an annual giveaway. As part of this year’s Earth Day celebration, the library is participating in the 13t... Read more
It is Read Across America Week- and many local students will be participating in events. Students at Mars Area Centennial and Elementary Schools will enjoy themes for each day of the week. M... Read more
Some men in the community will be getting in the kitchen and whipping up some recipes this weekend for a good cause. The Butler Radio Network and Armstrong’s Breaking Bread Initiative are te... Read more
Student musicians at Slippery Rock University are getting ready for a performance this weekend. Eleven SRU Flute Studio students will be among those performing Sunday at 7 p.m. in Miller Aud... Read more
COVID cases and hospitalizations continue to trend downward in Butler. According to the Department of Health, there were 250 new cases this week for the county. That’s down about 75 compared... Read more
An overnight mix of wintry weather has led a number of school districts to call for a two hour delay. While most areas of the county saw no snow accumulation last night, but the mix of rain... Read more
Markets got out to a rough start yesterday, but ultimately showed gains by the closing bell. We spoke with local financial advisor Howie Pentony, who said that is somewhat typical during a c... Read more
Allegheny Health Network is bringing a new outpatient center to Butler County. Officials say it will be called the AHN Seneca Valley Outpatient Center and will be located at the new Steamfit... Read more
Another street in the City of Butler is set to close for a couple of months in connection with the ongoing Sullivan Run project. According to Mayor Bob Dandoy, a portion of West Penn Street... Read more
A local police officer returns to active duty today after being critically injured in the line of duty last summer. According to Butler City Police Chief Bob O’Neill, Officer Michael Sulerud... Read more
Even though Ash Wednesday is still a couple of days away, some area churches are beginning Fish Fry dinners tonight. But, fundraising is a bit more of a challenge this year as prices for sup... Read more
Cranberry Township is once again celebrating being named a banner community. The award is given by Allegheny County and the Allegheny League of Municipalities. This is the 10th consecutive y... Read more
Local hospitalization rates connected to COVID-19 continue to decrease although three more people have died locally at Butler Memorial Hospital this week as a result of COVID-19 infection. T... Read more
Pennsylvania lawmakers are reacting to the invasion of the Ukraine by Russia. Congressman Mike Kelly of Butler says that the attack poses a “threat to freedom in Europe and America’s NATO al... Read more
After the overnight invasion of the Ukraine, global markets plunged. The Dow Jones Industrial dropped 750 points when markets opened. We spoke with local financial advisor Howie Pentony who... Read more
Economists in Pennsylvania are offering their thoughts on how to increase the workforce in the Keystone State. Matthew Knittel is the director of the Independent Fiscal Office and he testifi... Read more
The Seneca Valley Foundation is receiving recognition for its positive impact on the community. The group was recently named a Community Champion Distinguished Honoree by the Pittsburgh Nort... Read more
The Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Game Commission recently presented the agency’s annual report to the state legislature. Earlier this week, Bryan Burhans spoke to the General Assem... Read more
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