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Kittanning cat rides 100 miles on roof of family’s vehicle
RAYBURN TWP, Armstrong County — It was an foggy morning in September at a gas station off Interstate 80 when Kittanning resident Margaret Denardo and her family...
Help via Butler County’s housing vouchers stalled since last September
Primary waiting list sits at nearly 1,000 in-need
Mars alum and bride’s ‘ketchup connection catches attention of ex-Steeler
Dr. Michael and Logan Sybert wanted their wedding day to feel uniquely Pittsburgh — and there are few cultural icons that represent the Steel City better than H...
WPIAL, District 9 football playoffs final scores, bracket updates: Karns City, North Catholic win, Freeport knocked out
Karns City has a chance to punch its ticket to the PIAA championships, while Freeport and North Catholic enter their WPIAL quarterfinals as underdogs trying to ...
Karns City football plasters Central Clarion for District 9 title, berth in PIAA tournament
BROOKVILLE — C.J. Emrick’s fumble recovery in the end zone did not simply give Karns City an early lead in Friday’s District 9 Class 2A championship game agains...
Kittanning cat rides 100 miles on roof of family’s vehicle
Kittanning cat rides 1...
Help via Butler County’s housing vouchers stalled since last September
Help via Butler County...
Mars alum and bride’s ‘ketchup connection catches attention of ex-Steeler
Mars alum and bride’s ...
WPIAL, District 9 football playoffs final scores, bracket updates: Karns City, N...
WPIAL, District 9 foot...
Karns City football plasters Central Clarion for District 9 title, berth in PIAA...
Karns City football pl...
Top Headlines
The Lighthouse Foundation, a Christian nonprofit and food bank based in Middlesex Township, has closed on the site of the former Furniture Galleries store on Pittsburgh R...
November 08, 2025 Religion
A Cranberry Township man is facing charges from the Pennsylvania attorney general after reportedly receiving insurance reimbursements for using a ride service that doesn’...
November 08, 2025 Local News
The Butler County Computation Return Board on Friday, Nov. 7, began the painstaking process of counting write-in votes and provisional ballots that were submitted for Tue...
November 08, 2025 Elections
Three Detroit men accused of committing fraud using Walmart Pay in Cranberry Township are facing similar charges in Butler Township. Parys Kendell Warren, 24, Anthony Jo...
November 08, 2025 Local News
Two men are accused of burglarizing a Clay Township residence while carrying weapons, marijuana and related paraphernalia. Craig Allen Ambrose, 46, of Elizabeth, and Pag...
November 08, 2025 Local News
News
Cranberry Wealth and The Burgess Law Firm have opened new offices at 20206 Route 19, Suite 300, in Cranberry Township. A grand opening celebration is set for 3 to 6 p.m. ...
November 08, 2025 Local News
At-home gut microbiome tests are trending, selling insights to the curious, empowerment to the chronically ill and a claimed path to longevity to the wellness-conscious. ...
November 08, 2025 Health
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission will permit a proposal for Pennsylvania American Water to offer more than $18 million in bill credits to customers across the s...
November 08, 2025 Local News
Despite stalled budget negotiations, members of the state General Assembly haven’t been idle over recent months. Here is a look at some of the legislation introduced by t...
November 08, 2025 Local News
Despite stalled budget negotiations, members of the state General Assembly haven’t been idle over recent months. Here is a look at some of the legislation introduced by t...
November 08, 2025 Local News
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Community
A stargazer’s holiday telescope shopping guide
Today's Verse
Today in History
 
Cranberry Township works to preserve longtime farm
November 07, 2025
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration, in conjunction with the state Public Utility Commissio...
November 07, 2025
Writers have an outlet and an audience with Cranberry Writing Club
November 06, 2025
It’s not just a vibe. Numbers show that Butler County’s population is growing older every ...
November 05, 2025
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Sports
Karns City and North Catholic are still dancing this far into the season. The Gremlins and...
 
