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County party heads see virus effect on election

The county Democratic and Republican committee heads and everyday voters are looking forward to the Primary Election on Tuesday, even though the winning candidates are a...

May 30, 2020 Local News

No one hurt after lighting strike reportedly causes house fire

LANCASTER TWP — Butler County emergency departments responded to a fire at about 3:45 p.m. Friday at 302 South View Drive that authorities said may caused by a possible ...

May 30, 2020 Local News

Candidates seek seats on county GOP committee

If you're a Republican candidate, then the Butler County Republican Committee exists to assist you. The Republican committee appears on the primary ballot every two year...

May 30, 2020 Local News

Faith truly tested by uncertainty, struggle

“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5 and 3:6...

May 30, 2020 Local News

Races contested in state House districts

Three contested state House of Representatives races will appear on ballots in Butler County's primary election Tuesday. There will be contested races for the Republican...

May 30, 2020 Local News

Delegate candidates run to support party

They pay their own way, don't accept campaign contributions and neither draft nor vote on legislation. But six Butler County residents are running to be delegates in the...

May 30, 2020 Local News

Election a challenge during pandemic

Mix together a primary election in a presidential year with a health pandemic in the first year Pennsylvanians can vote by mail without giving a reason, and add in the s...

May 30, 2020 Local News

County goes green; officials announce plan Major components are increased testing, local contact tracing

The county commissioners announced Friday that while they are pleased Butler County will join 15 other counties in going to the green phase June 5, they have submitted a...

May 30, 2020 Local News

Virus restrictions lifted for courthouse

Judges put safety measures in place Echoing a state Supreme Court order, Butler County's administrative judge has removed all coronavirus restrictions on the government c...

May 30, 2020 Local News

Greaves guilty in 2017 murder

Kittanning man slain during drug deal A Mercer County man pleaded guilty Thursday to murdering a man in 2017. Under a negotiated deal, Joshua K. Greaves pleaded guilty in...

May 29, 2020 Local News

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