The Mars Area School Board is considering a revision to the district’s mission, vision, and values statements. At their meeting Tuesday night, the board discussed the first reading of an add... Read more
The developer of a Highfield housing plan is moving forward with legal action against the Butler Township Zoning Board concerning a decision about property density. A Butler County Court of... Read more
New Bikes & BBQ Event Comes To Butler
After being canceled last year, organizers are getting ready for the first-ever Butler Bikes & BBQ later this week. The event begins Thursday at the Butler Farm Show Grounds on Route 68... Read more
Many Butler Township residents continue to take advantage of the recycling of electronics and hazardous household waste. Butler Township Manager Tom Knights provided Township Commissioners w... Read more
Unemployment Claim Fraud On The Rise
After switching over to a new unemployment compensation system, it appears more scammers are hacking into the program. We first told you about the increase last week, but a new public media... Read more
Jefferson Twp. Hearing Complaints About Aggressive Driving On Bonniebrook Rd.
As construction continues on Bonniebrook Road, some local residents say cars have been going too fast in those work zones. Jefferson Township officials have heard complaints from residents a... Read more
Man Charged With Driving Car Through Fair Crowd
One man is facing charges for allegedly driving his car through a crowd of people. State police it happened on July 3rd at the Big Butler Fair. The unnamed 35-year-old man from Newville alle... Read more
Mars Details School Reopening Plan
The Mars School District has formally adopted a plan to return to classes next year but will make adjustments if necessary. At the Tuesday night school board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Mark... Read more
Prospect Man Dies While Swimming In Ocean City
A Prospect man died over the weekend after he drowned in Ocean City, Maryland. It happened last Friday around 8:30 p.m. when police were called to help swimmers in distress. According to a p... Read more
Vehicle Fire Breaks Out On Evans City Rd.
At least one person was injured this morning after a vehicle fire. Dispatchers say a car caught on fire just before 10 a.m. on Evans City Road in Connoquenessing Borough near Douthett Drive.... Read more