No one was injured when a home in Mars went up in flames on Tuesday. Firefighters from six companies battled the flames at a two-story home on Anderson Avenue, near Beaver Street, for severa... Read more
Gas prices keep going up and up…and this past week was no different. The average price of gasoline across western Pennsylvania jumped 11 cents, now averaging $2.91 per gallon, according to A... Read more
Local students from Butler County Community College and Slippery Rock University will be in Harrisburg this week advocating for increased educational funding. Five BC3 students are among tho... Read more
If you still have yet to file your taxes, you may be able to take advantage of a free, local service. VITA- also known as the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program- is available for those... Read more
With less than a week before the deadline to file state, federal and local taxes, Pennsylvania residents should pay more attention now than ever to avoiding tax-related scams. “Last ye... Read more
Monday marks 18 years since a tragedy in Slippery Rock Creek took the lives of two men trying to rescue a kayaker. To honor rescuers Tony Murdick and Scott Wilson, the Harris Bridge- located... Read more
A Cabot teenager is continuing to recover after he was burned by a flare gun. Police are investigating the incident and could possibly charge another teen with reckless endangerment. Accordi... Read more
The Catholic Dioceses of Pittsburgh and Greensburg announced plans for a gradual reopening. Churches will be allowed to reopen May 15 for private prayer, reconciliation, small weddings and f... Read more
After several weeks of discussions, ARMCO Park has decided they will not open for business this summer. Leadership at the park will use the time and money saved on staffing and supply costs... Read more
A regional grocer has finalized plans to officially join the Saxonburg community later this summer. After nine months of negotiations over the site of the former Friedmans in Saxonburg, co-o... Read more
Butler City Council is applying for a large state grant to make improvements at Ritts Park as it celebrates its 75th anniversary. Thursday night Council approved a resolution to apply for a... Read more
The Slippery Rock University council of trustees held their quarterly business meeting yesterday. As we told you last week the State System of Higher Education announced a tuition freeze, an... Read more
Mars Area School District is honoring their graduating seniors in a special way later today. The district plans to turn on the stadium lights at the Mars Athletic Complex at 8:20 p.m. tonigh... Read more