Students at a local school district will engage in holiday theme days this week. As part of Holiday Theme Days, Mars Area School District students will join in on a theme of Grinch Green Day... Read more
NFPA Holiday Fire Prevention Tips
With extra decorations around many houses, the holiday season is an important time to take special care when it comes to fire safety. According to the National Fire Protection Association, D... Read more
AAA Tips For Safe Online Shopping
As many people are working to finish their holiday shopping, officials are warning to watch out for identity theft. AAA is recommending a few steps shoppers can take to keep their personal i... Read more
Powerball Reaches $535 Million
The Powerball jackpot is shaping up to be a nice Christmas present for someone. This weekend’s estimated jackpot is at $535 million. That’s a cash value of $257 million. There hasn’t been a... Read more
The Salvation Army has nearly reached the half way point of their fundraising goal for the 28 counties in Western Pennsylvania. More than $1 million of the $2.345 million goal has been raise... Read more
Mars Hosting Cookies With Santa
These weekend Mars Area High School Student Council is offering a chance to convivence the big guy you have been good this year. On Sunday from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the school’s cafeteria... Read more
A local organization is offering free development and autism checkups next week. On Monday, December 18 Lifesteps will be offering free developmental and autism checks for children birth to... Read more
The man who is being charged in the hit-and-run death of a high school student in Butler was in court for the first time yesterday. Police say 38-year-old Joshua Rivera of Butler hit and kil... Read more
A new law sponsored by a local state representative may soon clear up existing liquor license laws. After being approved in the state senate, House Bill 38 sponsored by State Representative... Read more
A spaghetti dinner fundraiser is being held this weekend to help a local couple dealing with difficult situations. Frank and Barb “Breeze” Menchyk lost all their belongings and two dogs in a... Read more