Monday is the day that Governor Tom Wolf’s updated order for business closures takes effect. All non-life sustaining businesses in Pennsylvania are to close by 8:00 a.m. this morning.... Read more
School Districts Begin Remote Instruction
Students in the South Butler School District are asked to start working on the 10 days of material prepared for them beginning today. Most of this material can be done without the involvemen... Read more
Three additional people have tested positive for the coronavirus in Butler County. Butler Health System officials announced the update Sunday afternoon. They say all three patients are Butle... Read more
Butler Transit Authority Announces Changes
The Butler Transit Authority is making some changes to their routes and service beginning Monday. All local bus fares will be free. With the exception of elderly riders and those with disabi... Read more
Central Electric Cooperative Service to Continue
Central Electric Cooperative employees will continue to maintain essential service for customers while adding protective measures. During this time of national crisis, members should continu... Read more
Two suspects are in custody following a burglary that occurred last week in nearby Lawrence County. According to State Police, authorities were called to a burglary in progress just after mi... Read more
Authorities Searching for Summit Academy Students
Authorities are searching for three students who left a Herman based facility earlier this weekend. Just before 10pm on Friday (March 20th), Summit Academy released a statement that three un... Read more
Daffodil Days Suspended
The American Cancer Society has suspended Daffodil Days this season. This decision was made out of an abundance of caution for the safety of staff and volunteers. Since the need for the dona... Read more
First Case of COVID-19 Confirmed In Butler County
The first case of the coronavirus in Butler County has been confirmed. Butler Health System made the announcement late this morning. Officials say the individual had been sick for a few... Read more
Edward “E.J.” Stemmerick Jr.
Edward “E.J.” Stemmerick Jr., 32 of Pittsburgh, passed away on Feb. 17th in Carrick. Always known as E.J., he was born in Pittsburgh in 1988 to Edward J. Stemmerick Sr. and the l... Read more