A free educational series about gardening and outdoor activities is continuing this week at the South Butler Library. The next Backyard Learning Master Gardeners Speaker Series will take pla... Read more
Students in the Mars Area School District are getting ready to attend this year’s Senior Prom activities with Prom Spirit Week. The event will take place on Friday at the […] Read more
A lockdown at a Butler Area School District facility has been lifted following an incident with a gun Friday morning. According to Butler City Police, shortly before 9 a.m. someone […... Read more
PennDOT Newest Secretary Confirmed
A former state representative has been confirmed as Pennsylvania’s newest transportation secretary. The State Senate confirmed Mike Carroll to serve as the new leader for PennDOT. Carroll co... Read more
Weekend Hike At McConnells Mill
Those looking to enjoy the beauty of nature are invited to join in a walk planned this weekend at McConnells Mill State Park. Park staff will lead a guided “Wildflowers […] Read more
Shred Event Happening At Mars
Local residents have an opportunity this weekend to have documents shredded while helping programs for those in need. Shred-It Document Destruction will hold the event Saturday from 8:30 to... Read more
Butler High Spanish Club Hosting Taco Night
Friday is Cinco de Mayo and some foreign language students at Butler Senior High School are celebrating with a delicious event tonight. The Senior High Spanish Club is hosting a […] Read more
The victim in yesterday’s fatal crash on Route 422 was just weeks away from retirement at a local paper. 65-year-old James Barge of New Castle was killed by a suspected […] Read more
Commencement Set For This Weekend At SRU
Over 1,600 students will be receiving their diplomas this weekend from Slippery Rock University. Commencement for graduate students is set to begin this evening at SRU inside the Morrow Fiel... Read more
Work Set For Route 528 Next Week
Drivers who use Route 528 in Jackson Township should be aware of road work set for next week. Starting Monday at 7 a.m., PennDOT crews will be doing road work […] Read more