The ongoing work on I-79 in Cranberry Township is expected to continue this week. According to PennDOT, a portion of I-79 Southbound over North Boundary Road will be restricted to just one l... Read more
The number of local residents requiring hospitalization for COVID-19 has increased again and another local death has been reported. According to the Butler Health System, as of Tuesday morni... Read more
Butler County Community College is receiving high marks from an online higher education platform. The website Niche.com recently ranked BC3 as the number one community college in Pennsylvani... Read more
Students at AC Valley will be learning remotely for the next two days. The district says they have had a growing number of cases, especially at the elementary level. There are currently 10 s... Read more
The Jeep Festival returned this year with a terrific turnout, and now the organization wants to help local non-profits. The Friends of the Bantam Jeep Association is accepting applications a... Read more
As COVID cases surge locally, so has been the number of hospitalized patients. Butler Health System’s Infectious Disease Director Dr. John Love says it’s now reaching a level where it’s impa... Read more
Today is the first day Governor Tom Wolf’s school mask mandate goes into effect. Last week, the Governor made the decision to bring back a mask requirement inside schools citing the rising n... Read more
With many areas still feeling the impact of Hurricane Ida, there could soon be an impact on what you’re paying at the pump. Jim Garrity of AAA says the price of gas typically doesn’t immedia... Read more
Students in the Moniteau School District head back to class today. Superintendent Tom Samosky made the decision to move to remote learning near the end of last week, saying that the district... Read more
Extended federal unemployment benefits have come to an end and some hope that will curb a worker shortage in Pennsylvania. However, at a state committee hearing in Harrisburg last week, Alex... Read more
Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer and most folks have the day off. But, what exactly is Labor Day and why do we celebrate? The federal holiday’s origin starts back during the Indu... Read more
Authorities are asking for the public’s help with locating a missing Armstrong County man. According to the Pennsylvania State Police, 57-year-old Jimmy Walker was reported missing from his... Read more
Motorists should be aware of an upcoming road closure in Forward Township planned by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. According to PennDOT, a portion of Reibold Road from the i... Read more
Cranberry Township residents are invited to join in an event later this week celebrating a unique structure. The Cranberry Township Volunteer Fire Company will unveil their new burn building... Read more
Cranberry Township residents are invited to join in an event later this week celebrating a unique structure. The Cranberry Township Volunteer Fire Company will unveil their new burn building... Read more
Many Slippery Rock University students were not yet born on September 11th, 2001 but administrators plan to mark the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks with nearly a week of programmi... Read more
Those looking for an outdoor activity to enjoy with a canine companion later this week should check out Moraine State Park. The Park Naturalist is leading a Fall Fido Dog Hike from 6 to 7:30... Read more
With the 20 year anniversary of the September 11th attacks quickly approaching, the Butler Area Public Library is offering a display of remembrance. In partnership with the 9/11 Memorial and... Read more
A former longtime Butler business owner has died. Mary Lou Pepper passed away in Florida yesterday. Pepper was best known as the owner and operator of Pepper’s Flowers in downtown Butler. Th... Read more
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