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🌱 Which Mars Area grad is shining in Gannon’s athlete honors list?

Mars, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 3 min read

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:

  • Which Mars Area grad is shining in Gannon’s athlete honors list?

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Music and Arts Festival and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A morning shower in places, with a high of 74 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Thursday: Pleasant with lots of sun, temps: high: 76, low: 51.
  • Friday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Stangelo, Smerick Named Gannon Student-Athletes of the Week (gannonsports.com) — A Gannon University roundup of Student-Athletes of the Week includes volleyball player Lauren Atwell, listed from Mars, Pa. and Mars Area High School, giving a nod to local talent competing at the college level. The feature mainly celebrates current baseball and softball standouts but also showcases the broad roster of past honorees with Mars ties.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mars

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday April 23
  • PSSA Testing - ELA (Grades 3-8)
    Seneca Valley SD Evans City, PA 16033
  • Lou Gamber - Patio/Dining Room — Narcisi Winery
    Narcisi Winery , 4578 Gibsonia Rd , Gibsonia
    6:00 pm
    • Friday April 24
  • Tim Vitullo - Patio — Narcisi Winery
    Narcisi Winery , 4578 Gibsonia Rd , Gibsonia
    6:00 pm
    • Saturday April 25
  • PTO I Love CVE Fun Run (CVE)
    Zelienople Park
    10:00 am
    • Sunday April 26
  • Still Not Okay
    Jergel's Rhythm Grille , 103 Slade Lane , Warrendale
    6:00 pm
    • Monday April 27
  • PSSA Testing - Mathematics, Science and Makeups (Grades 3-8)
    Seneca Valley SD Evans City, PA 16033
    • Tuesday April 28
  • School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
    Seneca Valley SD Evans City, PA 16033
    • Sunday May 3
  • Zach Bellas
    Steamworks Creative , 4967 William Flinn Hwy #6 , Gibsonia
    6:00 pm
    • Tuesday May 5
  • Family Paint Party
    North Park Lounge Richland , 5301 Ranalli Dr , Gibsonia
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • SBM Management posted a job opening for Custodian in Mars. Apply here.
  • Circle K Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Mars. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mars here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Gas Prices Down Over Past Week - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA (butlerradio.com)
  • Art Show to hit Butler in May (921news.com)
  • Butler and North Catholic basketball coaches Clement and Rocco stepping down (wbut.com)

Pittsburgh

  • Pittsburgh PizzaFest 2026: Get Details Here (patch.com)
  • Former Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin Takes New Job (patch.com)
  • Security To Be Strict For NFL Draft In Pittsburgh: What To Know (patch.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: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. 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.