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Energy Dept. brings microscopes to RowanElementary students
CRANBERRY TWP — Armed with hand-held microscopes and a keen sense of curiosity, second-graders in Angela Cardillo's class at Rowan Elementary School set out around their classroom to explore the world unseen to the naked eye.
Evans City reaches pool funding goal
EVANS CITY — It was standing-room only at the Evans City Park Authority meeting Monday, where the park board announced the acquisition of funds required to match grants needed to begin the first phase of the swimming pool restorations.
EVANS CITY — It was standing-room only at the Evans City Park Authority meeting Monday, where the park board announced the acquisition of funds required to match grants needed to begin the first phase of the swimming pool restorations.
Slipped into Sunday’s classifieds, sandwiched between ads seeking antiques and a gasoline golf cart, a small notice from a Butler woman sought the community’s help to save her life.
A state representative from Philadelphia is asking for additional security measures after an allegedly hostile interaction with state Rep. Daryl Metcalfe last week.
Board approves summer projects
The Seneca Valley School Board approved more than $1.6 million in bids Monday to complete several building projects over the summer.
The Seneca Valley School Board approved more than $1.6 million in bids Monday to complete several building projects over the summer.
Communications director earns award for newsletter
ADAMS TWP — Josh Schwoebel, director of communications for the Mars School District, received an award in the Electronic Newsletters category of the 2017 Pennsylvania School Public Relations Association Excellence in Education Communication Contest.
ADAMS TWP — Josh Schwoebel, director of communications for the Mars School District, received an award in the Electronic Newsletters category of the 2017 Pennsylvania School Public Relations Association Excellence in Education Communication Contest.
Dozen cars broken into
Cranberry police are warning motorists not to leave valuables on display.
Cranberry police are warning motorists not to leave valuables on display.
Police Reports
These items have been collected from various police departments.
These items have been collected from various police departments.
Parade slated to honor student athletes at Mars
The Mars community will honor student-athletes in the school district with a parade April 28.
The Mars community will honor student-athletes in the school district with a parade April 28.
Politicians: Please spare usgunslinger accusations
If Chris Rabb seems overly sensitive about perceived threats of violence, it’s understandable when you hear his story.
If Chris Rabb seems overly sensitive about perceived threats of violence, it’s understandable when you hear his story.
United Way looking for volunteers
Butler County Tourism and Convention Bureau is partnering with Butler County’s United Way office to host an open house focusing on the United Way’s mission, how it impacts the community and how people can volunteer.
Butler County Tourism and Convention Bureau is partnering with Butler County’s United Way office to host an open house focusing on the United Way’s mission, how it impacts the community and how people can volunteer.
Butler School District Superintendent Brian White will be the speaker at Butler Community College's 50th commencement on May 16.
Church preschool taking applications
EVANS CITY — Westminster Church Preschool, 330 E. Main St., is accepting applications for the 2018-2019 school year for 3- to 5-year old children.
EVANS CITY — Westminster Church Preschool, 330 E. Main St., is accepting applications for the 2018-2019 school year for 3- to 5-year old children.
MIDLAND, Beaver County — Jordyn Walker of Cranberry Township plays a lead role in the musical “Big Fish” at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center.
Dog owners reminded of tags
Butler County Treasurer Diane Marburger said Thursday that she recently attended a meeting with other county treasurers and found that her counterparts are dealing with a flurry of dog owners coming to the treasurer’s office to buy a licenses for their pets.
Butler County Treasurer Diane Marburger said Thursday that she recently attended a meeting with other county treasurers and found that her counterparts are dealing with a flurry of dog owners coming to the treasurer’s office to buy a licenses for their pets.
Maria Thomas is the winner of the 2018 Butler County Employee of the Year award.
The Woodlands will host its Backyard Bash, a community event for children and adults with disabilities, on Saturday.
PENN TWP — It was all about service Thursday evening at the Butler County Tourism and Convention Bureau's annual Butler County Tourism Service Excellence Awards dinner at the Conley Resort and Golf Club.
Transit authority looks to boost ridership
The transit authority director and county commissioners are committed to a project to increase bus ridership from Butler to Pittsburgh.
The transit authority director and county commissioners are committed to a project to increase bus ridership from Butler to Pittsburgh.
No one was injured in a fire at the Buttercup Woodlands Camground Saturday night.
Farm Show receives $20,000 donation
The Butler Farm Show’s board of directors got a nice surprise at their meeting last Thursday — an unsolicited $20,000 donation.
The Butler Farm Show’s board of directors got a nice surprise at their meeting last Thursday — an unsolicited $20,000 donation.
Conor Lamb, Keith Rothfus will square off in new 17th
The race for the new 17th Congressional District, which includes some of Cranberry Township, will come down to Rep. Conor Lamb, D-18th, and Rep. Keith Rothfus, R-12th.
Man sentenced in federal conspiracy case
A Mars man who worked as a pharmacist and supervisor for Med-Fast Pharmacies was sentenced to one year and one day of incarceration Monday, after being convicted of conspiracy in connection with a 2003 scheme to mislabel and reuse old medications from nursing homes.
A Mars man who worked as a pharmacist and supervisor for Med-Fast Pharmacies was sentenced to one year and one day of incarceration Monday, after being convicted of conspiracy in connection with a 2003 scheme to mislabel and reuse old medications from nursing homes.
MARS — The Mars Bank has brought on Mark Schoen as senior vice president of risk management, where he will oversee internal audit functions and risk compliance.
E. coli concerns prompt Giant Eagle lettuce item recall
Giant Eagle is recalling multiple items prepared with romaine lettuce and sold in its Giant Eagle, Market District and GetGo locations across Western Pennsylvania because of concerns about E. coli contamination.
Giant Eagle is recalling multiple items prepared with romaine lettuce and sold in its Giant Eagle, Market District and GetGo locations across Western Pennsylvania because of concerns about E. coli contamination.
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