Thursday Update: Nine New COVID-19 Cases
There were nine new COVID-19 cases reported Thursday for Butler County. It comes along with 443 negative tests, giving the report a two percent positivity rate. As of Wednesday morning, Butl... Read more
A recent bill passed by the state senate could be setting up a battle between Governor Tom Wolf and the legislature. Yesterday, the senate approved a bill that would give school districts co... Read more
Pickleball Courts Ready For Play In Butler Twp.
Butler Township is nearly ready to present residents with a new recreational opportunity. According to Township Manager Tom Knights, the Township’s new pickleball courts next to the deck hoc... Read more
Slippery Rock University Enrollment Up From 2019
Despite a pandemic, Slippery Rock University is reporting that their enrollment increased slightly this year. After 15 days of classes, the total count came in just shy of 8,900 students—whi... Read more
Butler Twp. To Honor 9/11 Friday Morning
A number of local leaders will be honoring the anniversary of 9/11 with a tribute tomorrow morning. The Butler County Commerce will be hosting the tribute at 7:45 a.m. at the Butler Township... Read more
Local Man Facing Drug Charges
A local man is facing drug charges following an incident earlier this week in Butler Township. According to Butler Township Police, officers were called out to the Super 8 Motel on Route 8 S... Read more
The South Butler County School District has decided to once again modify the plan concerning how students are educated. The new Phased Reopening Plan approved by a school board vote of 6 to... Read more
South Butler Reports Lead Levels Above Acceptable Limit In Five Water Fountains
Several recent tests of water in the South Butler County School District have caused administrators to take action. According to Superintendent Dr. David Foley, a test of 27 samples for lead... Read more
Two Taken To Hospital After I-79 Crash
One person was flown to the hospital and another taken by ambulance after an accident last night on I-79. The one vehicle crash happened around 8:15 p.m. near milemarker 95—which is near the... Read more
North Boundary Rd. To Close This Weekend
Travel delays could be possible for motorists in Cranberry Township later this week, as crews continue work on North Boundary Road. According to PennDOT, North Boundary Road will be closed b... Read more