Historical Society Receives State Grant
A couple of local organizations are among those to be awarded recent state grant funding. The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission recently awarded over $2 million statewide in Cult... Read more
Butler Memorial Hospital Reaches ICU Capacity
Butler Health System is taking measures to deal with the number of people currently in need of intensive care. According to a press release from BHS Wednesday afternoon, both Butler Memorial... Read more
There were 85 new cases of COVID-19 for Butler County on Wednesday. Although the number of reported tests was small, as there were 86 negative tests, which gives the Department of Health’s d... Read more
No New Taxes In County Budget
There are no new real estate taxes a part of next year’s Butler County budget. The projected $69.6 million general fund budget was presented to the county commissioners earlier today. The mi... Read more
Governor Wolf has rejected a bill that aimed to make it more difficult to sue schools, businesses, and health care providers for coronavirus-related claims. Supporters of the bill argued tha... Read more
Butler City Council will take some extra time to consider financing offers to purchase a new ladder truck for the fire department. At their meeting Tuesday night, Council considered a motion... Read more
State health officials say children above the age of 13 can now download the COVID Alert PA app. Children need parental or guardian permission to download the app, but state health officials... Read more
The Mars School Board will not commit to an increase in tax millage rate for next year below the index set by the state. The board made the decision by a 6-3 vote Tuesday night, which if app... Read more
Rep. Kelly Looks To Take Lawsuit To Supreme Court
After the Pennsylvania Supreme Court unanimously ruled against a lawsuit filed by Congressman Mike Kelly that looked to throw out mail-in ballots, he’s now looking to take his fight to the U... Read more
The Butler Township Planning Commission will wait for further review by staff before making a recommendation about a housing development planned for the Highfield area. After hearing from a... Read more