Christmas Parade Entry Deadline Approaching
The last day to submit entries for float in the Spirit of Christmas Parade, in downtown Butler, is fast approaching. The deadline for entry is Sunday—October 31st. The parade is […] Read more
Halloween Fire Danger
Halloween is a time for fun, of course. But it can also be a dangerous time for fires caused by candles or electrical lighting. According to the National Fire Protection […] Read more
Deadline For P3 Proposals Is Sunday
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is still accepting proposals for transportation projects as part of the Public-Private Partnership program. The private sector unsolicited propo... Read more
Police Investigate Church Break-In
State Police in Butler are investigating a break-in at the historic Robinson Memorial Chapel in Parker. According to the police report, an unknown individual broke into the church on Robinso... Read more
Latest Local COVID Update Includes Hospitalization Increase; One New Death This Week
One more person has died locally at Butler Memorial Hospital this week as a result of serious COVID-19 symptoms. The hospital reported that one COVID-related death to the state on […] Read more
Halloween Weather
With trick-or-treat night activities upon us, many are wondering what the weather forecast will be like. As for Friday morning, October 28, 2021, the National Weather Service is predicting r... Read more
A local group is being recognized as they celebrate a special anniversary this weekend. The Butler County Commissioners issued a proclamation at their meeting earlier this week marking the 1... Read more
Commissioners Comment On Election Issues
A pair of Butler County Commissioners said they had “some issues” with the 2020 election at Wednesday’s public meeting. Leslie Osche and Kim Geyer offered that comment when asked if [... Read more
A new bill proposed by a local lawmaker looks to ease the financial burden on business owners recovering from pandemic shutdowns. State Senator Scott Hutchinson’s Senate Bill 349 is part [... Read more
A local lawmaker will join several colleagues for a conversation about Internal Revenue Service monitoring of bank accounts. As ranking member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Ove... Read more