Butler City Council took some baby steps last week toward keeping the city out of bankruptcy — anticipated for about three years from now, if city leaders can’t find a s...
A Nov. 11 Butler Eagle article reporting on the coming demise of residential white pages telephone directories indicated that there are no plans to eliminate yellow page...
Butler artist Tom Panei is providing a splendid service to the community by way of his dedication to keeping the Welcome to Butler kiosk along Route 8 fresh and interest...
Marcellus Shale gas exploration and drilling must continue. The gas trapped deep underground has the potential to help move the nation toward energy independence.
That s...
The United Way of Butler County is feeling upbeat about having been able to re-establish a fundraising campaign cabinet whose members will concentrate on different segme...
During contract negotiations with teachers, union officials show no concern for district taxpayers. The union focuses on maximizing the contract’s financial details for ...
Perhaps the saying “Ask and you shall receive” will be helpful in the city’s efforts to avoid a financial crisis.
The letter Mayor Maggie Stock sent about two weeks ago ...
Unlike nearly all of the campaign rhetoric leading up to the Nov. 2 midterm election, the preliminary report from the deficit-reduction commission, released the other da...
It was good to learn that the financial task force approved by Butler City Council last month has been formed and already has held one meeting.
The city's financial situ...
Recent events, including the Nov. 2 election results, offer hope to those who would like to see an end to teacher strikes in Pennsylvania.
The coming power shift in Harr...
