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Butler County dairy farmers respond to alternative milk ruling
According to a draft labeling recommendation released by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration last month, alternative milk products — such as almond, soy and o...
Armstrong County resident seeks class action status in suit against NexTier Bank
An Armstrong County resident is seeking class action certification of a lawsuit she filed against NexTier Bank that claims the bank improperly and excessively c...
‘One of the biggest’ summer car shows moves from Mars to Saxonburg
Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company will host “one of the biggest car shows” of the summer on July 29, according to organizer John Podolak. The Rumble Car Show wil...
Charges moved forward in Cranberry Twp homicide case
CRANBERRY TWP — There were sighs of relief mixed with tears of sorrow in the courtroom Friday as charges moved forward for a Cranberry Township woman accused of...
Karns City works 10 walks in 14-3 win over Kane
All Karns City coach Josh Smith asks out of his players is a good at-bat. Every hitter in his lineup delivered in a 14-3 win in four and a half innings against ...
Butler County dairy farmers respond to alternative milk ruling
Butler County dairy fa...
Armstrong County resident seeks class action status in suit against NexTier Bank
Armstrong County resid...
‘One of the biggest’ summer car shows moves from Mars to Saxonburg
‘One of the biggest’ s...
Charges moved forward in Cranberry Twp homicide case
Charges moved forward ...
Karns City works 10 walks in 14-3 win over Kane
Karns City works 10 wa...
Top Headlines
Ron Vodenichar has a leadership style as bold as his signature “R” found on personal notes and company documents. For more than 33 years, the publisher of the Butler Eagl...
March 25, 2023 Special Sections
After U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly, R-16th, met twice with residents and officials directly impacted by the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment, its evident that safety remain...
March 25, 2023 Local News
Butler residents will have to look for some of their favorite Greater Butler Mart McDonald’s employees at other Butler locations in the coming months as the store plans t...
March 25, 2023 Business
PENN TWP — Two people were taken to the hospital by medical helicopter and another was arrested after a head-on collision Friday along Route 8. A red Ford pickup truck tr...
March 24, 2023 Local News
CRANBERRY TWP — Black smoke billowed out the bedroom windows of a townhouse on Sunset Circle Friday afternoon, but serious fire damage was prevented due to a speedy respo...
March 24, 2023 Local News
News
Kennywood’s April 22 opening day could be put on hold as Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala said Friday, March 24, that the park is not safe and that he w...
March 25, 2023 Local News
Prospective Butler County Community College students can learn about new virtual opportunities available at BC3 @ Cranberry, their affordability and creative and digital ...
March 25, 2023 Local News
Grove City College Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble will perform “Celebrations,” its first concert of the spring, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 31 in Ketler Auditorium of th...
March 25, 2023 Local News
Registration is now open for the Cranberry Township Community Chase 5K Run/Walk, which will be held July 15 at Community Park, 111 Ernie Mashuda Drive. All who register w...
March 25, 2023 Local News
State police are asking for help in locating a missing Slippery Rock man. Police said Mark David Auvil, 55, of Slippery Rock, was last seen Tuesday, March 21. Auvil was l...
March 24, 2023 Local News
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Community
Nothing is more important than giving children a solid foundation for their education. Pre...
Today's Verse
Chuckle of the Day
 
Saxonburg Woman’s Club will sponsor a benefit card/game luncheon April 1 at the American L...
March 25, 2023
Emilio Corsi of Renfrew will celebrate his100th birthday with a planned family dinner. He...
March 25, 2023
Christian Shaffer, 19, the son of Marci Landsperger of Slippery Rock, graduated from Marin...
March 25, 2023
The following area residents were named to the Faculty Honors list by earning a 4.0 academ...
March 25, 2023
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Sports
CLARION — Talk about your finishing kicks. Butler graduate David Bocci wrapped up his soph...
 
