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Local News
The Mars Area High School Fightin’ Planets have earned the title of Best High School Mascot in America as the winner of the 2026 National High School Mascot Brackets comp...
May 06, 2026 Local News
JACKSON TWP — The Seneca Valley school board is expected to vote next Monday, May 11, to update graduation requirements, adding a new personal finance course mandated by ...
May 06, 2026 Education
BUTLER TWP — Most elementary school students don’t spend class time learning about aerodynamics and the physics of flying. But on Tuesday, May 5, 10,000 kids across Penns...
May 06, 2026 Local News
CRANBERRY TWP — On Tuesday, Ethan Nicholas and Scott Timko, candidates for the vacant 12th District seat in the state House of Representatives, participated in a second c...
May 06, 2026 Local News
ADAMS TWP ― Mars Area School District residents will not see their taxes go up for the first time in three years. The district’s board will move forward with a $67.9 mil...
May 06, 2026 Education
Trick-or-treat will come a little early this year for residents of Evans City. Borough council has decided to move the tradition to the 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. window on Hallow...
May 06, 2026 Local News
Teachers at Broad Street Elementary School were treated to pizza and cupcakes for lunch Tuesday, May 5, as a show of gratitude for their hard work during teacher apprecia...
May 06, 2026 Local News
Other News
NEW YORK — With hundreds of vessels still stuck in the Persian Gulf and costs piling up, shipping companies are being whipsawed by uncertainty over how and when the Strai...
May 06, 2026 International News
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia fired dozens of drones at Ukraine in nighttime attacks, Ukrainian officials said Wednesday, disregarding a unilateral ceasefire announced by Kyiv t...
May 06, 2026 International News
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military fired on an Iranian oil tanker Wednesday as President Donald Trump sought to pressure Tehran into reaching a deal to end the war. The Islam...
May 06, 2026 International News
Sports
Stainton Forbes and Andrew Gettinger were the engine of Butler’s boys basketball team over the past two seasons. With the former landing on Slippery Rock University as hi...
May 06, 2026 Sports
Editorial
May 06, 2026 Other Voices
As the weather finally starts to warm up, there will be more and more outdoor events available throughout the Butler area. There will likely be several things to pick fr...
May 06, 2026 Our Opinion
Conservatism is in decline. True, it’s not dead — in 2025, a larger share of Americans described themselves as conservative, 35%, than liberal, 28%, but this seven-point ...
May 06, 2026 Other Voices
Community
Butler Senior High School held its annual prom Friday, May 1, at Butler County Community College. Students crowned Faith Schnur as queen and Zacharias Marra as king. Schn...
May 06, 2026 Community
Moniteau High School selected its prom royalty at its prom Saturday evening, May 2. Brendin Sankey was selected as prom king, Riley Ealy as prom queen, Emily Matz as prom...
May 06, 2026 Community
Announcements
Arts & Entertainment
NEW YORK — No money was exchanged in the settlement between Blake Lively and her “It Ends With Us” director and co-star Justin Baldoni when they laid down their arms Mond...
May 06, 2026 People
Son Rise Community Church will present a “Toss for Tomorrow” corn hole tournament at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 31. Winners will receive prizes for participation. They can also e...
May 06, 2026 Weekend Entertainment
Knoch High School will hold its prom Friday, May 8. The members of prom court are Ben Allen, Lindsey Wise, Zach Szebalskie, Brooke Yetter, Rocco DeLeonardis, Neah Ewing, ...
May 06, 2026 Weekend Entertainment
Slippery Rock High School’s prom will take place Friday, May 8, at Betsy’s Barn on Cheeseman Farm. The prom king and queen will be crowned at the grand march at the high...
May 06, 2026 Weekend Entertainment
Grove City High School ceramics students will present examples of their talent in an exhibition at the Grove City Historical Society. Students will display their works fr...
May 06, 2026 Weekend Entertainment
Glacier Ridge Trail Ultramarathons is inviting runners and hikers to explore Butler County's trail system through a series of 20-plus-mile route challenges. The organizat...
May 06, 2026 Weekend Entertainment
Freeport Area School District is holding a day of entrepreneurship event Tuesday, May 19, featuring entertainment from several artistic mediums. The Freeport Entrepreneur...
May 06, 2026 Weekend Entertainment
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May 06, 2026 Weekend Entertainment
A dress made of film strips, a dress inside of a dress and a body suit made of watches. This is not the start of a riddle. This is just a taste of some looks worn on the ...
May 06, 2026 Weekend Entertainment
Kids Day America will once again provide children with fun activities and games at an event this Saturday, May 9. The event, which was founded in 1999 by Care Chiropracti...
May 06, 2026 Weekend Entertainment
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