Mars High School Closes Due To COVID
Mars High School is closing for the rest of the week due to the coronavirus. According to the district’s website, the high school has had five positive tests this week. While that’s less tha... Read more
BHS: Over 55,000 Have Received COVID Vaccine
Butler Health System’s vaccine rollout continues to move ahead. Officials say they vaccinated over 55,000 individuals between Butler Memorial Hospital and Clarion Hospital. Out of that numbe... Read more
Butler Twp. Collecting Hygiene Products
Butler Township is assisting with a collection to help neighbors in need. A Hygiene Product Donation Drive is taking place now at the Butler Township Municipal Building. Unused products such... Read more
St. Wendelin Moves To Remote Learning Thursday
Saint Wendelin School will be learning remotely Thursday due to mechanical issues. School officials say they have heating problems in the school, forcing the decision. Students are to log in... Read more
Highway In Nashville Named In Kaufman’s Honor
A section of a highway in Nashville, Tennessee will be re-named in the honor of a Butler native who was murdered while heading to work. Officials in Wilson County unanimously approved re-nam... Read more
March Madness starts today, which means sportsbooks across the state are expecting big business. It comes after a slower February in which the state’s sportsbooks saw the lowest handle since... Read more
Mars Foundation Hosting Dinner To Go
There is still time to sign up to enjoy another Mars Planet Foundation “Dinner to Go” fundraiser. Through a partnership with the restaurant Mars Farmhouse Cafe, meals will consist of a 12-pi... Read more
Wednesday Update: State Count Includes 33 New County Cases; Local Hospitalizations Up Slightly
There were 33 new cases of COVID-19 and no additional deaths reported by the state for Butler County on Wednesday. The death toll for the county remains at 377 since the beginning of the pan... Read more
St. Wendelin To Dismiss Students Early
St. Wendelin School will have an early dismissal Wednesday. Officials say a boiler issue at the school prompted the decision. Students will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. The post St. Wendelin T... Read more
PennDOT Seeking Feedback On Road Maintenance
With most of the wintry weather hopefully behind us, PennDOT is looking for feedback on their winter maintenance. A 12-question survey asks drivers about timelines for plowing snow off roads... Read more