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.
The second night of the 66th annual North Washington Rodeo went off without a hitch Wednesday, Aug. 19.
The night featured eight disciplines of rodeo and performances by ...
A Butler man barricaded himself in a Mercer Street residence after pointing what police believed to be an AR-15-style rifle at a 5-year-old boy, which sparked a large pol...
CRANBERRY TWP — A proposed joint ordinance establishing a more defined municipal boundary at Cranberry Township’s northern border and Jackson Township’s southern border h...
Two mosquito samples collected from Zelienople tested positive for West Nile virus, but no human cases have been reported, the Mercer County Conservation District reporte...
As our children return to school in the coming weeks, they’ll be crossing streets and walking near drop-off and pickup traffic more frequently. As a result, AAA is bringi...
Parking will be restricted on eight streets in Butler between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, for street cleaning.
The roads affected are North McKean, Cross, Linden...
A Connoquenessing Township man accused of threatening to kill his wife and four children multiple times from 2007 to 2026 had all charges held for court after his wife te...
The Pennsylvania chapter of the American Planning Association designated the Armstrong Great Lawn, located in front of the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, as one of ...
With both candidates under a spotlight in yesterday’s state House special election, questions were raised after the Democratic candidate was seen wearing campaign merchan...
An airplane pilot died Wednesday after a violent collision with a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter near a runway at a small airport, but both state troopers aboard th...
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia pounded the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv and the surrounding region with scores of missiles and drones in a nighttime aerial attack that lasted for ho...
Millions more people may be able to get smaller, lightweight Amazon packages delivered by drones by the end of the year under a plan the company announced Wednesday to ex...
WASHINGTON — The national debt surpassed a record $40 trillion on Wednesday, a staggering milestone as defense costs, social programs like Social Security and Medicare an...
As people in Hawaii work to remove massive amounts of debris and fix damaged infrastructure in the wake of Lala, forecasters on Wednesday warned of the likelihood for ano...
WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice is defending its prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey, saying “there is no serious dispute” that a social media post of s...
WASHINGTON — Canada has dodged President Donald Trump's threat of 50% tariffs — at least for now.
Trump went on social media late Tuesday to say he was pausing for three ...
NAIROBI, Kenya — A safari helicopter crashed Wednesday morning in a remote part of northern Kenya, killing seven people, including five Americans, according to local poli...
WASHINGTON — Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, has been picked to lead the Food and Drug Administration, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday.
Overton is a...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United Arab Emirates suspended all trade with Iran on Wednesday after the UAE said it had come under renewed fire from the country — a m...
Chris Rizzo and his North Catholic football team will represent Butler County on a regional stage and play in front of the Pittsburgh city skyline this fall.
On Thursday,...
Vibes are high in Warrior Country, where second-year head coach Clay Kohlmeyer and Moniteau football are looking to build off last year’s 3-7 season in District 9, a mark...
Moniteau football was in dire need of confidence that was stripped from the Warriors after winning a combined four games between 2021-24.
Three wins last season resto...
Returning top scorers, assist aces, defenders and goalkeepers adept at short-circuiting opposing attacks.
Butler County's girls soccer scene features them all as teams pr...
There's good news and bad news surrounding Moniteau football's offensive line entering the 2026 season.
First, the negative: 6-foot-1, 245-pound senior tackle Braden Beac...
Losing talented players to graduation can hit a high school program hard, but coaches and players alike see them coming. They are expected departures.
Freeport girls socc...
PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes insists he has had stretches during his still-burgeoning career when he has had to grit his teeth and grind through it.
The problem is, it rarely...
Lernerville Speedway’s championship night proved to be a real barnburner, with all four division titles on the line.
A.J. Flick punctuated his season by winning both the ...
Behind Jake Jones’ 38 and Thad Fuller’s 39, Knoch’s boys golf team downed Highlands 208-227 at Saxon Golf Course on Wednesday.
Brendan Fiore carded a 42 for the Knights, ...
We are ready for some football.
The countdown has already begun for that and all the rest of the fall sports, and the Butler Eagle is gearing up for the 2026 PIAA season ...
Seneca Valley School District should be applauded for entering into a partnership with the Jed Foundation to strengthen the district’s existing mental health and suicide ...
Recent reporting says Russian leader Vladimir Putin is considering testing the resolve and combat responses of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) over the next...
CRANBERRY TWP — As one of the first people to move into the Laurel Pointe neighborhood — a residential development in the southeastern part of the township — Joanna Lewis...
Community day has grown into a well-attended annual event for residents of Penn Township.
The family-friendly event, which provides opportunities for residents to come to...
In loving memory of our beloved Marty Mohr, who passed away 18 years ago today.
If tears could build a stairway,
And memories were a lane,
We would walk right up to heav...
In loving memory of Carl Sarvey.
Sending you all of our love on your birthday, August 20.
You are forever in our hearts.
Sadly missed by,
Rhonda, Lisa, Kelly, Jen, his m...
BOGOTÁ, Colombia — Colombian superstar Shakira made a surprise visit to a hard-hit region of her home country Monday, announcing multiple commitments to rebuild schools a...
Holly Ridge Banquet & Event Hall, located just outside Chicora, will host a car show on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 22.
The event will take place from 2 to 7 p.m. at the hal...
The Cooper Cabin will have a free Heritage Fest on Saturday, Aug. 22.
The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the cabin, 199 Cooper Road in Winfield Township...
The Harmony Museum will show people how to make pizza the Harmonist way at an event Saturday, Aug. 29.
Guests can make their own “Father Rapp’s tomato pie” starting at 11...
The incentive committee at Karns City High School will host a Food Truck Fair on Monday, Aug. 24, bringing a variety of local food, beverages, desserts and specialty vend...
Butler County Humane Society is bringing back its annual Barking Lot Party for the second year.
The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, rain ...
A free weekend-long event in Evans City will help the borough’s VFW contribute financially to veterans organizations in the area.
The fourth annual Freedom Festival, host...
Sure, there are tons of events going on in Butler County this week. But they’re the ones that signify a tragic end. The end of the greatest season.
Summer is winding down...
The following are first place winners from the Butler Farm Show, which ended Saturday, Aug. 15.
Wine
Sweet White/Single Varietal, Timothy Brocious, Worthington
Sweet Red...
The following are first-place winners from the Butler Farm Show, which ended Saturday, Aug. 15.
Paintings & Drawings
Lead Pencil, Mike Vinton, Prospect
Colored Pencils, L...
The following are first-place winners from the Butler Farm Show, which ended Saturday, Aug. 15.
Baked Products
Biscuits Quick Bread, Arleen McCurdy, Prospect
Corn Quick ...
One of the toughest things to go through as an adult is helping your parents as they get older. Life is finite, and both you and your parents might be reluctant to talk ...
The following are first place winners from the Butler Farm Show, which ended Saturday, Aug. 15.
Youth Vegetables
Green Snap Beans, Wyatt Carson, Chicora
Yellow Snap Beans...
People who know they need an attorney don’t always know what kind of attorney they need.
The Butler County Bar Association doesn’t provide legal advice, but its legal ref...
