Police departments honored by AAAThree police departments in and near Butler County are among the nearly 50 departments that have been honored with Platinum Awards from AAA for traffic safety efforts.The Cranberry Township police, the Grove City police and state police Troop D in Butler Township were given the awards.“Each organization has gone above and beyond the call of duty to make their community a safer place for motorists and residents,” said J.J. Miller, AAA East Central safety adviser.The departments were among those nationwide that participated in the Community Traffic Safety Program recognized by AAA East Central.

Marshall to hold town hall meeting JACKSON TWP — Rep. Jim Marshall, R-14th, will have a town hall meeting at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Jackson Township Municipal Building, 140 Magill Road.Marshall said in a release, “I encourage everyone to come and discuss what is happening in Harrisburg and around the district.”For information, call 724-847-1352 or visit www.RepMarshall.com.

Mars Boy Scouts plan pancake benefit Mars Boy Scout Troop 58 will sponsor a benefit pancake breakfast Saturday at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church in Middlesex Township. It runs from 7 a.m. to noon. Proceeds will help needy families at Christmas time.