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William Pitts
Eagle Staff Writer
William joined the staff of the Butler Eagle in April 2023 after spending a year and a half as staff writer for the Independent Messenger newspaper in Emporia, Va. Prior to this, he worked for the Maryland Independent newspaper in La Plata, Md., as well as several online sports publications. He holds a masters' degree in Journalism from the University of Maryland, as well as a bachelors' degree in communications from Goucher University. William has spent most of his life in Dover, De., but now resides in Butler.

Latest Articles

Darnyll L. Bishop, 29, of Cranberry Township, has been charged with stalking in relation to a July 13 incident in which he is accused of violating a protection from abuse...
July 22, 2026 Local News
SAXONBURG — After years of fundraising efforts, the borough is finally on track to restore one of the county’s historic landmarks, the original wire rope workshop of boro...
July 22, 2026 Government
Most people may never have heard of Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome, or CKM, which makes sense, considering the condition was only identified and named in 2023. ...
July 22, 2026 Special Sections
Butler County residents were able to spot a blue sky on Sunday, July 19, for the first time in nearly a week, following several days of poor air quality as a result of wi...
July 21, 2026 Local News
LANCASTER TWP — The township’s board of supervisors took a major step to address the issue of data center development during its monthly meeting on Monday, July 20, when ...
July 21, 2026 Government
Families whose children receive free or reduced-price school meals in Pennsylvania public schools could see changes in their eligibility for the upcoming school year. The...
July 18, 2026 Education
Todd Williams, co-owner of Kat’s Coffeehouse in Pine Township, Allegheny County, had a problem. After the morning rush, hardly anyone showed up to buy coffee ... or much ...
July 17, 2026 Local News
FORWARD TWP — Changes could be coming soon to the township’s subdivision and land development ordinance. At a special joint meeting of the board of supervisors and planni...
July 17, 2026 Local News
SAXONBURG — A quiet Butler County borough could soon find itself on the big screen. Saxonburg native Katie Fissore returned home Tuesday, July 14, with plans to bring her...
July 16, 2026 Local News
MIDDLESEX TWP — The proposed Amber Grove townhome complex received final land development approval from the board of supervisors during its monthly meeting on Wednesday, ...
July 16, 2026 Local News