3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (467+ words) WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is promising $500 rebate checks to an estimated 1 million Affordable Care Act enrollees across 30 states, who the White House alleged were overcharged by the Biden administration for exchange fees. The promise comes after Trump pledged Wednesday to…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (572+ words) NEW YORK — The two measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania last month involved infants, and the virus itself caused one of the deaths, a Pennsylvania coroner confirmed Wednesday. Lancaster County’s coroner, Dr. Stephen Diamantoni, said he told the Centers for Disease Control…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (430+ words) Thirty-three empty pairs of shoes placed around the Diamond Park fountain represented the 33 lives that were lost to suicide in Butler County in 2025. Those they represented and many others were honored by the Butler County Suicide Coalition during its annual…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (241+ words) Sign-ups are now open for the three races scheduled to take place in Harmony on Thursday, Dec. 31. The runs range from a half-mile dash to a brand new, indoor toddler run. The 20th anniversary celebration of Harmony Silvester will kick off…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (402+ words) Calls for emergency services over Labor Day weekend tend to be few and far between, but once one comes in, it’s like a cascade that keeps crews occupied for hours, according to EMTs and paramedics who work the holiday weekend....

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (461+ words) NEW YORK — After a summer of vacations and late nights, it’s time to set those back-to-school alarms. A good night’s sleep helps students stay focused and attentive in class. Experts say it’s worth easing kids back into a routine with…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (505+ words) BUTLER TWP — In its first week of operation, the new Butler County Area Agency on Aging facility on North Duffy Road is already a hit with county seniors. “The building and everything for the senior citizens is great here,” said…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (228+ words) West Virginia University Health System has agreed to keep Independence Health System’s hospitals open for at least five years and negotiate in good faith with insurance plans in an “Assurance of Voluntary Compliance” settlement with the state. Pennsylvania Attorney General…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (314+ words) Three more mosquito samples collected in three municipalities across Butler County tested positive for West Nile virus, but no human cases have been reported, the Mercer County Conservation District reported Monday, Aug. 31. According to the district, samples in Cranberry Township,…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (389+ words) BUFFALO TWP — Nearly 10 years later, Kevin and Catherine Slane, now of Buffalo Township, are still mourning the loss of their daughter, Alexandra, who died in October 2016 at the age of 26 after a long and painful battle with fentanyl addiction. “Our…...