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.
A Lyndora man is accused of breaking a glass ashtray over a woman’s head, which caused multiple lacerations and uncontrollable bleeding, police said.
Timothy James Pletc...
BUTLER TWP — Spencer D. Geibel Funeral Home and Cremation Services is looking to expand its facilities on New Castle Road with a new accessory storage building.
The Butle...
ZELIENOPLE — Borough council voted unanimously to issue payments toward construction work for part of the improvement project on Main Street at its meeting Monday, June 2...
FRANKLIN TWP — Although America’s 250th birthday has passed, patriotic spirit was alive at the Big Butler Fair’s Kids’ Caravan Parade.
In the parade, held Tuesday, July ...
Christina Durci’s trailer at the Saxony Estates mobile home park in Saxonburg has a minor flaw: a hole in the driveway that reemerged over the weekend.
According to Durci...
The following items were collected from various police departments and district courts:
Butler
June 24 — Kenyetta Rayvonne Jones, 30, of Butler, was charged with felony p...
The following are first place winners from the Big Butler Fair, which runs through Saturday.
Champions
Supreme Champion Beef Female, Norah Kennedy, Valencia
Supreme Champ...
The following are first place winners from the Big Butler Fair, which runs through Saturday.
VEGETABLES
Asparagus, Bryan Hoover, Punxsutawney
Beans – Dry Shelled, Arleen ...
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is directly asking Sen. Mitch McConnell, the state's most powerful figure in Congress, to disclose more about his condition after three weeks o...
KYIV, Ukraine — Russian drones and missiles killed four people across Ukraine on Wednesday in attacks before dawn and at midday, as Moscow kept up its pressure on the cap...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — President Donald Trump warned Iran on Wednesday that the U.S. was preparing for another night of strikes, just hours after he said the cease...
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...
Mars can remain a unique place even if it becomes a township instead of a borough.
Mars Borough Council voted Monday, July 7, to put the merging of the borough with Adams...
Ask almost any adult about their first summer job and they’ll remember it instantly. Usually with a smile on their face.
Maybe you scooped ice cream or bused tables. Perh...
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...
The Rust Project will be the featured artist at the Butler County Parks and Recreation outdoor concert series this Thursday evening, July 9.
The free summer music series ...
The South Butler Community Library will have a few events to cap off this week.
There will be a diamond painting event at 1 and 6 p.m. Thursday, July 9, which is a free c...
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...
In loving memory of Elisabeth Petraszko who passed away one year ago today, July 8, 2025.
Deep in our hearts you will always stay,
Loved and remembered in every way.
Kayl...
Butler’s cultural history and growth will be celebrated July 10 and 11 at the first ever Steeples and Stacks Heritage Weekend. Local performers, artists, musicians and mo...
I don’t think I have ever experienced such a rainy summer. It’s forcing people to stay inside and retreat into beach reads for a little sunshine.
But stormy weather has y...
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...
