A spring without baseball

Anticipating the spring sports season is nothing new for Josh Forbes, Jason Thompson and Matt Diesel.

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ADOPT A SENIOR

Benefactors sending care packages to lift spirits of 2020 graduates

Caralyn Dufala, a senior at Mars Area High School, has attended four high schools in four years. When the coronavirus pandemic hit, it stunted some of her plans. But a Facebook group called Butler County 2020 Adopt a Senior, where seniors can be “adopted,” has lifted her spirits.

"Butler County 2020 Adopt a Senior" page on Facebook has brightened the outlook of many members of the Class of 2020.

5/20/2020 Cranberry Living 0 comments

Doubly Dynamic

Mars' Michael Carmody hits a layup against South Fayette.

ADAMS TWP — With 2020 being all about the coronavirus pandemic, high school seniors will certainly never forget this year.

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COVID-19 affects Butler school budget

The Butler Area School District 2020-21 budget proposal approved Monday looked much different from the version prepared a couple months ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Adopt a Senior

Benefactors sending care packages to lift spirits of 2020 grads

Butler Area High School senior Fallon Brim smiles as she shows off the gift package she received from her someone who “adopted” her.
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"Butler County 2020 Adopt a Senior" page on Facebook has brightened the outlook of many members of the Class of 2020.

5/11/2020 Cranberry Local News 0 comments

Adopt a Senior

Benefactors sending care packages to lift spirits of 2020 grads

"Butler County 2020 Adopt a Senior" page on Facebook has brightened the outlook of many members of the Class of 2020.

5/11/2020 Local News 0 comments

RITES OF PASSAGE

Area schools still hope to hold prom, graduation

Districts examine summer options

Graduating seniors mug for the camera on their way to the 109th commencement ceremony at Mars Area High School in 2018. This year's graduation ceremony, scheduled for June 12, has been postponed. District officials are looking at ways to hold prom and graduation in a school year disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.

In recent days, school districts all over Butler County have been devising plans to save those cornerstones of high school life — promo and graduation.

4/22/2020 Cranberry Local News 0 comments

SIGNS OF THEIR TIME

Small actions big statement for seniors

Butler Area School District teacher and coach Meghan Lucas and other teachers and volunteers hand out yard signs supporting the graduating class of 2020 Saturday at Butler Senior High School. Parents and students picked up the signs in a drive-through manner using approprate social distancing practices and personal protective equipment.

Butler and Karns City high school seniors get a little recognition with signs made to mark their senior year.

4/20/2020 Local News 0 comments

SIGNS OF THEIR TIME

Small actions big statement for area high school seniors

Butler and Karns City high school seniors get a little recognition with signs made to mark their senior year.

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RITES OF PASSAGE

Seniors, districts still hope to hold prom, graduation

Districts examine summer options

Many students decorated their ceremonial caps with custom designs at a previous Slippery Rock High School graduation held at Slippery Rock University Morrow Field House.

In recent days, school districts all over Butler County have been devising plans to save those cornerstones of high school life — promo and graduation.