Flu season is in full swing. There have been about 250 confirmed cases in Butler County so far this season. And those are only the reported cases. Historically, the number of people that hav... Read more
Construction on the Butler County Government Center has continued into the New Year. Scaffolding blocked the majority of the center’s entrance as crews worked Wednesday. The $3.5 million pro... Read more
South Butler County School District’s interim superintendent is ready to hand over the reins to his replacement. Dr. Frank Prazenica’s last day with the district will be on Friday and Dr. Da... Read more
Gov. Tom Wolf declared Pennsylvania’s opioid epidemic a statewide disaster emergency on Wednesday. The declaration includes expanding access to treatment, widening access to the state’s pres... Read more
The county is expected to approve a multi-million dollar contract next week regarding healthcare services at the Butler County Prison. The five-year, $6.3 million contract with Wexford Healt... Read more
Twenty five people have been displaced following a fire Wednesday at a downtown Butler building. The fire started just before 4 p.m. at the multi-use building on East Jefferson Street. The b... Read more
The Slippery Rock University Presidential Search Committee is back to work studying resumes and planning for interviews. A total of 57 applicants asked to be considered for the position afte... Read more
Registration for the 2018 Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival will open this morning. Jeep owners who want to attend the event and those who wish to volunteer can register online beginning at 10 a... Read more
The sale of a still unfinished hotel in downtown Butler has been completed. The sale of the Marriott Springhill Suites on East Jefferson Street to Hari Hotels, LLC for a purchase price of $7... Read more
The state Gaming Control Board issued its first license for a mini-casino on Wednesday. During an auction, Penn National Gaming submitted a winning bid of $50 million and now has the right t... Read more