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Mars Fightin’ Planet voted nation’s best high school mascot
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 Bra...
Seneca Valley could add personal finance to graduation requirements, proposes cut to health requirements
JACKSON TWP — The Seneca Valley school board is expected to vote Monday, May 11, to update graduation requirements, adding a new personal finance course mandate...
Mars Area approves budget with no millage increase
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...
Timko, Nicholas debate data centers at GOP forum
CRANBERRY TWP — On Tuesday, Ethan Nicholas and Scott Timko, candidates for the vacant 12th District seat in the state House of Representatives, participated in ...
Callery man, 76, accused of possessing controlled substances
A Callery man is accused of having multiple controlled substances and more than $100,000 in his home. Robert Girling Ryberg Jr., 76, was charged Saturday, May 2...
Mars Fightin’ Planet voted nation’s best high school mascot
Mars Fightin’ Planet v...
Seneca Valley could add personal finance to graduation requirements, proposes cu...
Seneca Valley could ad...
Mars Area approves budget with no millage increase
Mars Area approves bud...
Timko, Nicholas debate data centers at GOP forum
Timko, Nicholas debate...
Callery man, 76, accused of possessing controlled substances
Callery man, 76, accus...
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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...
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This week, voters across America will determine whether Mars Area High School’s beloved mascot, the Fightin’ Planet, is the best in the nation. Mars is competing in the f...
May 03, 2026 Local News
Pennsylvania residents who haven’t yet registered to vote have until today — Monday, May 4 — to do so to vote in this year’s primary election, which takes place Tuesday, ...
May 03, 2026 Local News
Cranberry Township EMS, taking inspiration from Alle-Kiski, is spearheading an initiative its chief believes will improve service and provide yearly funding. The initiati...
May 02, 2026 Local News
While Cranberry Township EMS and municipal leaders are still making plans for a proposed ambulance authority, the Alle-Kiski Emergency Services Authority in nearby Allegh...
May 02, 2026 Local News
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North Catholic girls track and field coach Terry Fisher believed his 4x400-meter relay tea...
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Mars Area High School will have its 2026 prom from 7 to 10:45 p.m. on Friday, May 8, at th...
 
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April 29, 2026
Four Seneca Valley students recently won awards at the Family, Career and Community Leader...
April 23, 2026
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April 23, 2026
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Special Sections
With high school graduations on the horizon, for many students, it’s time for them and their families to look ahead to the next level of their educati...
April 28, 2026 Special Sections
As college enrollment among 18-year-olds continues to decline, higher education institutions in the county are being pushed to rethink how they operat...
April 28, 2026 Special Sections
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April 21, 2026 Special Sections
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Digital Divide
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