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins, who was diagnosed with a left ACL ...
March 25, 2023
AUSTIN, Texas — Matt Kuchar has a place in the record book with Tiger Woods. Equally pleas...
March 25, 2023
Who was the first of three players to lead the major leagues in batting average in consecu...
March 25, 2023
It was only a matter of time, really. But the moment meant the world to Knoch graduate Jor...
March 25, 2023
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Editorial
How much longer are we going allow merchants of death to control our borders killing, injuring, and disrespecting our citizens? How much longer are we...
March 25, 2023 Letters to the Editor
March 25, 2023 Cartoons
I had a very interesting experience March 17, 2023, at Walmart in Cranberry. I hope you will consider publishing my thank-you to a very kind gentleman...
March 25, 2023 Letters to the Editor
There has been an undeniable nursing home workforce crisis in recent years. While many have moved on from the pandemic, the stress and anxiety continu...
March 25, 2023 Other Voices
Butler County Community College made the right decision in naming its new facility in Ford City after the late state Rep. Jeff Pyle. Pyle, who served ...
March 25, 2023 Our Opinion
Business
NEW YORK — U.S. employers are increasingly posting salary ranges for job openings, even in states where it’s not required by law, according to analyst...
March 25, 2023 Business
STANTON, Tenn. — Ford said Friday that its assembly plant under construction in western Tennessee will be able to build up to 500,000 electric pickup ...
March 25, 2023 Business
It’s a challenging industry, and anything that brings in customers or otherwise raises awareness of local eateries makes a difference to restaurant ow...
March 24, 2023 Business
It’s a sticky situation at Eat’n Park. One of the restaurant’s popular menu items, the grilled stickies are no longer available after the closure of a...
March 22, 2023 Business
Giant Eagle is under new leadership, the company announced Tuesday, March 21, with the appointment of Bill Artman as interim CEO. Artman’s appointment...
March 22, 2023 Business
Weekend Entertainment
Easter celebrations are plentiful — and colorful — in the county this year. From egg hunts to fun runs, there are lots of chances to get outside and celebrate the holiday...
March 24, 2023 Arts & Entertainment
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Arts & Entertainment
All filmmakers should be so lucky to have Florence Pugh in their movies. She so consistently delivers the best version of whatever she’s handed — whether good, mediocre o...
March 25, 2023 Reviews
A trip to Paris should be on everyone’s bucket list, even John Wick. The Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre — what better way to refresh your soul, even as you...
March 25, 2023 Reviews
No one is objecting to a settlement agreement to resolve allegations of workplace safety violations in the 2021 shooting death of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the...
March 23, 2023 Arts & Entertainment
Def Leppard drummer recovering from attack outside hotel FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen says he is recovering from an attack earlier this mon...
March 23, 2023 Arts & Entertainment
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden welcomed a high-wattage collection of singers, authors, artists and humanitarians to the White House on Tuesday to present them with meda...
March 22, 2023 National News
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Special Sections
In addition to his dedication to family and the betterment of the Butler County community, Ron Vodenichar also places top importance on his faith. Vodenichar spent severa...
March 25, 2023 Special Sections
Retiring Eagle general manager’s impact felt in golf outings, Eagle Amateur Open, Butler basketball, cheerleading
March 25, 2023 Special Sections
The opinion piece below was included in a publication about the retirement of Butler Eagle publisher Ron Vodenichar. This column was originally published on Nov....
March 25, 2023 Special Sections
BOSTON — Evena Joseph was unaware how much her 10-year-old son was struggling in school. She found out only with help from somebody who knows the Boston school system bet...
March 22, 2023 Special Sections
Vocational-Technical school co-op program lets students into the real world
March 22, 2023 Special Sections
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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
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
The state of broadband across a 10-county region in southwestern Pennsylvania, including Butler County, will be the topic of an event Thursday in Cran...
February 11, 2023 Local News
Part-time wedding photographer Margie Mackrell needs hours to upload wedding photos at her Muddy Creek Township home, an assignment that, by contrast,...
February 09, 2023 Local News
As Pennsylvania is set to receive millions of dollars in funding to help expand broadband access to residents in the state, local farmers Nikole and C...
January 07, 2023 Business

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