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The Butler County sheriff’s license to carry firearms office is closing at noon Dec. 24 and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. Dec. 26, Sheriff Mike Slupe said.
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December 20, 2025
Local News
A public hearing on a planned residential development in Jackson Township has been continued to the board of supervisors meeting scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 15.
The hear...
December 20, 2025
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The Butler County Chamber of Commerce is taking inspiration from a national TV show to spur innovation and promote new business activity in the county.
The Chamber of Co...
December 19, 2025
Local News
U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly’s office appointed a new chief of staff Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Former deputy chief of staff and legislative director Quinn Ritchie was promoted to the ...
December 18, 2025
Local News
Schools participating in the National School Lunch Program would be allowed to serve whole and reduced-fat milk under new legislation approved by Congress recently.
The U...
December 18, 2025
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County commissioners revised the 2026 budget introduced in November to eliminate what would have been an $11.76 million deficit.
Commissioners met with department heads, ...
December 17, 2025
Government
U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly, R-16th, recognized Butler County native and former University of Notre Dame quarterback Terry Hanratty on the floor of the U.S. House of Representat...
December 17, 2025
Local News
Townhouses were nearly impossible under previous regulations
Lancaster Township supervisors during a meeting on Monday, Dec. 15, adopted a zoning ordinance amendment fol...
December 17, 2025
Local News
Forward Township passed a nearly $2 million budget for 2026 without a tax increase.
The budget, which was approved by supervisors at their meeting on Thursday, Dec. 11, i...
December 17, 2025
Local News
The borough of Mars anticipates a surplus of $24,219.96 as part of its 2026 budget, which was approved by borough council at its meeting on Monday night, Dec. 15.
Revenue...
December 17, 2025
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Sports
Braden Morin devotes much of his time to hockey, and the Seneca Valley junior is reapi...
This past girls soccer season isn’t one Freeport will soon forget.
“I knew we had a good t...
December 11, 2025
Seneca Valley boys soccer featured a number of players switching positions this season...
December 10, 2025
While their teammates on offense were busy providing blocks, gaining yards and scoring tou...
December 09, 2025
Karns City, Mars and North Catholic’s offenses were prolific, and they are well represente...
December 08, 2025
Community
Rotary Club of Cranberry Township — Sunrise recently honored students from Rowan Elementar...
This holiday season, the Butler Eagle has gathered the wishes and dreams of Butler County’...
December 17, 2025
Early exposure to or participation in gambling during childhood is correlated with the dev...
December 16, 2025
PENN TWP — Before the National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count began in 1900, bird ...
December 16, 2025
The Christmas season has local bakers up to their ears in flour, sugar, icing and eggs, bu...
December 12, 2025
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This holiday season, some shoppers are looking beyond traditional wrapped gifts — the kind that sometimes end up forgotten in the back of the closet —...
December 11, 2025
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With the holidays just around the corner, Santa Claus and his army of helpers have come to town.
One such helper is Al Mazuch, who has acted as Santa’...
December 04, 2025
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A holiday season in Butler County is always ripe with opportunities to explore, gather and give back. Below are just a few events that can put you in ...
December 04, 2025
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It’s the time of year when Grupp’s Christmas Trees is open for the holiday season.
The owners said the family-run farm takes pride in providing a mem...
December 04, 2025
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Below is a list of Butler County locations participating in the national “Wreaths Across America” event on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Sponsorships for wreaths...
December 04, 2025
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Digital Divide
HARRISBURG — In the coming years, Pennsylvania will receive more than $1 billion in federal funding to bring high-speed internet access to everyone in...
August 30, 2023
Pennsylvania News
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority is asking for the public’s opinion until Friday, March 10 on two potential action plans for wider int...
February 27, 2023
Local News
CRANBERRY TWP — Pennsylvania is set to get a piece of $42.5 billion in federal money to help expand broadband internet access to underserved areas.
On...
February 17, 2023
Business
The state of broadband across a 10-county region in southwestern Pennsylvania, including Butler County, will be the topic of an event Thursday in Cran...
February 11, 2023
Local News
Part-time wedding photographer Margie Mackrell needs hours to upload wedding photos at her Muddy Creek Township home, an assignment that, by contrast,...
February 09, 2023
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