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More severe storms could be headed for Butler County
March 29, 2020 - 01:36 pm
Six new COVID-19 cases reported overnight in Butler County, 643 statewide
March 29, 2020 - 12:07 pm
Pennsylvania Department of Health reports 533 new COVID-19 cases overnight
March 28, 2020 - 02:13 pm
Coronavirus
Cancellations in and around Butler County
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Primary election date postponed until June 2
Gov. Wolf signs bill on Friday
Gov. Tom Wolf signed the bill changing the 2020 primary election to June 2, along with three other separate bills that help combat the coronavirus pandemic.
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President signs $2.2T stimulus
Congress acts swiftly to ease pandemic effects
Acting swiftly in an extraordinary time, the House rushed President Donald Trump a $2.2 trillion rescue package Friday which he signed, tossing a life preserver to a U.S.
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County added to Wolf's stay-at-home mandate
:Stay at home unless absolutely necessary.
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BMH reports 2nd virus death
Congressman Mike Kelly tests positive for COVID-19
Butler Health System reported another death due to the coronavirus Friday afternoon.
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Trust in God on this journey
Today’s Psalm for my text is one of 15 Psalms called the Pilgrim Psalms or Songs of Ascent.
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News
VA suspends volunteer programs
Butler VA suspends volunteer program
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Virus lockdowns could lift slowly
WASHINGTON — For the millions of Americans living under some form of lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus, not knowing when the restrictions will end is a major source of anxiety.
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How can congressional aid package help you?
WASHINGTON — Congress has approved an unprecedented $2.
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COVID-19 deals financial punch to states
The coronavirus is pounding state governments with a financial one-two punch, costing them millions to try to contain the disease just as businesses are shutting down and tax revenue is collapsing.
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Meghan Markle, Prince Harry settle in Los Angeles
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry made their move to leave Canada and settle permanently in Los Angeles before the border between Canada and the United States were shut last Friday, according to reports.
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Community
Trust God to free you from fear
When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. (Psalm 56:3, NIV)
Read moreToday's Verse
Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. On what principle? On that of observing the law? No, but on that of faith. For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from observing the law.
Chuckle of the Day
The longer you wait for your ship to come in, the more willing you are to accept a rowboat.
Interesting shrubs, perennials for 2020
Spring rains and warmer temperatures find us craving for a chance to explore new shrubs and perennials for our gardens and landscapes.
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ENGAGEMENTS
Yenick, Ruffaner
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The Art of Sharing
With classes on hold, Butler Catholic School put out a call to its families: Art class can still happen at home.
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BC3 students named to All-PA Academic Team
Two Butler County Community College sophomores will receive full-tuition, two-year scholarships toward completing a bachelor's degree at a state university.
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Lifesteps
Lifesteps Transition Program…The Next Step is designed for high school students and young adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, including autism, to prepare them to live as independently as possible — focusing on three primary areas: Independent Living Skills, Vocational & Employment Skills, and On-Going Education and Training.
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Sports
Cherished Championship
Courtnay (Rattigan) Bryson sometimes thinks back to her magical senior season at Karns City.
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Wisniewski just happy to come home
PITTSBURGH — Six months ago, Stefen Wisniewski's Sundays consisted of spending the afternoon watching the NFL on TV wondering if his phone was ever going to ring.
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MLB, players strike a deal
NEW YORK — Players agreed to a deal with Major League Baseball that would preserve service time in the event this season is canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, but left open details...
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NFL draft remains slated April 23-25
An NFL draft handled remotely because of the coronavirus pandemic is the latest twist to an event that has become as popular as any pro football happening short of the Super Bowl.
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Editorial
Virus curve will determine U.S.’s next move
President Donald Trump wants to reopen the U.S. economy by Easter — but the rapidly spreading coronavirus may thwart his plan.
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Stiffed by the stimulus
The surprising group left out of the coronavirus rescue bill
The $2 trillion stimulus package passed by the Senate Wednesday and the House Friday provides enormous loans to airlines and other businesses as well as rebates of $1,200 to most low- and...
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Bringing readers news essential job in pandemic
Many people are finding themselves having to recreate their job positions or job descriptions and roles to help their company or employer get through these difficult days.
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Be positive in a crisis
To all who wholeheartedly read the Butler Eagle Letters to the Editor, may you truly take everything in your lives and surroundings a good look.
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Changing vocabulary reflects COVID-19 reality
On top of everything else, now we have to learn a new language: lingua corona.
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Business
Internet use surges as families stay home
As people retreat into their homes, they are using technology at a record pace.
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Ford, Fiat Chrysler, others seek to restart factories
DETROIT — Ford, Fiat Chrysler, Honda and Toyota took steps Thursday to restart North American factories that have been closed to protect workers from the coronavirus.
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Layoffs a new reality for many businesses
Restaurants cut back staff
“My heart goes out to them,” Bob McCafferty said, in talking about his decision to lay off 150 of the 170 people employed by his businesses: North Country Brewing, North Country Canning...
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Sheetz removes self-serve items
Sheetz announced Monday its convenience stores eliminated self-serve coffee and beverages, as well as the availability of bakery items to help stem the spread of the coronavirus.
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Trump hoping to see U.S. economy reopened by Easter
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is hoping the United States will be reopened by Easter as he weighs how to relax nationwide social-distancing guidelines to put some workers...
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Arts & Entertainment
PEOPLE
NEW YORK — Robert Englund, the actor who turned Freddy Krueger into a fearsome household name, says he's looking forward to someone else taking a stab at reviving the “Nightmare on Elm...
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Virtual concerts offered weekly by Duquesne’s School of Music
Duquesne University’s Mary Pappert School of Music will offer orchestra music on Friday nights through May.
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Taylor Swift surprises some of her fans with money donations
Taylor Swift is helping fill the blank space where incomes have gone for several of her fans. Some have gotten thousands of dollars from the “Lover” and “1989” hit maker.
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Jackson estate gives to Broadway, Vegas needy
LOS ANGELES — The Michael Jackson estate is donating $300,000 to help entertainment industry workers on Broadway, the music business and in Las Vegas who have been hurt by the coronavirus...