New Legislation Would Reform PASSHE
New legislation that would overhaul the State System of Higher Education is now awaiting the signature of Governor Tom Wolf. Last week, the state Senate approved the legislation that could r... Read more
St. Vincent de Paul Temporarily Closing Food Bank
The St. Vincent de Paul food bank is temporarily closing out of an abundance of caution after a family member of an employee may have been exposed to the coronavirus. Officials with St. Vinc... Read more
Gas Prices Slightly Increase
Gas prices are slightly up from last week in Butler County. According to AAA, drivers are paying $2.46 per gallon for unleaded self-serve. That’s up two cents from last week. That... Read more
Small Business Loan Applications Being Accepted
Applications are now being accepted for small business loans in Pennsylvania. The relief program was announced earlier this month, with funds coming from the federal CARES Act. The $225 mill... Read more
We’re expecting a steady dose of temperatures in the upper 80s this week, and for the first time this summer, residents will be able to cool off at Alameda Park. The waterpark is set t... Read more
Gate On Butler-Freeport Trail Damaged
A gate along the Butler-Freeport trail was damaged over the weekend. Police say it happened in between Saturday night and Sunday morning when a yellow steel post for a gate system on the sou... Read more
Butler Health System To Offer Antibody Testing
The Butler Health System is now offering anitbody testing for COVID-19. The test that the hospital is using is certified by the FDA for emergency use. According to officials, the test they a... Read more
Monday Update: Seven New COVID-19 Cases
The state Department of Health is reporting seven new COVID-19 cases today for Butler County. That now brings the total to 302. This comes after 11 new cases were reported over the weekend.... Read more
License To Carry Processing On Select Saturdays
The Butler County’s Sheriff’s Office will be conducting license to carry processing in the lobby of the county’s Government Center on a few Saturdays this summer. You can s... Read more
Symphony Annual Meeting Tuesday
The Butler County Symphony is holding their annual meeting Tuesday. This meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. and be conducted online through the Zoom meeting platform. The meeting will include a... Read more