As the United States Surgeon General warns of a tough week ahead, Butler Health System officials say internal surge capacity plans are complete. All ventilators, critical care, and anesthesi... Read more
Like many other municipalities in the area, the Borough of Saxonburg is declaring a disaster emergency. This declaration allows the borough to take all appropriate actions to help ease the [... Read more
The Department of Human Resources has announced the launch of a statewide Support and Referral Helpline. Skilled and compassionate staff will be available 24/7 to assist Pennsylvanians strug... Read more
Moniteau School District has 40 households without internet service for their students to do online schooling. According to Executive Director of the Butler County Chamber of Commerce, the t... Read more
Governor Tom Wolf has announced that he is recommending that all Pennsylvanians wear cloth masks in public when leaving home. Wolf and Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Health said that people do... Read more
Butler Area School District is working to prepare their Broad Street School facility for use by the Butler Health System and local residents if needed. Butler Superintendent Dr. Brian White:... Read more
There were just over 1,400 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus announced by state health officials today. That brings the statewide total to 8,420. It was also reported that there [... Read more
The Mars Planet Foundation is holding a “Gourmet Dinner to Go” fundraiser later this week. Meals will consist of a field of greens salad, parmesan crusted chicken, pasta, meatballs and [... Read more
Austin Avenue will be closed today and tomorrow. Crews will be working on Speedway water control measures. Austin Avenue is just off Hansen Avenue near Lyndora. Read more
104 general season elk license holders are getting ready to head out into the woods for the beginning of general elk season on Monday The areas that permit elk hunting […] Read more
With clocks rolling back across most of the country this weekend, the American Red Cross is suggesting now is the perfect time to take precautions against home fires. The end […] Read more
As many families find themselves with more candy than they know what to do with, students at the Mars Area School District are holding a collection this week. The Mars […] Read more
Knoch High School is confirming that a student has tested positive for COVID-19. District Superintendent Dr. David Foley sent a letter to parents last night, informing them that the student... Read more