Friday Update: Three New Cases; Eight Straight Days With Single Digit Case Counts
There were three new COVID-19 cases reported Friday for Butler County. That marks eight consecutive days with single digit positive tests. Also, today’s report indicates a 1.3 percent positi... Read more
A local lawmaker is trying to advance a bill that he believes would support companies that plan, organize, and host large events. Republican State Representative Aaron Bernstine is co-sponso... Read more
Lions Club Holding Fundraising Event
A local organization will be holding fundraising sales at a couple of Butler locations. The Butler Lions Club is selling cleaning products on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Butler Cit... Read more
Electronics Recycling Program Set For Saturday
Saturday is another day for Butler County residents to recycle their electronics. The hazardous waste and electronics collection program will take place on Ash Stop Road in Forward Township,... Read more
Food Distribution Set For Next Tuesday
Another food distribution is planned for next week at the Big Butler Fairgrounds but residents can make a reservation now. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday and will serve up... Read more
PIAA To Decide On Fall Sports
The fate of the fall high school sports season will be decided Friday. The PIAA, which is the governing body for high school athletics in Pennsylvania, is scheduled to meet at 3:00 p.m. Curr... Read more
Slippery Rock University is reporting its first case of COVID-19 on campus. According to the university’s website, one student tested positive as of yesterday. SRU’s protocol requires those... Read more
Portion Of Turnpike To Close This Weekend
Motorists should be aware that a portion of the Pennsylvania Turnpike will temporarily close this weekend. According to a news release from the Turnpike Commission, the closure will take pla... Read more
Lowrie House To Reopen
The public is invited to attend the grand reopening celebration of a local historical landmark. The Butler County Historical Society has planned an event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday to w... Read more
Local Schools To Receive Special Education Grants
Several local school districts will receive state funding in order to help with providing education services for students with special needs. According to State Representative Marci Mustello... Read more