Mars School District is moving all school board meetings to an all virtual format. Starting with tonight’s work session, all meetings will be available online according to a district press [... Read more
Beam Stresses COVID Testing For Students
State health officials are reminding school districts of no-cost testing that’s available. Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam says there are nearly 400 districts enrolled in the testing... Read more
College And Career Fair At Mars
Families of high school aged students are invited to participate in an upcoming program about future plans. The Mars Area High School Guidance Office is hosting their annual College and [... Read more
Four more people have died locally at Butler Memorial Hospital over the weekend as a result of serious COVID-19 symptoms. The hospital reported two COVID-related deaths to the state on [... Read more
County Treasurer Collecting Some Municipal Taxes As Boroughs Deal With Lack Of Collectors
Butler County’s treasurer is taking on the role of tax collectors for some boroughs as local municipalities struggle to find someone for the role. Commissioners last week approved a monetary... Read more
Work Near Freedom Road Continues This Week
Construction crews will be doing work in Cranberry Township this week relocating a gas line. The work is taking place on Freedom Road between Thorn Creek Hill Road to Commonwealth […] Read more
Police in Harrisville are asking for more information after a dog was shot late last week. According to the borough’s Facebook page, the shooting happened last Thursday in between noon [... Read more
Dozens Gather To Honor Healthcare Workers
Members of the community gathered this morning to honor healthcare workers for their efforts in battling COVID. A Ring of Light ceremony was held at Butler Memorial Hospital at 6:30 [... Read more
Health Officials Update Child Vaccination Rates
State health officials are encouraged by the number of eligible children who have received the COVID-19 vaccine. Right now, children 12 and over are eligible for the COVID vaccine. Acting [... Read more
Truck Stolen From 84 Lumber
A New Castle man is facing charges for allegedly stealing a truck from a local business. State police say they were called to a burglary at 84 Lumber on Route […] Read more