State health officials are encouraging local municipalities to apply for funding that would create opportunities for residents to engage in physical activity. According to the Pennsylvania D... Read more
DCNR Seeking Comments On Outdoor Recreation
The public will be given the opportunity to comment on the future of Pennsylvania outdoor recreation. The online form to comment on the drafted plan is open now until March 3 and it will add... Read more
A local project is among those chosen to receive a state grant to help implement new technology at a farm in Penn Township. The Four Seasons Dairy Farm will be awarded a grant from the PA De... Read more
Another Case Of CWD Found In Luzerne
Another breakout of a deadly deer disease has been found in the state according to the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Chronic Wasting Disease has been discovered in Northeast Pennsylvania, Lu... Read more
Last week a state commission held a discussion on women’s health and highlighted state resources available. The discussion was held on the University of Pittsburgh campus and it featured the... Read more
Crews Respond To Garage Fire On Route 422
An overnight garage fire is impacting traffic this morning on Route 422. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center around 1:30 a.m. for a garage fire in the 900 block of New Castle Roa... Read more
New Grant Will Help Track Sexual Assault Kits
A new statewide grant aims to better support survivors of sexual violence. A $2.5 million federal grant was awarded to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency to establish a sta... Read more
Office Of Consumer Advocate Chief Resigns
The head of a Pennsylvania agency is stepping down from the position after being asked to reapply. The head of the Office of Consumer Advocate, Patrick Cicero, has resigned saying that new A... Read more
Armstrong Hospital Teams Up With IUP
Armstrong County Memorial Hospital and IUP have agreed to a new partnership that will give students real-world experience. The hospital formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement f... Read more
City Council Approves July 4th Fireworks Contract
After last year’s Butler City fireworks display took place on July 5th, Council is preparing for the next two celebrations. Council approved a two-year contact with Peak Pyro Productions in... Read more