Butler Transit Authority joins joint bus purchasing program

Expansion of service to Pittsburgh possible

The Butler Transit Authority agreed Tuesday to participate in a joint purchasing program to buy up to four buses for a possible expansion of the commuter service to Pittsburgh.

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Residents urged to take transit survey

County residents are urged to complete a survey on regional transportation needs.

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Residents displeased by Amherst Adams supervisors discuss plan

Adams supervisors discuss plan

The supervisors did answer questions from residents about the revelation that Amherst Phases 5 through 7 plans don't show a property still being lived on by a resident.

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45 county businesses receive relief grants

The COVID-19 Relief Statewide Small Business Assistance grant was awarded to almost 5,000 small businesses statewide, 45 of them in Butler County.

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Report: Amazon, developer scoping out JCP sites

J.C. Penney’s lenders extended a key deadline over the weekend as negotiations continue about the fate of the Plano, Texas-based retailer.

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Community Builder

Gray's career evolved just like his many projects

Joe Gray, owner of Arris Construction, and project manager Laura Schwartz look over plans for the office for the Kelly Automotive used car lot in Butler Township in April 2017.

Joe Gray's portfolio has grown in two directions

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First Commonwealth consolidating Sarver branch

Indiana-based Frist Commonwealth Bank is consolidating 29 branch offices in Pennsylvania and Ohio including the Sarver branch by the end of the year.

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Postal Service loses $2.2B in 3 months

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service says it lost $2.2 billion in the three months that ended in June as the beleaguered agency — hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic — piles up financial losses that officials warn could top $20 billion over two years.

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Let it flow Fountain focal point of Middlesex development

This water fountain is visible from Routes 228 and 8 in front of Middlesex Crossing, a new development in Middlesex Township.

Fountain at Middlesex Crossing a focal point at Routes 228 and 8 intersection.

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County to refinance 2019 debt

Butler County decided Thursday to hunt for better rates on some of its 2019 debt.

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Kiddie City offers place for cyber students

Church giving clothes, supplies

Isabella Young, 10, works on a project at Kiddie City Wednesday morning.
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it's shaping up to be an unusual school year.

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Dem officials press for benefit extension

Democratic state officials joined together Tuesday calling for an extension of the $600 per week boost to unemployment insurance funded by the Coronavirus Aid Relief, and Economic Security Act.