State Updates School COVID Protocols
The state Department of Health and Education are updating their in-school guidance to bring it more in line with the Centers for Disease Control recommendations. “Students must now be at lea... Read more
President Joe Biden is scheduled to stop in Pittsburgh Wednesday to unveil his infrastructure package. It’s his first presidential visit to the region after making a number of stops in Weste... Read more
II-VI Acquires California Laser Company
Saxonburg based II-VI has acquired a west coast laser-company named Coherent in a deal valued just shy of $7 billion. II-VI had competed in a bid for Coherent along with two other companies,... Read more
Camper Destroyed In Brady Twp. Fire
Multiple fire departments were called to the scene of a brush fire that eventually destroyed one trailer in Brady Township Tuesday afternoon. The call came in to the Butler County 911 Center... Read more
There were 75 new cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths for Butler County Tuesday. That now brings the death toll to 386 for the county according to the Department of Health. As of Mon... Read more
Butler County Community College is now offering in-person or virtual visits for prospective students. It’s called BC3 Bound and it highlights the different degrees and programs that are offe... Read more
Construction Work Happening On Hindman Rd.
Butler Township road crews will be doing construction work on Hindman Road for the next few days. Traffic may experience a delay during the project where crews will work on pipe and catch ba... Read more
Three buildings are set to be renovated at Slippery Rock University. The board of trustees voted last week to renew their capital budget requests for three projects; renovating the Morrow Fi... Read more
Tractor Trailer Accident Snarls Traffic On I-79
A tractor trailer accident on I-79 caused significant delays in Cranberry Township Tuesday morning. It happened in the southbound lane near the Cranberry Township exit on I-79 around 6:15 a.... Read more
Zelienople Borough officials have passed an open container ordinance, but with one major revision. Our news partners at WPXI report that alcohol is now banned in some public spaces, but not... Read more