The Mars Area School Board will request that a state-appointed fact-finder take part in the contract negotiation process with the teacher association. The board has directed solicitor Tom Br... Read more
New Tool To Help Determine Vaccine Eligibility
A new tool is available for Pennsylvania residents to let them know when they’re eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. It’s on the state Department of Health’s coronavirus website. The survey a... Read more
State House Dems Critical Of Vaccine Rollout
State representatives are expressing their anger with the vaccine rollout plan in Pennsylvania. At a House Democratic Policy Committee hearing, Representative Chris Sainato of New Castle cri... Read more
The Butler Transit Authority will purchase a piece of cleaning equipment to replace one nearing the end of its usefulness. During their meeting Tuesday night, the authority’s board approved... Read more
“Rock Your School” Coming To Mars
Students at a local school will be participating in a national event to bring learning to life in the classroom. Mars Area Elementary School students and teachers are taking part in the annu... Read more
There were 65 new cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths for Butler County Tuesday. That now brings the death toll for the county to 346. As of Monday morning, Butler Memorial Hospital... Read more
He’s been seen on CNN, CBS, and other national outlets discussing the latest about the pandemic. And he might be a familiar face, considering he grew up in Butler. Dr. Amesh Adjula is a seni... Read more
He’s been seen on CNN, CBS, and other national outlets discussing the latest about the pandemic. And he might be a familiar face, considering he grew up in Butler. Dr. Amesh Adalja is a seni... Read more
Snow Leads To School Closures
Overnight snow led many school districts in Butler County to move to remote learning Tuesday. A winter weather advisory was in place until 1 p.m. Tuesday, but a couple of inches and slick ro... Read more
Pittsburgh Musician Jimmy Sapienza Dies
A popular figure of the Pittsburgh music scene has died. Jimmy Sapienza was known for his smooth voice that led the band “Five Guys Named Moe.” Sapienza played rock, jazz, and swing music. H... Read more