Thursday Update: One New Death; 17 New Cases
There were 17 new cases of COVID-19 for Butler County Thursday. That comes with 185 negative tests, giving the report an 8.4 percent positivity rate. The Department of Health is also adding... Read more
BHS Infectious Disease Director: Community Spread Leading To Increased Hospitalizations
Over the past two weeks, Butler Memorial Hospital has seen a rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations. Dr. John Love is the hospital’s infectious disease director and he says that when the case cou... Read more
Despite one candidate declaring victory in the 17th Congressional District, nothing has been made official. The race between Democrat Conor Lamb and Republican Sean Parnell is currently neck... Read more
A local government official has been recognized with a couple of state honors for his hard work. Butler Township Commissioner Dave Zarnick recently received an award from the Governor’s offi... Read more
“Stand Down Butler” To Support Vets
An event coming up later this week will extend a helping hand to local veterans struggling with issues like homelessness. Stand Down Butler will take place Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at T... Read more
WPIAL Announces Winter Sports Are On
The WPIAL will be playing winter sports this year. The information was sent to school districts earlier this morning, outlining their plans for the upcoming season. The guidance includes con... Read more
Former Moniteau Superintendent Dies
A local school administrator passed away earlier this week. Dr. Eugene Gatty died on Sunday surrounded by his family. Gatty spent several years as an English teacher and Superintendent in th... Read more
Republican Incumbents Win All State House Races
With a majority of Butler County’s mail-in ballots now processed, the races for state house are becoming clear. In the 8th District, Republican Tim Bonner wins his first official term by def... Read more
County Adds Mail-In Ballots To Total
Butler County has now completed scanning all mail-in ballots that were sent on, or before, Election Day. There were nearly 33,000 mail-in ballots that the county had to scan in over the past... Read more
Row Offices Still Up For Grabs
All three row offices in Pennsylvania are still up for grabs as votes continue to come in. The closest race right now is for Attorney General, where Republican challenger Heather Heidelbaugh... Read more