There were 2,757 new cases of COVID-19 statewide, along with 36 new cases and two deaths reported by the state for Butler County on Friday. As of Friday morning, the […] Read more
Salvation Army Hosting Open House
Local families are invited to take advantage of a give-away planned for this weekend in downtown Butler. The Salvation Army on West Cunningham Street will be hosting an open house […] Read more
Freedom Road Construction Project To Begin Monday
Drivers who use Freedom Road in Cranberry Township can expect traffic delays starting next week with the beginning of road construction. The project will span from Haine School Road to [... Read more
There’s still time to sign up for a virtual conference focusing on farming. Penn State Extension is offering the “Starting and Improving Farms” Conference beginning on Saturday and continuin... Read more
Beam: Now Is Not The Time To Remove Mask Mandate
As other states around the country lift their mask mandates, Pennsylvania’s acting health secretary says that’s not happening in the Commonwealth just yet. “At this stage, mask wearing is st... Read more
Study: 17% Of County Residents Vaccinated
A new study shows that Butler County is leading the way in the region in terms of vaccinating its residents. The report was done by the United Way of Southwestern […] Read more
Butler County officials are laying out the guidelines for businesses in the hospitality industry to receive COVID relief funding from the state. The county was awarded $2.2 million in relief... Read more
“Pink Hat Lady” Indicted For Role In Capitol Riot
A local woman involved in the Capitol riot on January 6th has been indicted by a federal grand jury. The indictment against 40-year-old Rachel Powell of Mercer County—known as the […] Read more
Residents of northern Butler County are invited to give back to the community through a food drive underway this weekend. The Harrisville Fire Company and the Community of Harrisville are [... Read more
A local business owner and former member of Butler City Council has decided to run for Mayor. Longtime Butler resident Fred Reese was a member of Council about eight years […] Read more