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Poets express takes on racism and hate

Dozens of people observed the 55th anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4 by sharing poetry reflecting on racism and hate at the Butler Are...

April 19, 2023 Local News

Renfrew woman pleads guilty to embezzling $1.6M

A 57-year-old Renfrew woman pleaded guilty to 11 federal fraud and false statement charges, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Constance Stobert was accused of...

April 19, 2023 Crime & Courts

Heating assistance deadline looming

The deadline to apply for a one-time Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) grant is approaching. Those who meet eligibility requirements can receive from $30...

April 19, 2023 Local News

Paintings hung to honor Joan Chew

Three paintings recently hung for public display show a little known or forgotten side of an adept, barrier breaking county politician and philanthropist. Paintings by th...

April 19, 2023 Local News

Event to replace Saxonburg arts festival a go

SAXONBURG – The event conceived by the Saxonburg Area Business Association to replace the canceled Saxonburg Festival of the Arts in September apparently has the support ...

April 19, 2023 Local News

Mars school board rehires solicitor, denies pay raise

ADAMS TWP – The Mars Area School District school board voted unanimously to reappoint the district's solicitor Tuesday, but failed to pass a pay raise proposed by the fir...

April 19, 2023 Local News

Mars school district files suit to void state education guidelines

The Mars Area School District and two other area districts have filed a lawsuit asking Commonwealth Court to void education guidelines that include "culturally relevant a...

April 19, 2023 Local News

BASA sends letter to customers containing sale info

Butler Area Sewer Authority has sent a letter to customers with pertinent information on the sale of the authority to Pennsylvania American Water. The letter reminds cust...

April 19, 2023 Local News

Cranberry Township supervisor seeks full term on board

Cranberry Township Supervisor Karen Newpol announced her candidacy for reelection to the position Tuesday, April 18. She was unanimously selected in 2022 to fill the vaca...

April 19, 2023 Local News

Mars library book sale runs May 4-6

The Mars Area Public Library, 107 Grand Ave., Mars, will have its spring book sale from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 4, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 5 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 6. Used ...

April 19, 2023 Local News

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