New numbers from the state’s labor department shows a growing workforce compared to last year. It was a modest increase of about 4,000 workers joining the labor force in January of this year... Read more
Nurses at Armstrong County Memorial Hospital have temporarily walked off the job. The work stoppage began early Sunday morning. It is anticipated that nurses will return to work on Friday m... Read more
Authorities have released information about a recent scam that impacted a local resident. According to State Police, a 73-year-old Volant man received a phone call from an unknown person las... Read more
A local teacher, union leader, and community organizer has formally announced his intentions to run for a statewide office. According to a recent press release, Michael Bagdes-Canning formal... Read more
With the possibility of spring storms looming, now is a good time to consider how to best avoid wasting food during a power outage. According to Penn State Extension, preparing for a power o... Read more
Although avian influenza has not yet been observed in Pennsylvania, animal educators are cautioning local flock owners to be aware of the potential for danger. According to Penn State Extens... Read more
Police say a distracted driver was responsible for a four vehicle accident Thursday night in the City of Butler. It happened around 8 p.m. in the 300 block of East Jefferson Street. Police s... Read more
We’ve seen the outpouring of support for the Ukrainian people at a local level through various fundraisers. But, Attorney General Josh Shapiro is warning residents to be on the lookout for s... Read more
Nearly $3 million in federal funding is coming to Butler County as part of the recently passed omnibus bill. Congressman Mike Kelly says the projects he requested to be a part of the bill we... Read more
U.S. Senator Bob Casey, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, is adding his support to legislation that would provide some relief to motorists struggling with high gas prices. Casey joined with othe... Read more