New RSV Vaccine Available For Seniors
A disease that drew headlines last year for an increase in children now has a vaccine but not just for children. Due to developments in testing equipment and becoming more readily available... Read more
An event later this week will help drivers replace their license plate if it is starting to fade. State Representative Stephanie Scialabba is hosting the Hard to Read License Plate event thi... Read more
JROTC Students Honor WWII Vet
A group of students from Mars and Pine Richland recently honored veterans for their service with a flag presentation. Members of the JROTC performed a flag folding ceremony earlier this mont... Read more
Program Will Discuss Vaping Among Youth
Adults interested in learning more about how young people are vaping are invited to a workshop to be held at a local library later this week. The South Butler Community Library will host an... Read more
Powerball Jackpot Reaches $638 Million
After a weekend of no winners, the Powerball jackpot continues to grow. The estimated grand prize for tonight’s drawing is $638 million. That’s the tenth largest jackpot ever in Powerball hi... Read more
Man Flown To Hospital After Rt. 138 Crash
One person suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle crash over the weekend in Washington Township. The crash happened Saturday evening around 7 p.m. on Route 138, about a quarter-mile west... Read more
Portion Of I-79 To Close Overnights This Week
Motorists should be aware of construction work this week on a main bridge in Muddy Creek Township. PennDOT will begin the next phase of the $6.3 million Portersville Bridge replacement proje... Read more
New SRU President Addresses Campus Community
Slippery Rock University President Dr. Karen Riley met late last week with the campus community for a fall address. During the speech, Riley detailed SRU’s strategic plan that is being imple... Read more
Two Taken To Hospital After Rollover Crash
Two people were taken to the hospital after a rollover crash Sunday in Muddy Creek Township. The single vehicle accident happened around 1:50 p.m. in the 600 block of East Portersville Road.... Read more
How A Pirate Looks At Mars; District To Celebrate ‘International Talk Like a Pirate Day’
Tuesday is International Talk Like a Pirate Day and some local students will have the chance to celebrate the occasion. Students at Mars Area Elementary School will be able to wear pirate ha... Read more