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Butler man accused of indecent exposure in 2 counties

A Butler man accused of exposing himself to a Dollar General employee in Summit Township earlier this year was apprehended for a similar crime in Allegheny County days la...

December 28, 2023 Crime & Courts

Dog Law amendment increases license fees, fines, but eliminates spay/neuter discount

An amendment to the state Dog Law will license fees and fines for violations, and eliminate the discount for licensing a spayed or neutered dog beginning Feb. 1. Act 18 o...

December 27, 2023 Local News

County residents have Christmas tree recycling options

Pine trees cut down to be placed in homes as Christmas trees can still be useful after the holiday is over — just ask JoAnn Echtler, of Middlesex Township, and her goats....

December 27, 2023 Local News

Subscribe to send a Butler Eagle reporter into the freezing cold Allegheny River at the Parker Polar Plunge

For as little as $8 this month, you can dunk your favorite Butler Eagle reporter, editor or another Butler Eagle employee in the icy Allegheny River. As part of the Parke...

December 27, 2023 Local News

Criminal complaint details alleged altercation between Seven Fields mayor, wife

The Seven Fields mayor was threatened with a knife during an altercation with his wife that led to charges Saturday, Dec. 23, according to state police. Mayor Dean Galits...

December 27, 2023 Crime & Courts

50 animals, children found living in ‘deplorable conditions’ at Eau Claire home

Several children and 50 animals were found living in “deplorable conditions” at a Eau Claire home last week, according to state police. The Butler County Child and Youth...

December 27, 2023 Crime & Courts

Police reports

The following items were collected from various police departments and district courts. Butler Township Dec. 20 — Donald Slater, 42, and Taylor Davidson, 29, both of Butl...

December 27, 2023 Crime & Courts

Butler County fire police protect public, first responders alike

Driving past a vehicle crash or fire scene in Butler County, you may have encountered Eugene Bartlett waving traffic along and giving directions. Bartlett is president o...

December 27, 2023 Local News

A look back at crime in Butler County during 2023

The news in Butler County included more headlines about homicide in 2023 than in the year before. Amid those headlines were stories about a former nurse accused of killi...

December 27, 2023 Crime & Courts

County marks 270 years since fateful shot

George Washington’s close call

December 27, 2023 Local News

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