Central Electric Cooperative is reminding customers to manage energy usage in this time of working and schooling from home. A surge in home energy use could be reflected in upcoming electric... Read more
The deadline for some local residents to pay property taxes at a discount is coming up next week as Butler County Commissioners will consider delaying the penalty period at their next meetin... Read more
Bishop Announces Changes To Sacramental Offerings
As health authorities are developing gradual reopening plans for Pennsylvania, Bishop David Zubik of the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh yesterday announced new directives that allow for limi... Read more
Butler County officials are in constant contact with health officials across the area and Commissioner Leslie Osche talked to our newsroom and provided the latest information. “Hospita... Read more
State Officials Lower COVID-19 Death Toll; Butler County Now Reporting 6 Deaths
State health officials have lowered the COVID-19 death toll by about 200 in Pennsylvania, according to their daily report. The state now says there are 1,421 people who have died due to COVI... Read more
ATV Accident Seriously Injures Parker Man
A Parker man was seriously injured after an ATV accident in Oakland Township. State police say the crash happened just before 10 a.m. yesterday on Route 68 (Chicora Road) when 32-year-old An... Read more
Rep. Mike Kelly Holding Telephone Town Hall
U.S. Representative Mike Kelly will host a live telephone town hall on Friday about the ongoing efforts to combat the coronavirus. The toll-free call will begin at 4 p.m. and will allow resi... Read more
Gov. Wolf Outlines Reopening Plan
Governor Tom Wolf yesterday announced details of his plan to reopen the Commonwealth, with a targeted start date of May 8. It won’t happen all at once; the administration will categori... Read more
BC3 Offering High School Students College Classes
Butler County Community College is reaching out to high school students with new opportunities to earn transferable credits and save money this fall. Students who will be sophomores through... Read more
Butler County Elections Director Resigns
As Pennsylvania gears up for the primary election in June, the director of elections in Butler County is stepping down. County officials say Shari Brewer resigned from her position late last... Read more