HERSHEY — The only space that won’t be filled on Santino Sloboda’s mantel will be a state title.
But the Butler senior cemented his status among the best the co...
Campfire burns, a twisted ankle, hypothermia, frostbite — all very real dangers a person may experience when adventuring with a group or alone in remote environ...
Police have released the names of two women who were found dead at a Jackson Township home earlier this week.
Amy Byrd, 63, and Lanaya Lewis, 19, were found wi...
As struggles continue for emergency medical services, the Butler Eagle is taking a deep-dive look into what the situation is, how we got here and what the futur...
As wars in different corners of the world rage on, the people of Ukraine’s defense against Russian invaders has blown past the four year mark. It’s the longest ...
PIAA wrestling championships: Butler’s Santino Sloboda ‘let it fly’ to win bronz...
PIAA wrestling champio...
Scouts practice first aid using real scenarios at first-aid meet
Scouts practice first ...
Women found dead in Jackson Township identified
Women found dead in Ja...
Checkup: The State of Emergency Medical Services in Butler County
Checkup: The State of ...
4 years since invasion, local Ukrainian community stands together
As VA Butler Fire and Emergency Services undergoes significant operational changes, former employees worry the level of care provided to veterans and the surrounding comm...
With limited funds stretched to upgrade ambulances and hire emergency medical technicians, hiring a marketing coordinator wasn’t considered at Cranberry Township EMS — un...
For the second time in six months, Butler Memorial Hospital technicians are planning a demonstration.
A group of technicians are planning an “informational picket” to be ...
A former Riverview Intermediate Unit teacher has been sentenced to 84 months in prison followed by 10 years of supervised release after pleading guilty to violating feder...
The following items were collected from various police departments and district courts:
Adams Twp
Feb. 19 — Cheryl B. Binstock, 72, of Mars, was charged with misdemeanor ...
A woman was charged with stalking after she returned by Uber to a residence she had been ordered to leave by Adams Township police, who had given her a courtesy ride to t...
A Butler man is accused of stealing jewelry from a Butler Township home when working in the home for a moving company.
Fredrick Eldwin Hodgkins, 67, was charged Wednesda...
Skimmers were used to steal information from customers’ Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards at two Butler locations — something that appears to be part of a national...
WASHINGTON — Most of America “springs forward” Sunday for daylight saving time. Losing that hour of sleep can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day; it als...
When changing the clocks this weekend, check the batteries in the smoke detector, too.
That’s the recommendation of the American Red Cross, which has ...
A few weeks ago, I attended a national conference in Washington for community college leaders. The agenda included regular hot topics in higher educat...
A few days ago I attended a wrestling match between Pitt, Penn State and Slippery Rock University club teams at Morrow Field House.
Sitting about six ...
In response to a recent submission entered by Mr. Calvin Kane (“Letters not reflective of county,” Feb. 22, Page A4):
Despite what you may think, I do...
Allegheny General Hospital, part of Allegheny Health Network, has launched its comprehensive Adult Congenital Heart Center, a regional resource for pa...
American consumers pulled back their spending to start 2026, extending the malaise in retail sales that began late last year.
Retail sales fell 0.2% i...
WASHINGTON — American employers unexpectedly cut 92,000 jobs last month, a sign that the labor market remains under strain. The unemployment rate blip...
Independence Health System has added a new orthopedic surgeon to its roster at Butler Memorial Hospital.
Anthony Mustovich has been added to the staff...
NEW YORK — Stocks sank on Wall Street Thursday after the price of oil spiked to its highest level since the summer of 2024 because of the war with Ir...
Moraine State Park has a full schedule of special events lined up for the month of March.
March 14, 12:30 p.m.: In honor of Women’s History Month, history buffs are i...
“Hoppers” might be built with familiar parts, but Pixar’s latest isn’t trying to hide its various influences. Instead, this buoyant, freewheeling adventure about a spirit...
NEW YORK — Savannah Guthrie made an off-camera appearance Thursday at NBC's “Today” show studios to thank colleagues for their support since her mother Nancy went missing...
LOS ANGELES — Here’s the story … of how a modest mid-century home became a Los Angeles landmark.
The LA city council voted unanimously on Wednesday to designate the so-c...
Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards will soon be a great-grandfather.
The 82-year-old rock star’s granddaughter Ella Richards posted a photo on Instagram seeming to s...
JUNEAU, Alaska — A deckhand on the reality television show “Deadliest Catch,” which documents the lives of crab fishermen working in one of the world’s harshest environme...
At Passavant Community in Zelienople, the beauty of kindness arrives on four wheels. Once a month, a pushcart filled with fresh-cut flowers donated by Trader Joe’s makes...
Cranking up the volume in your car may sound harmless and fun, but it could lead to hearing problems in your older years -- and possibly even increase your risk of dement...
WASHINGTON — Colorectal cancer is a threat not just to older adults but increasingly to young men and women, too. It’s now the top cancer killer of Americans younger than...
BUTLER TWP — The dance floor may be new for the group of seniors who get together every Monday to line dance together, but the steps remain the same.
The senior line danc...
BROOKLYN, Ill. — Sr. Julia Huiskamp, all 4 feet and 10 inches of her, oversees everything at the Thomas Terry Community Center: the food pantry, the child care, the fundr...
Every morning Irena Tkachenko starts her day the same way: by telephoning her relatives and friends in Ukraine to see if they are still OK.
Tkachenko,...
Three young Ukrainian families who escaped their war-torn hometown of Kharkov think the American holiday of Thanksgiving is a good time to say they ca...
CRANBERRY TWP — Huge, steaming pots of homemade food and endless carafes of coffee and tea sustain 11 adults and children seeking refuge at the crowde...
When it comes to helping those in need, Butler County residents have proven their generosity again and again by donating amounts large and small strai...
Two young Ukrainian families are relieved to be watching the deer and chipmunks frolic on their hosts’ Cranberry Township lawn, and not wondering wher...
HARRISBURG — In the coming years, Pennsylvania will receive more than $1 billion in federal funding to bring high-speed internet access to everyone in...
The Biden administration on Monday continued its push toward internet-for-all by 2030, announcing about $667 million in new grants and loans to build ...
STATE COLLEGE — Before Pennsylvania can spend an almost $1.2 billion windfall of federal funding for high-speed internet, it must figure out how to us...
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority is asking for the public’s opinion until Friday, March 10 on two potential action plans for wider int...
CRANBERRY TWP — Pennsylvania is set to get a piece of $42.5 billion in federal money to help expand broadband internet access to underserved areas.
On...
