The first reported cases of the coronavirus have now come to Pennsylvania. Governor Tom Wolf addressed reporters earlier today. “We received confirmation of two presumed cases of COVID-19 or... Read more
It’s time to spring ahead this weekend. Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00 Sunday morning as we turn the clocks ahead by an hour. The thought behind the annual time hop is to provide energy... Read more
We are coming to the end of National Consumer Protection Week and officials at Slippery Rock University are advising students of possible employment scams. SRU’s First National Bank Office o... Read more
Several people are recovering following an accident in Middlesex Township Thursday afternoon. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center shortly after 3 p.m. for a multiple vehicle cras... Read more
Butler Health System is preparing for the spread of coronavirus to the Butler County area through new intake procedures as well as regular communication with health authorities. In the medic... Read more
A candidate for Congress in the 17th District has dropped out of the race. Jesse Vodvarka withdrew his name from the Republican primary after a legal challenge was made to his nominating pet... Read more
A portion of Kittanning Pike in Parker Township was shut down this morning because of an accident. The one vehicle crash happened around 7:45 a.m.—about a mile north of Bruin. EMS crews were... Read more
Butler County has a new website. The design has been underway for the last nine months, but the revamped website was officially rolled out this week. There is a new web address, which is But... Read more
As local schools and organizations take precautions against the potential spread of the coronavirus, Pennsylvania health officials are also actively monitoring any developments. Secretary of... Read more
A former pastor in West Sunbury is accused of stealing nearly $20,000 from a church he was in charge of for his family’s personal use. 46-year-old Jeffrey Lang was the reverend at the West S... Read more
Schools across Butler County are joining together to let parents know of the preventive measures they’re collectively taking regarding the coronavirus. A letter signed by all eight school di... Read more
One person was seriously injured in an accident this morning in Portersville. It happened around 8:45 on West Portersville Road—about a mile away from Route 19. Initial reports indicate that... Read more
Students are returning to Knoch High School and Middle School after crews have resolved the suspicious odor issue that re-routed students earlier this morning. The district alerted parents a... Read more
A project to renovate the Rotary Amphitheater in Cranberry Township is moving forward. The Board of Supervisors heard specific details about the 2020 Community Chest Project of the Year at t... Read more
A new statewide program goes into effect today that aims to protect crews in roadside work zones. If drivers are caught speeding in work zones, they will get a warning for their first offens... Read more
At least two people are recovering following an accident Tuesday afternoon in Worth Township. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center shortly before 5 p.m. for a crash on New Castle... Read more
There are a number of contested primaries in Butler County this year—and the county’s Republican committee announced they’re supporting the incumbents. State Representatives Darryl Metcalfe... Read more
The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh is taking steps to limit the rapidly spreading coronavirus pandemic. Bishop David Zubik has issued preventative directives such as the distribution of the... Read more
Butler County will receive over $8 million in state money this year to help maintain nearly 1,500 miles of roads through the liquid fuels tax. The money, which is distributed annually to the... Read more
A woman suffered minor injuries during an accident this morning in Center Township. The one vehicle crash happened around 6:20 a.m. in the 1200 block of Sunset Drive—which is in between Rout... Read more
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