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🌱 Why Mars is a must-see Butler County stop during NFL Draft week

What's up Mars! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Mars is a must-see Butler County stop during NFL Draft week

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Music and Arts Festival and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mainly cloudy and very warm, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 80, low: 43.
  • Sunday: Windy and much colder, with a high of 50 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Places to visit in Butler County while in Pittsburgh for the NFL draft (butlereagle.com) — Visitors coming for the 2026 NFL Draft are encouraged to make a side trip to Mars, the quirky Butler County borough known for its flying saucer and small-town shops. The guide also spotlights other nearby attractions, from a Jeep-themed stop in Butler to cemeteries, museums, and unique roadside treats across the county, all within easy reach of Pittsburgh.
   

📸 Around Mars

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mars

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This was the beginning of the day and ended up having a true friend at the end.
    God puts people in our lives when you at least expect them to be there. Thank you again for allowing me to do your yard and making you a happy person… (Nextdoor Franklin Rd)
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Mars. Apply here.
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for 16-17 Year Old Crew Team Member in Mars. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mars here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Butler

  • Butler Schools Receive $500K Grant For Programming - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA (butlerradio.com)
  • Independence Health System Celebrates Major Milestones in Cardiovascular Medicine (explorejeffersonpa.com)

Ok Mars! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Mars

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Mars

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.