The Mars Area School District is adding text messaging to their mass notification system. The district says parents and guardians can sign up for the alerts that give them notice […] Read more
Pennsylvania’s two senators are the latest to express concern over the train derailment in eastern Ohio. Senators Bob Casey and John Fetterman issued a joint letter with Ohio’s senators to [... Read more
Butler County has reached an agreement with a contractor for the new park in Marion Township. County commissioners approved a contract with the EADS Group to handle the work. The […] Read more
Mild temperatures have many thinking summertime—and now the county is getting ready to open scheduling for Alameda Park shelters. Park officials say they will be holding a shelter reservatio... Read more
Slippery Rock University’s online Masters degree programs have received national recognition. The website OnlineMastersDegrees.org compiled rankings that placed SRU’s mathematics program sec... Read more
High School juniors and seniors are invited to participate in an upcoming program about future plans. The Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber is hosting a Career Fair from 1 to 3 […] Read more
There’s still time for residents to join with local students to support the American Cancer Society. The Mars Area Middle School Spirit Club is holding a fundraiser as part of […] Read more
The long awaited update to the sewer system in Marion Township now has a start date. County officials say that work will begin in May on the sewer system. The […] Read more
A longtime district magistrate in the county is hanging up her robe. Sue Haggerty will be stepping down at the end of this term in her role as a district […] Read more
Renovations are continuing to progress at the Butler County Courthouse. Butler County Commissioners approved a purchase of new fan coil units at their public meeting yesterday. The cost is e... Read more