Butler Health System plans to integrate another major local health provider into their operation. Clarion Health System and its affiliates—including Clarion Hospital—will soon merge with But... Read more
Friedman’s Downtown Store Sold
The former Friedman’s grocery store in downtown Butler has been sold. Local couple Jacquelyn and Joe Gray announced Wednesday they will buy the 14,000 square-foot building on West Brady Stre... Read more
UPDATE: Butler Transit Resumes Service
UPDATE 11:30 A.M.: The Butler Transit Authority has started running their buses again after taking them off the street for about three hours Wednesday morning due to the weather. Just before... Read more
Landmark Restaurant Abruptly Closes
A popular restaurant in southern Butler County has apparently closed. The Cooper Station Restaurant on Route 356 in Sarver posted a message on their Facebook page on Monday saying: “Effectiv... Read more
PennDOT Reduces Speed On Highways
PennDOT has temporarily reduced the speed limit on several roadways in the region due to the latest storm. Speeds have been reduced to 45 miles per hour on Interstates 79, 279, 376 and 579;... Read more
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Butler County through Wednesday evening as a storm brings a mixed bag of precipitation into the area. Between 1-3 inches of snow, and accumulating... Read more
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Butler County through Wednesday evening as a storm brings a mixed bag of precipitation into the area. Between 1-3 inches of snow, and accumulating... Read more
SRU Enrollment Down Slightly
Enrollment at Butler County’s Slippery Rock University has declined slightly for the spring semester, but data show the number of graduate and out-of-state students has increased. According... Read more
Preston Park Still Closed Following Nov. Storm
Butler Township’s Preston Park is still closed following damage from a storm last year, but when it reopens, it will be bigger than ever. The Butler Township Commissioners approved an agreem... Read more
Schools Cancel As System Moves In
(UPDATE): All nine public school districts in Butler County are now closed for Wednesday as a big winter weather system makes its way through Butler County. Eight of the nine public district... Read more