Butler Area School District staff and administrators have not changed their Health and Safety Plan but they are adjusting some components. Superintendent Dr. Brian White pointed to direction... Read more
More than two dozen shrimp products that were sold at locations like Target and Whole Foods are being recalled due to salmonella concerns. Avanati Frozen Foods issued the recall for their fr... Read more
A new college of studies is officially coming to Slippery Rock University. The board to trustees approved the creation of the College of Health Professions. University officials hope the new... Read more
There’s still time to sign up for a virtual seminar about land use. Penn State Extension is offering the “Making Buffers Work for Your Community, Clients, and Residents” presentation at noon... Read more
Governor Tom Wolf says Pennsylvania has hit a big milestone in vaccinations. More than 80 percent of adults statewide have now received at least one dose of the COVID vaccine. According to D... Read more
The Department of Labor and Industry is offering free job training sessions for state residents. More than 5,000 virtual programs are now online via PA CareerLink. The program is called Skil... Read more
A Freeport High School senior and football player who was diagnosed with cancer last year, received a surprise visit last week from a Pittsburgh Steeler. Garrett King was unable to play last... Read more
Organizers are nearly ready to open this year’s Saxonburg Carnival but those planning to attend will notice several changes from years past. The Saxonburg Carnival will present 10 to 12 carn... Read more
Local COVID hospitalizations are down slightly from last week. According to a Monday morning update from Butler Memorial Hospital, they were treating nine patients for the coronavirus, with... Read more
It was another record-breaking year in fundraising for the Butler County Community College Education Foundation golf outing. BC3 officials say the event raised $115,000, breaking last year’s... Read more