Snow Leads To School Closures
Overnight snow led many school districts in Butler County to move to remote learning Tuesday. A winter weather advisory was in place until 1 p.m. Tuesday, but a couple of inches and slick ro... Read more
Pittsburgh Musician Jimmy Sapienza Dies
A popular figure of the Pittsburgh music scene has died. Jimmy Sapienza was known for his smooth voice that led the band “Five Guys Named Moe.” Sapienza played rock, jazz, and swing music. H... Read more
‘Hunting Nostalgia’ Newest Show On Armstrong
A new television series premiering on the Armstrong Neighborhood Channel this week will take viewers on a treasure hunt through history. Hunting Nostalgia will take a closer look at toys, me... Read more
Butler Approves New Signs On Senior High Campus
The Butler Area School District will have new signage created and installed on the Senior High School campus. At their meeting Monday night, the School Board approved a proposal from Image 3... Read more
The Butler Area School Board took a closer look Monday at anticipated budget figures for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year. Assistant Business Manager Heather Bonzo outlined the numbers the... Read more
A proposed state Constitution amendment would change how long governors can institute emergency declarations. Currently, the Pennsylvania governor is allowed to indefinitely renew emergency... Read more
Diocese Outlines Ash Wednesday Protocols
Ash Wednesday is just a little over a week away, but the pandemic will make it a different process this year. According to the Diocese of Pittsburgh, instead of ashes being distributed on th... Read more
Gas Prices Slightly Increase In Butler County
Gas prices are once again rising locally as well as across western Pennsylvania as a whole this week. According to AAA’s weekly gas price report, the average price for a gallon regular, unle... Read more
Monday Update: Hospitalization Decline At BMH
A technical error at the state Department of Health has delayed the daily update of new COVID-19 cases across the state. However, over the weekend, Butler County had 99 new cases and three a... Read more
One person was taken to the hospital following an accident Sunday in Butler Township. The one vehicle crash happened around 3:30 a.m. in the 200 block of Whitestown Road. Police say 40-year-... Read more