The Butler County Infrastructure Bank- created to help municipalities finance projects- is getting ready to award its first funding dollars. Six projects are under consideration, according t... Read more
The Mars School Board has hired a new director of special education for the district. Travis Mineard will begin on July 1. He’ll be paid a salary of $118,000. Mineard […] Read more
Local State Rep. Aaron Bernstine said he will do what he cans to stop the state House from voting on anti-gun legislation that he believes would violate the Pennsylvania constitution. [... Read more
Friday is the first full day of summer. What kind of weather can we expect this season? National Weather Service Meteorologist Paul Head says it looks like it will be […] Read more
The Mars School Board passed a final budget on Wednesday that does not include any cuts to the district’s music program. Several parents and students had been attending recent school [... Read more
The Butler A.M. Rotary has started a campaign to renovate the playground at Butler Memorial Park. The ‘Save The Playground’ campaign has hopes of raising $100,000 to facilitate a two-year [... Read more
Members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives have voted overwhelmingly to pass a $32 billion state budget for the next fiscal year. The budget’s key elements are no new taxes [... Read more
A western Pennsylvania native singer-songwriter is planning to welcome in the holiday season with a couple of upcoming shows. Chris Jamison is performing “Christmas with Chris” Thursday at 7... Read more
A local art show kicks off today and runs through January 4th. The Associated Artists of Butler County Art Center will hold an opening reception for a Christmas Art Show […] Read more
Congratulations to our winners: Non-Profit Division Best Overall: North Street Christian Church Most Original: Butler County Dairy Promotion Board Best Use of Lights: Hillcrest Baptist Churc... Read more
Butler City Police are asking residents for help removing abandoned vehicles from downtown streets and properties. According to Chief Bob O’Neill, abandoned vehicles have become a priority a... Read more
Gas prices in western Pennsylvania have stabilized following a sharp increase last week before the Thanksgiving holiday. According to AAA’s weekly gas price report, the average price for a g... Read more
A group of local students is asking for donations to help kids and families in our community this holiday season. The German Honor Society at Mars Area High School is […] Read more