Kristi Steighner, daughter of Kevin and Lynette Caparosa of Butler, recently passed the National Council Licensure Examination of Registered Nurses exam and is now a certified nurse.

Steighner is a recent graduate of Gannon University and a graduate of Butler High School.

Several students from the Mars School District were recognized recently for their participation in the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board's annual Alcohol Awareness Poster Contest.Winners from the Mars school district by grade include:Kindergarten: Allison WrightThird grade: Beau Lazzo, Lea Eidenshink and Spencer PoseyFourth grade: Samantha Brueckner, Chenoa Marshall and Emily QuailFifth grade: Ethan Lambert, Robbie Mettus, Kaela Wnorowski, Corinne Talhouk and Helen Candea