A Look At Weekend COVID Numbers
The state Department of Health has reported 16 new COVID-19 cases for Butler County over the weekend—bringing the county’s total to 661. No additional deaths were reported. With... Read more
Officials Provided Tour To New Regional Official
Butler County officials provided a tour of the diversity and economic development of the local area last week for a new regional official. Friday the Butler County Commissioners, along with... Read more
Area Agency On Aging Receives Statewide Acclaim
The new four year plan from Butler County’s Area Agency on Aging is receiving statewide acclaim. County commissioners say the plan has been used as a model across the Keystone State. T... Read more
Motorist Injured in Pine Township Crash
A motorcyclist was injured in a two vehicle crash that occurred late last week in nearby Pine Township, Mercer County. According to the Pennsylvania State Police, a 68-year-old man from Merc... Read more
A hiker is recovering after she was rescued by first responders at McConnells Mill State Park on Saturday morning. According to KDKA, an unidentified 60-year-old woman was hiking with her fa... Read more
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for two rail freight grant programs. The Bureau of Rail, Freight, Ports, and Waterways has opened the application... Read more
A local man has been promoted to a new position in the Pennsylvania Game Commission. State Game Warden and Butler native Jacob Olexsak will transition to the position of Conservation Adminis... Read more
Penn State Ag Process Days Goes Virtual
Although the in-person portion of Penn State’s 2020 Ag Progress Days exposition was cancelled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, a portion of the expo kicks off online today. Acc... Read more
The state Department of Health has reported eight new COVID-19 cases for Butler County Friday—bringing the county’s total to 645. Statewide, there were 758 positive cases, 15 add... Read more
The Butler County Area Vocational Technical School is one of many across the state that will receive grant funding to help with implementing health and safety plans. According to Governor To... Read more