Miller Minutes: 'The success of our tiny town also depends on you supporting your neighbors'
I bought a printed subscription to Vogue magazine after watching “The Devil Wears Prada 2.”
You may be asking, “Why Molly? Print is dead.” While I agree, I wish this were not reality.
If you’re reading this sentence, it’s because you bought a Butler Eagle, subscribe online, or are accessing the content on social media because someone copied and pasted it into the comments. If you’re a member of the last group, you are not paying for the work I just put in.
Because my work is rooted in the written word, I think “The Devil Wears Prada 2” perfectly depicts the crisis media is facing.
In the first scene, Anne Hathaway’s character is fired from her newspaper job via text, two seconds before receiving a writing award. This is the harsh reality for many of my friends who have been laid off due to budget cuts. Journalists put in good work, but the paper shrinks because nobody pays for it.
Know this: with the collapse of local journalism comes the collapse of society itself. I would much rather be told what is going on by someone who a) knows how to communicate, and b) lives in my community, than some random bloke working for a media corporation.
So, if you’re looking for something to do, I’m going to biasedly encourage you to watch “The Devil Wears Prada 2” and buy a subscription to the Butler Eagle so you can continue being regaled by my witty repartee and knowledge of local events.
Speaking of, the success of our tiny town also depends on you supporting your neighbors at the events below, so fit that into your schedule, too.
Raise money for Harrisville’s Fourth of July fireworks when you attend the spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday in the fire hall, 313 E Mercer St. Adults eat for $10 a plate, children 6 to 12 eat for $5 a plate, and kids 5 and under eat free! Visit the event Facebook page for more information.
Butler County Yoga Fest is an event featuring movement classes, speakers, meditation and more from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday at Zelienople Community Park, 402 E. Beaver St. This event is for those 21 and older. Buy tickets and check the availability of workshops being offered at StudioZYoga.com.
Foodie Friday returns at 5:30 p.m. Friday in the parking lot between First English Lutheran Church and the Peoples Gas Building on Butler’s Main Street. Friendly pets are welcome to walk with you to try the food vendors, buy from artisans, and listen to live music! Moon Markets will also be taking place at the same time, up Main Street near Mystique Moon. For more information, visit the Facebook pages for Foodie Friday and Moon Markets Butler City.
Learn more about Butler County’s deep Jeep history at “To Bantam and Beyond,” a lecture about the life of Alex Tremulis from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday in Butler Cubs, 113 S. McKean St. This event is hosted by the Historical Society, so member tickets cost $10 and nonmember tickets cost $15 at butlerhistory.com.
The Spring Mighty Moraine Multi-Sport Festival is your chance to swim, run, and bike the terrain of the park and the waters of Lake Arthur. There are duathlons, triathlons, adventure races, aqua bike races, youth races and more. To sign up for any event and see a schedule, visit trisignup.com/Race/PA/Portersville/MightyMoraineSpringMultiSportFestival.
Register for the Concordia Fishing Derby, which lasts from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Saxony Farm Estate, Addy Boy Lane. Children under 16 do not require a fishing license, but all children participating must have an adult chaperon. Free hot dogs and refreshments will be available. Register at concordialm.org/events/concordia-fishing-derby-2026.
The Portersville Steam Show Spring Gas Up lasts from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday on the grounds at 1512 Perry Highway. See 20 acres full of equipment attractions, vendors, a blacksmith shop, food, and fun. Visit portersvillesteamshow.com for more information.
EDCO Fest kicks off at 10 a.m. Saturday in Evan City’s EDCO Park, 154 W. Main Street, and continues through Sunday afternoon! It includes activities for families, vendors, food, live music, and more. Visit the event Facebook page for more details.
Sponsor the Troops is hosting a community day event from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday on the Saxonburg VFC Carnival Grounds, 290 Horne Avenue. There will be live music, good food, and plenty of fun. Visit the event Facebook page for more information.
Saxonburg’s VFW Post 7378 is hosting a Blessing of the Bikes at 9 a.m. Sunday, at 572 W. Main Street. The event will include a sermon, bike ride, and free lunch. Visit the event Facebook page for details.
Eat pasta for a purpose from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at Oneida Valley Volunteer Fire Company, 301 Oneida Valley Road. All proceeds support Debbie Bartley’s battle against cancer. Adults eat for $15, children 12 and under eat for $7. Visit the event Facebook page for more information or to donate.
Hear the Butler County Symphony’s percussion ensemble for free at 4 p.m. Sunday in Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Church, 100 W. Main Street, Saxonburg. This is part of a larger music series! Learn more at saxonburg.org/concertseries.
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Molly Miller is an Eagle correspondent.