ELIZABETH TWP, Allegheny County — In the misty and, at times, downpouring rain at the venu...
November 07, 2025
OHIO TWP — Avonworth showed why it is undefeated, the defending champion and the No. 1 see...
November 07, 2025
Three Butler County high school football teams — Mars, Freeport and North Catholic —learne...
November 07, 2025
Nineteen teams descended Wednesday on the Butler Family YMCA for the first Butler Eagle Ba...
November 07, 2025
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Editorial
I am the wife of Corey Comperatore. He was my soulmate, best friend and husband for over 29 years. He was an amazing father. His kids were his No. 1 p...
November 08, 2025 Letters to the Editor
In a recent article about the building project proposed by Seneca Valley School District (“Seneca fact sheet details renovation proposal,” Oct. 14, Pa...
November 08, 2025 Letters to the Editor
In the Friday, Nov. 7, edition of the Butler Eagle, we learned about this year’s Butler County Veteran of the Year, James McMullen. McMullen served fr...
November 08, 2025 Our Opinion
For my first letter to the editor, I would like to thank the Butler Eagle for the Oct. 19 front page photo showing two high school football players kn...
November 08, 2025 Letters to the Editor
November 08, 2025 Cartoons
Business
Butler-based Armco Credit Union will award $20,000 in scholarships in 2026 to students attending college or vocational trade schools. Twenty scholarsh...
November 08, 2025 Business
WASHINGTON — When Carly Kaprive left a job in Kansas City and moved to Chicago a year ago, she figured it would take three to six months to find a new...
November 07, 2025 Business
Anxious travelers across the U.S. felt a bit of relief Friday as airlines mostly stayed on schedule while gradually cutting hundreds of daily flights ...
November 07, 2025 National News
NEW YORK — The world’s richest man was just handed a chance to become history’s first trillionaire. Elon Musk won a shareholder vote on Thursday that...
November 07, 2025 National News
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump unveiled a deal Thursday with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to expand coverage and reduce prices for the p...
November 06, 2025 National News
Weekend Entertainment
Historic Harmony will host WeihnachtsMarkt, its annual German-inspired holiday market, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, N...
November 06, 2025 Weekend Entertainment
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Arts & Entertainment
NEW YORK — Not like us? More like him: Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy Award nominations, announced Friday. The rapper is up for nine trophies at February’s ceremon...
November 08, 2025 Arts & Entertainment
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Journey have announced a farewell tour. The act is calling this last road show the Final Frontier Tour, a reference to the n...
November 06, 2025 Arts & Entertainment
Something has changed for “Wicked” star Jonathan Bailey, something is not the same — he is People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2025. The magazine's pick was announced...
November 06, 2025 People
Moraine State Park is inviting parkgoers to spend their Veterans Day hiking along the park’s Hilltop Trail starting at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11. Those who participate are...
November 06, 2025 Arts & Entertainment
Ana de Armas has reportedly called it quits with Tom Cruise, nearly a year after the stars first sparked rumors of a May-December romance — or showmance. The “Ballerina” ...
November 04, 2025 People
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Special Sections
How farmland is being preserved amid development
November 06, 2025 Agriculture
There’s no better way to take in the fall season’s cool weather and foliage than hiking. As many dog owners know, plenty of dogs enjoy hiking just as much as their owners...
November 04, 2025 Special Sections
Nevin’s Hunting Friends is still working to provide opportunities for enjoying the outdoors to those who otherwise wouldn’t have the chance. Nevin’s Hunting Friends is th...
November 04, 2025 Special Sections
Summary: Learn how Jackson Township is working to keep its recreational options in tip-top shape amid population growth. Don't miss out on “Tracking our Progress” — a...
October 22, 2025 Special Sections
Becoming a third class county could net a convention center for Butler County
October 21, 2025 Progress
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Seeking Refuge
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,...
February 24, 2023 Local News
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...
November 23, 2022 Local News
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...
July 16, 2022 Local News
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...
June 20, 2022 Local News
Two young Ukrainian families are relieved to be watching the deer and chipmunks frolic on their hosts’ Cranberry Township lawn, and not wondering wher...
June 18, 2022 Local News
Digital Divide
HARRISBURG — In the coming years, Pennsylvania will receive more than $1 billion in federal funding to bring high-speed internet access to everyone in...
August 30, 2023 Pennsylvania News
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 ...
August 22, 2023 National News
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...
July 18, 2023 Pennsylvania News
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority is asking for the public’s opinion until Friday, March 10 on two potential action plans for wider int...
February 27, 2023 Local News
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...
February 17, 2023 Business

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