County Officials Update Municipalities
Butler County Commissioners and other administrators are keeping the lines of communication open with local municipal officials. The commissioners hosted a telephone conference meeting on Th... Read more
The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Butler is closing in on the finalization of the Centre City Project. At their meeting Thursday afternoon, the authority approved a Settlement Agree... Read more
According to the latest update from state health officials, there are now over 18,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Pennsylvania. There were positive signs though—especially for Butle... Read more
Schools To Close For Rest Of Academic Year
All schools across Pennsylvania are now closing their doors for the rest of the academic year. “We must continue our efforts to mitigate the spread of the virus during this national cr... Read more
Teen Charged With Punching Officer In Head
A teenager is facing charges after he allegedly hit a trooper during a fight at a youth center in Butler County. It happened just after midnight Sunday, when police responded to Mid-Atlantic... Read more
United States Senator Bob Casey is one of the national lawmakers calling for funding to support local journalism and media through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 20 senators issue... Read more
Game Commission Makes Sunday Hunting Official
The Pennsylvania Game Commission has approved the 2020-2021 hunting and trapping seasons with a notable first in state history. According to Game Commission Executive Director Bryan Burhans,... Read more
The South Butler County School Board is moving forward with an agreement to lease new computers for older students this fall. One of the items approved during the board’s virtual meeti... Read more
Governor Tom Wolf has signed an order that allows the state to transfer needed supplies between medical facilities. “This will allow us to move key equipment, like PPE and ventilators,... Read more
Flags To Fly At Half Staff
Governor Tom Wolf is ordering all flags to fly at half-staff in honor of victims of the coronavirus. The order pertains to all state facilities, public buildings, and grounds—but Wolf... Read more