There were nine new cases of COVID-19 over the weekend in Butler County. The positivity rate of the weekend report was 8 percent. As of Friday morning, Butler Memorial Hospital was treating... Read more
Governor Tom Wolf is calling on the legislature to provide more funding for small businesses. Wolf says he wants $225 million from the federal CARES Act money to be directed to small busines... Read more
Local Teen Leads Police on Chase
A local teen will face charges after he allegedly stole a pickup truck last week in Center Township. According to State Police, troopers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the pickup jus... Read more
Police Searching for Missing Person
Authorities are searching for a local resident who has not been seen in nearly one week. According to the Pennsylvania State Police, Laura Graham-Simonetti was reported missing on Tuesday (S... Read more
Local Road Work to Begin this Week
A couple of local projects will result in road closures over the upcoming week. First, in Concord Township both Weiland Road and Old State Road will be closed on Monday and Tuesday. Then, in... Read more
Local Students Recognized
Three local students are receiving recognition for their efforts and accomplishments. Freeport Area Middle School student Anne Lindsay was one of eight local students honored in a national S... Read more
YMCA to Offer New Educational Program
Parents of young children still have time to take advantage of an educational opportunity at the Butler YMCA. The Y is offering a new Preschool Enrichment Program beginning Monday for kids a... Read more
Spaghetti Dinner To Benefit Saxonburg Police
The public is invited to enjoy a delicious dinner while supporting a local police department this weekend. The Friends of the Saxonburg Police are holding a Pasta Dinner Fundraiser Sunday fr... Read more
The public is invited to attend a fun, free, family event this weekend to benefit a great cause. The Pumpkins and Pints Fall Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday at Miss... Read more
Friday Update: Ten New Local COVID-19 Cases
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has reported 10 new COVID-19 cases for Butler County on Friday. It comes along with 177 negative test results, giving the report a nearly 6 percent posi... Read more