The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank will be distributing food Wednesday morning. They are offering a “drive thru” distribution at their location on Monroe Street beginni... Read more
Waste Management Changing Pickup Policies
The coronavirus outbreak has led to some changes to local trash pickup. Waste Management says they will not be hauling away large bulk items at this time, and that every item needs to be in... Read more
Butler Health System is continuing to test and care for those dealing with COVID-19. As of 10 a.m. Tuesday, nearly 400 tests had been performed by BHS including over 300 at the outdoor facil... Read more
The South Butler Community Meals on Wheels program will continue to service those who need the resources. Diane Bickford is a volunteer with the program and she said the board met last night... Read more
Former Teacher and Local Playwright Passes Away
A longtime local teacher and member of the Butler area theater community has passed away. Donald Orwald died March 16th at his home in Granbury, Texas. Orwald spent his 30-year teaching care... Read more
New numbers from the Pennsylvania Department of Health show the largest day-to-day increase in coronavirus cases across the Commonwealth. The department identified 207 new positive cases, br... Read more
“Produce To People” At Farmers Market Canceled
The Produce to People program at the Famers Market in the City of Butler is canceled today. A representative from the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank told our newsroom that due to the current h... Read more
Whitestown Road Extension In Connoquenessing Twp.
Whitestown Extension Road in Connoquenessing Township is closed. The road is in between Route 528 and Crab Run Road. Officials say the road will be closed indefinitely as crews repair a wash... Read more
Butler School Board Approves Capital Projects
The Butler Area School District is moving forward with a couple of capital improvement projects to be done over the summer. During their Monday night meeting, the school board approved a con... Read more
The Butler County Commissioners have announced that nonessential county personnel will be temporarily furloughed beginning today, however operations will be maintained. According to Board Ch... Read more