A group at Mars Area High School is getting ready to welcome residents to a popular annual event this weekend. The school’s AFS/MISA group (American Field Service/Mars International Student... Read more
The stock market rallied earlier this week to some of its biggest gains in months. Local financial advisor Howie Pentony says that improvement was tied to positive news on inflation. “The st... Read more
Pennsylvania farmers should be aware of grant money available to help protect against farm vehicle injury or death. A new Penn State program allows for state reimbursement to pay for retrofi... Read more
State officials are looking for the public to respond to a survey about invasive species insects. Agricultural leaders describe the survey as the “first of its kind” in an attempt to try and... Read more
The holidays are coming a bit early in Chicora. The borough is celebrating the holidays starting today and tomorrow with a Christmas in Chicora. Organizers say there will be over 15 venues f... Read more
Police have made an arrest in a homicide case in Lawrence County. According to state police, the investigation began back on November 3rd when a passerby driving on Young Road in Slippery Ro... Read more
Slippery Rock University students are preparing to stage an upcoming musical and the public is invited to attend. The SRU Theatre Department is performing Head over Heels starting tonight at... Read more
After years in the making the cracker plant in Beaver County is now operating. The Shell Chemical petrochemical complex officially began turning natural gas liquid ethane into pellets. Shell... Read more
Those looking for good deals on unique Christmas gifts are invited to attend an event in Cabot later this week. Concordia at Cabot Haven Apartments is hosting a free Vendor Showcase Sale fro... Read more
Many gathered last night at the Grand Ballroom in Downtown Butler to honor those who have helped the city. The Butler Downtown group held their annual celebration where they provided an upda... Read more
A local man is facing felony charges following a search of a residence in the City of Butler earlier this week by police. According to a criminal complaint filed by the Butler County Distric... Read more
Josh Shapiro is getting his transition into the office of governor underway. At a press conference yesterday, Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor-elect Austin Davis said they are seeking applica... Read more
Butler County is now seeking bids for the Marion Township sewer project. After securing additional state funding last month that will entirely cover the nearly $5 million project, officials... Read more
Butler Memorial Hospital is once again receiving high acclaim for its safety from a national watchdog. The Leapfrog Group gave the hospital an “A” safety grade for achievements in protecting... Read more
Butler County officials say they are making progress in improving the emergency shelter program for families in the area. Nearly $80,000 was just approved to transfer into help for the emerg... Read more
The Butler County Chamber of Commerce is once again offering an opportunity for local community members to get together. The Chamber’s Friday Morning Coffee Club is returning Friday from 8 t... Read more
With Thanksgiving now one week away, AAA is projecting that travel will rise to near pre-pandemic levels. An expected 54.6 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this holid... Read more
While the official winter season is still over a month away, the temperatures are falling and we’ve already seen some snow showers. State officials are taking this time to remind drivers abo... Read more
Thursday is Children’s Grief Awareness Day and a local school district is raising awareness of the occasion. Students, teachers, and staff members in the Mars Area School District are being... Read more
A recent report from a national organization highlights the toll of lung cancer in our state as well as examines indicators of new cases. The 5th annual State of Lung Cancer report from the... Read more
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