YMCA Hosting Mother’s Day Pickleball Tournament
Women looking for a fun activity are invited to stop by the YMCA tomorrow. The Butler YMCA is hosting the Mother’s Day Pickleball Ladies Classic from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Women ages 18 and ol... Read more
Gas Prices Jump Again This Week
Gas prices spiked once again this week. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of gas in Butler is now $4.80. That’s up ten cents compared to Monday. There are some prices even hig... Read more
Mars School Budget Rises; No New Taxes
The Mars Area School board has given preliminary approval to the 2026-2027 school year budget with no tax increase. The board approved a $69.7 million budget, a 6.7 percent increase from las... Read more
SRU Commencement Set For This Weekend
Over 1,600 students will be receiving their diplomas this weekend from Slippery Rock University. Commencement for SRU graduate students is set to begin Friday at 6 p.m. inside the Morrow Fie... Read more
State Supreme Court Warns of Scam
The highest court in Pennsylvania is now alerting the public of a text scam. Officials are alerting the public to text message scam that uses “spoof” or mimic phone number. The text alleges... Read more
Mars High School Wins Best Mascot
The Mars Area School District mascot has achieved national recognition following the final tabulations of a public vote. The Fighting Planet secured victory as the Best High School Mascot in... Read more
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board is taking opposition to “prediction markets” and their impact on the gambling industry. A prediction market is a platform where people can bet on the fu... Read more
Man Seriously Injured After Lawn Mower Accident
A man was taken to a Pittsburgh hospital after an accident involving a lawn mower. Dispatchers say the accident happened in the backyard of a home on North Maple Drive in Center Township. A... Read more
State police is expanding their Rapid DNA testing program to local law enforcement agencies. The program began last year with state police, which used the Rapid DNA technology to process ove... Read more
Deadline Approaching For LIHEAP Applications
The deadline to file for assistance to help with energy bills is approaching. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program will accept applications through Friday. Eligible customers will r... Read more





