Governor Tom Wolf is extending the state’s stay-at-home order through May 8th. He announced the decision earlier today. Wolf says the plan is to reopen parts of the economy on May 8th, but a... Read more

There were rallies in Harrisburg and other locations today by groups calling for the immediate reopening of Pennsylvania’s economy. The debate over the issue seems to be breaking down along... Read more

State health officials say there have now been over 1,200 people who have died because of the coronavirus. The state’s Secretary of Health, Dr. Rachel Levine, says the number of deaths rose... Read more

Congressman Mike Kelly is on the mend following his positive test for COVID-19. Kelly talked to our newsroom and said the virus was very draining. “I lost my appetite. I just stayed away fro... Read more

Select liquor stores across the state are now offering curbside pickup beginning today. Orders will be taken by phone with customers limited to a maximum of six bottles and you must pay with... Read more

There was a significant increase in deaths due to COVID-19 in Pennsylvania over the weekend. There are now 1,112 people who have died due to complications of the virus. Dr. Rachel Levine spo... Read more

Pennsylvania’s new mask order in now in effect. All customers and employees at businesses authorized to maintain in-person operations are now required to wear protective face masks. The post... Read more

Butler Memorial Hospital is currently treating seven people for COVID-19 symptoms, with one person currently in the ICU. That’s a decline of four patients from Saturday. Butler Health System... Read more

The Butler Health System has provided another update regarding the spread of the coronavirus. As of 10am Sunday, Butler Memorial Hospital is treating seven patients with COVID-19 symptoms; a... Read more

A local COVID-19 related death was reported to state officials last week, according to an update issued by the Butler Health System. In Saturday’s update, BHS officials say that Clarion Coun... Read more

Even though we may get a tad warmer weather over the weekend, here’s a reminder that all gatherings areas in Alameda Park are closed due to COVID-19.   These gathering areas include: -Playgr... Read more

Friday’s update from the state Department of Health showed that Butler County continues to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Only three new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Butler County... Read more

The shutdown of casinos all across the state has led to a significant increase in online gambling. March brought in a record amount of wagers and revenue for online casinos. Pennsylvanians p... Read more

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf gave an address Friday afternoon asking that residents “stay the course” in the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Wolf did not give specific steps of his reopening proc... Read more

The Butler Health System continues to remain focused on treating residents and developing plans to protect the community during this ongoing public health crisis. Infectious disease medical... Read more

A couple of local schools are pitching in with the effort to use 3D printing machines to make personal protective equipment to help medical workers. One of the groups pitching in with this e... Read more

The Butler Health System leadership team will begin initial discussions about how the hospital can begin to resume services. Officials say planning will begin tomorrow about how and when the... Read more

The rate of new COVID-19 cases in Butler County continues to slow as four confirmed cases were announced by state officials Thursday. That brings Butler County’s total number of confirmed ca... Read more

A couple of local institutions of higher learning are providing the chance for continued instructional opportunities online this summer. Butler County Community College is moving all their f... Read more

The Butler Area School District will receive some help feeding local students and community members this week from a new partnership. Thanks to a $1 million donation from the PNC Foundation,... Read more