Mars

Amanda Salkeld: Originally from Elizabeth, PA, I have called the Mars area home for over a decade. My husband, Nick, and I live in Middlesex Township with our two young...

I was born in Waterville, Maine, my father’s hometown. After his passing, my mother—originally from Pittsburgh—moved our family back to the city. Before I entered 10th grade, we settled in...

I live in Middlesex Twp with my family – an elementary school student, a high school student, and my wife who is a teacher at the MASD Primary Center.  Professionally,...

Justin Miller has called Middlesex Township home since 2003, living on a portion of his wife, Melissa's former family dairy farm. Justin is a 1996 graduate of Pine-Richland, and his...

I am a proud US Air Force Veteran and have leveraged my military experience into a successful career in Healthcare Information Technology.  Beyond my professional achievements, I am deeply committed...

Despite the ongoing state budget impasse in Harrisburg, Mars Area School District officials say the district is not experiencing any immediate financial strain. According to district responses, roughly 73% of...

Mars Area High School senior Katie Mueller stepped into the role of the event’s first student ambassador, rallying classmates and community members for the Walk for Hunger on Saturday morning....

MARS — As students and motorists adjust to new traffic patterns around Mars Area High School, PennDOT’s Route 228 Corridor Improvement Project continues to reshape one of Butler County’s busiest...

One of Butler County’s most popular fall traditions, Mars Applefest, will take over downtown Mars on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival draws more than...

In a 5-3 vote on June 12, the Mars Area School Board approved a $65.4 million budget for the 2025–2026 school year, which includes a 1.0 mill property tax increase....