Read the latest news from today along with all of the articles published yesterday to the website in preparation for the current print edition of the Butler Eagle.
State police in Butler are conducting DUI checkpoints around the county for Thanksgiving weekend.
The sobriety checkpoints will be active from Wednesday, Nov. 26, to Sun...
On the heels of new grocery store chains, Wegmans and Meijer, moving into Cranberry Township, existing retailer Costco is seeking to expand its offerings.
The warehouse c...
Slippery Rock Area School District has hired a new business manager who will take over the role in early 2026.
District school board members voted on Monday, Nov. 24, to ...
The following items were collected from various police departments and district courts:
Adams Twp
Nov. 14 — Michael William Talarico, 41, of Bethel Park, was charged with...
Butler Health System, an affiliate of Independence Health System, hopes to obtain the consent of bondholders and a lender by Dec. 12 to proceed with the merger between In...
The Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV is hosting its third annual sensory-friendly early intervention family night with Santa Claus Friday, Dec. 5.
The evening, which will ...
For its 60th anniversary, the Spirit of Christmas parade will look back upon its history in the area using its theme, “Christmas through the Decades.”
The 2025 rendition,...
JEFFERSON TWP — In the brand new Brayman Innovation Center, a highlight of Knoch School District’s newly renovated high school, students were shown something different fr...
A former Winfield Township man serving a life sentence in prison for the shooting death of another man in 1995 is suing a Butler County Common Pleas Court judge, a former...
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — On the frozen edge of the world, staying in practice as a professional musician takes ingenuity, grit and a plastic instrument for schoolchildre...
CHICAGO — A pair of snowy owls spotted along a Lake Michigan beach has drawn curious crowds and sparked happy speculation about how long the Arctic birds of prey will cal...
WASHINGTON — The White House is circulating a proposal that would extend subsidies to help consumers pay for coverage under the Affordable Care Act for two more years, as...
PARIS — The Paris prosecutor announced four more arrests Tuesday in connection with the stunning heist at the Louvre Museum in October by a gang that made off with $102 m...
CYPRESS, Texas — Kenny Beck surveyed the damage Tuesday to his family’s two-story home after at least two tornadoes tore through the Houston area, damaging over 100 homes...
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump didn't bring much holiday cheer Tuesday when bestowing ceremonial pardons on two Thanksgiving turkeys, dispensing more insults than go...
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Children and families in Gaza scooped muddy water from their tents on Tuesday, trying to protect the few belongings that remain after two year...
WASHINGTON — Hackers working for Russian intelligence attacked an American engineering company this fall, investigators at a U.S. cybersecurity company said Tuesday — see...
KABUL, Afghanistan — Afghanistan’s Taliban government on Tuesday accused Pakistan of launching deadly overnight strikes in three eastern provinces, but Pakistan’s militar...
KYIV, Ukraine — A renewed U.S. push to end the war between Russia and Ukraine is gathering momentum, although some of the key issues remain unresolved, officials said Tue...
We’re two weeks removed from the end of the high school football season, at least in Butler County.
As the state playoffs continue for another two weeks, and as postseaso...
Jase Renwick scored three goals, and Aden Devore added two goals and two assists as Butler routed Wheeling Catholic 10-1 Tuesday night at Wesbanco Arena.
The defense held...
The College Football Playoff rankings placed the spotlight on, where else this year, “6-7" — flip-flopping Oregon and Ole Miss in those spots while keeping their top five...
No. 1 Ohio State and No. 2 Indiana are closing in on a historic matchup in Indianapolis.
If the Buckeyes and Hoosiers win this week against rivals Michigan and Purdue — a...
With one week remaining, almost every conference title game spot is still up for grabs across the FBS. Whether the scenarios are complicated (looking at you, ACC, MAC and...
PITTSBURGH — Aaron Rodgers and his broken left wrist could play Sunday when the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Buffalo Bills.
The 41-year-old Rodgers practiced in a limite...
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes received a record $3,436,343 from this year's pre-arbitration bonus pool, raising his two-year total to $5,588,400 under the initia...
The 2025-26 high school girls basketball season will include the return of established leaders for some Butler County teams, while others will be counting on players ...
SLIPPERY ROCK — A number of Slippery Rock University athletes and coaches have made their mark on the PSAC over the years.
Earlier this fall, some of them were recognized...
At the Butler Eagle, we have a lot to be thankful for this year.
We have been blessed with great employees in every department, from maintenance to the business offices, ...
There is a familiar saying that you can choose your friends, but not your family. For most of the year, that fact can feel like a blessing and a curse. During the holiday...
Moving to Butler after growing up near the border of Texas and Louisiana left Lisa Quebedeaux with a distinct lack of Cajun food that is typical for the area, including o...
FRANKLIN TWP — Everyone who has kitchen scraps, grass clippings and fallen leaves can easily parlay those seemingly disposable resources into a rich, nutrient-filled addi...
FLOWOOD, Miss. — They’re both round, orange and probably bad for your health, but which is the better Thanksgiving dessert: pumpkin or sweet potato pie? For most people, ...
When 11-year-old Mitchell Gore spent $80 of his birthday money on wristbands to raise awareness of Down syndrome, he had no idea his initial act of kindness would lead to...
Even though there are many options on our Thanksgiving table, we pay attention to the breadbasket. And every year, one of the nonnegotiable items is cornbread. This year,...
It’s the start of Thanksgiving week, the time when home cooks across America suddenly recognize the daunting task ahead.
More than 90% of people in the U.S. celebrate th...
Saxonburg is kicking off the countdown to Christmas on Black Friday, Nov. 28, with its annual holiday parade.
The parade begins at 7 p.m. from the Saxonburg Volunteer Fir...
In loving memory of our very dear mother Irene Fair who passed away November 26, 2008.
Mom, there hasn't been a day when we haven't thought of you, when we haven't felt t...
In loving memory of our beloved Florence V. Umstead who was called home 29 years ago today, November 26.
To lose someone so special is a never ending grief.
On that day G...
A copy of the first Superman issue, unearthed by three brothers cleaning out their late mother’s attic, netted $9.12 million this month at a Texas auction house, which sa...
If you think gifts for movie lovers begin and end with Blu-Rays and cineplex gift cards, think again. There’s lots of ways to get creative (and impress) the film fan in y...
A gift doesn’t have to be big or pricy to feel thoughtful. Instead of the usual bottle of wine, give something that makes your recipient feel truly seen: a little edible...
Join Cranberry Township for its Sensory Friendly Santa Drive-Thru, a holiday experience designed for individuals who prefer a quieter, low-stimulus environment. Sensory S...
East Brady Borough in Clarion County and the East Brady Area Development Corporation announced the annual Cookie Crawl and Light Up Night is being held from 10 a.m. to 6 ...
Graham Park in Cranberry Township will again host a Thanksgiving fun run for people looking to start their holiday off with a trot.
The Turkey Chase 5K supports the Senec...
Whether you plan on celebrating “Friendsgiving” or Thanksgiving, I hope you’re working up an appetite for this weekend.
I was never a fan of Thanksgiving, because I don’t...
Matt Diesel opened his sports performance facility off Route 19 in Cranberry Township to try and fix something he believed had gone sideways in youth sports.
He said in r...
