Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate has not moved over the past month. New numbers from the Department of Labor show the April unemployment rate at 3.4 percent in the Commonwealth—which is the... Read more
April marked another rise in gambling revenue for the state. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported $504 million in revenue for this past month—which is up over five percent compared... Read more
Butler County Tourism’s Restaurant Week is set to kick off. The week was established to highlight the county’s wide variety of restaurants, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner establishme... Read more
The Butler Area Public Library continues to present activities and programs for all ages during this upcoming week. Adults can receive a free blood pressure screening on Tuesday from 2 to 3... Read more
Healthy community members are encouraged to help neighbors in need through participation in an upcoming blood drive. The American Red Cross drive is taking place tomorrow (Monday) from noon... Read more
The Butler County YMCA is holding an event this week focusing on how science can help improve lifestyle through the connection between brain and body. A free Healthy Living class will take p... Read more
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is continuing spring road project maintenance work around Butler County this week. These activities include drainage work along Brownsdale and R... Read more
An Ellwood City woman who was charged in connection with the murder of an Ohio man has pled guilty. 39-year-old Nicole Schwartz pled guilty to conspiracy – murder of the third. She was a wit... Read more
As Butler County remains one of the only counties in Western PA that is experiencing population growth, there are certain municipalities leading that charge. According to new data from the U... Read more
Governor Josh Shapiro has signed a bill into law that looks to crack down on a growing illegal drug. The bill will limit access to illicit xylazine, which is a powerful animal tranquilizer k... Read more
