Read the latest news from today along with all of the articles published yesterday to the website in preparation for the current print edition of the Butler Eagle.
Retail Confectioners International, a trade association that represents independent chocolate makers, candy shops and confectionery suppliers, awarded a Saxonburg busines...
The Pennsylvania departments of transportation and education have started a new grant program aimed to help educational institutions grow Pennsylvania’s workforce and exp...
The mother of a 7-year-old nonverbal boy testified a Tennessee man threatened to kill her and her family if she reported he beat her son with a shower head in Concord Tow...
Even with Christmas over five months away, Butler Township is looking to get holly and jolly during July with a craft and vendor show.
The township’s fourth annual Christ...
A Butler man accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl with autism pleaded guilty Tuesday to a felony charge of aggravated indecent assault.
Ivan Cumba, 54, enter...
Zelienople Area Public Library will host a number of events this summer. Families can still sign up for the library’s ongoing Summer Reading Program, which will continue ...
Potatoes are a staple at Ponderosa Steakhouse in Center Township. Four-ton potatoes are not usually on the menu.
However, Tuesday, July 7, Ponderosa guests got to see a ...
A tri-axle dump truck rolled over Tuesday afternoon, July 7, near the intersection of Mercer and Fergus roads in Slippery Rock Township, according to Butler County Emerge...
The Big Butler Fair continued through Independence Day on Saturday with the Rodfathers of Butler’s first Fourth of July cruise and a fireworks show in honor of the holida...
After failing to find a buyer during a sheriff’s sale in May, the Hotel Saxonburg is once again on the market — this time through the traditional process.
A listing f...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The U.S. military launched new strikes against Iran early Wednesday, hours after three merchant ships were struck in the Strait of Hormuz, i...
PORTLAND, Maine — Democratic nominee Graham Platner hasn't resigned from the Maine U.S. Senate race following an allegation of sexual assault. But the succession battle t...
ANKARA, Turkey — President Donald Trump on Tuesday insisted that the United States should be in control of Greenland rather than NATO ally Denmark, renewing tensions in E...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Three tankers were struck by projectiles Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz, the British military said, in the latest attacks targeting vessels...
PITTSBURGH — Ryan O'Hearn hit three home runs and finished with a franchise-record 10 RBIs as the Pittsburgh Pirates drilled the Atlanta Braves 12-4 Tuesday night.
The f...
The 2026 PIAA boys volleyball season began with many unknowns for Butler County teams.
Two exceptions were a pair of outside hitters — Butler’s Andrew Slaugenhoup and Sen...
A week after earning Butler Eagle Softball Player of the Year, Knoch sophomore Emersyn Jones is an all-state first team selection.
The standout shortstop and pitcher for ...
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates will have to try to stay in postseason contention without rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin.
The club placed the 20-year-old rising star...
Once a Division III football player, DJ Sharpless has some running back highlights stored away somewhere on boxy VHS tapes.
The North Catholic girls soccer coach said som...
The Butler Eagle began naming male and female athletes of the year after the 2023-24 school year.
The 2025-26 Male Athlete of the Year is Butler’s Nolan Stefaniak, markin...
Regarding “U.S. cattle industry facing screwworm fly threat in Texas,” published June 4, (Page 7): Multiple New World Screwworm cases have been confirmed in the United St...
U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly recently said, “Doing nothing would be the greatest sin of all” regarding Social Security. On that point, we agree.
The problem is Kelly has spent 15...
Like many of us, a large portion of my day is spent on the road. Whether it be the daily journey to and from work or the long drive from my home in Butler to my college i...
This letter is in regards to my son's kitty that was killed on Center Avenue, just up from Marvin Street on May 31, after getting out.
To the many people that continued ...
There’s another chance for the Hotel Saxonburg to find new life after the site was once again listed for sale last week.
While the building failed to attract a buyer at s...
When people consider where leadership originates, they’ll often cite club sports, internships or professional experience.
My response is different.
I was 11 when I got in...
For Breakneck Beagle Club president Robert Dorsch, the opportunity to run his beagles in the trials is a passion.
Although a hunter in his younger years, the retired mech...
LOS ANGELES — Mariska Hargitay is set to host the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, airing on NBC on Sept. 14.
NBCUniversal announced Hargitay as host on Tuesday, the day befo...
FORT WORTH, Texas — A new film about the life of Jimmy Stewart will make its world premiere in Fort Worth.
“Jimmy” follows Stewart’s service in World War II and how it sh...
George Clooney is returning to the Venice Film Festival this year, where he’ll be honored with a lifetime achievement award. The festival’s organizers said Monday tha...
