Three bills designed to increase broadband reach across rural Pennsylvania have passed through a committee in the state senate. Republican Senator Joe Pittman says one of the bills will util... Read more
Even with an expected shortfall in revenue due to COVID-19 circumstances, the Mars Area School Board will not raise taxes in order to meet their 2020-21 school year budget. Next year’s... Read more
Butler City Council has given approval for a couple of clinics to be held at the City Farmer’s Market that will benefit local animals. The first event to be held on Thursday, August 6t... Read more
There is still time to sign up for an event on Thursday night at a local park about fireflies. Moraine State Park staff will present a program about lightning bugs from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Pav... Read more
With the summer and warmer temperatures here, your swimming pool may be getting more use this time of year. The National Fire Protection Association is reminding people about the potential e... Read more
The Mars Area School District has renegotiated the contract with the Adams Township Police Department to provide school security. At their Tuesday night meeting, the board approved a revised... Read more
The Pennsylvania Turnpike is now closed in both directions between the Cranberry and Beaver Valley exits after a tractor trailer accident. Our partners at WPXI say the crash happened around... Read more
Two new cases of COVID-19 were reported for Butler County today, bringing the total to 273. Statewide there were 510 new cases reported, along with 38 new deaths due to the coronavirus. Just... Read more
The westbound lanes of the PA Turnpike are currently closed between the Cranberry and Beaver Valley exits after a tractor trailer accident. Our partners at WPXI say the crash happened around... Read more
A food distribution is being held Tuesday at the Big Butler Fairgrounds. It runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will serve up to 700 vehicles. Each car will receive at least 50 pounds of food. Y... Read more
