The Cranberry Eagle

07/26/2025

An Armstrong County family is receiving an outpouring of support after a house fire on Tuesday, July 22, left them grieving the loss of two beloved dogs and facing unexpected veterinary bills. A GoFundMe https://buff.ly/8TX27g0 has been set up to help. https://www.butlereagle.com/20250725/community-rallies-to-help-armstrong-county-family-with-vet-bills-following-house-fire/

UPDATE: July 25, 2025 My niece Kristin received a call from the Emergency vet this … Tracey Slagle needs your support for Support Maggie's Recovery from Fire

07/25/2025

Rep. Mike Kelly, R-16th, was found to be in violation of the House of Representatives’ code of official conduct after an investigation into his wife’s investment in Cleveland-Cliffs, according to a report released by the House Ethics Committee.

U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly, R-16th, was found to be in violation of the House of Representatives’ code of official conduct after an investigation into his wife’s investment in Cleveland-Cliffs, according…

07/25/2025

The commissioners also approved four more change orders for the space that will be the home of the new Butler Senior Center, and the offices of Area Agency on Aging and Veterans Affairs, when it opens at the end of this year or early next year.

When the Butler Senior Center opens at 215 N. Duffy Road in Butler Township, efforts are underway to help senior citizens to learn how to use the internet at the venue. At a Wednesday, July 23,…

07/25/2025

A 44-year-old woman was murdered by a 52-year-old man before the man died himself of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to state police. Police said they found Jamie Nevel dead with multiple gunshot wounds when they responded around 2:25 p.m. Thursday.

A 44-year-old woman was murdered by a 52-year-old man before the man died himself of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to state police. Police said they found Jamie Nevel dead with multiple…

07/25/2025

Immerse yourself in the visual highlights of the week through the lenses of the Butler Eagle's photographers for Friday, July 25, 2025. Visit the Butler Eagle's website at photos.butlereagle.com to purchase prints or to view more photography from the Eagle's photographers.

07/25/2025

In Pennsylvania, school districts are required to pass their budgets by the end of June, just like the General Assembly. That creates a situation where districts must pass their budgets without knowing what funding will actually be allotted from the state.

With education funding from the state still in limbo as the Pennsylvania General Assembly nears one month since its missed budget deadline, schools are beginning to sound the alarm. Butler County…

07/25/2025

With the sun shining on Wednesday, families beat the heat by visiting EDCO Pool in Evans City.

The warm weather continues over the next few days with high temperatures expected to reach 90 degrees.

With the sun shining Wednesday, July 23, families beat the heat by visiting EDCO Pool in Evans City. The warm weather continues over the next few days with high temperatures expected to reach 90…

07/25/2025

“This is a really wonderful building that our facilities crew has checked out thoroughly,” said Leslie Osche, chairman of the board of commissioners.

The county is buying a building in Evans City that houses the senior center with plans to make it the home of the district court office and a civic training center. At their Wednesday, July 23,…

07/25/2025

After a short break from scorching weather earlier this month, Butler County is once again in a heat wave which could test residents’ temperature tolerance, as well as their wallets. The upcoming forecast calls for temperatures in the high-80s.

After a short break from scorching weather earlier this month, Butler County is once again in the midst of a heat wave which could test residents’ temperature tolerance, as well as their wallets.…

07/24/2025

The extension’s workshop, “Cover Cropping with Drones: Tools, Tech, and Techniques,” is being held 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 26 for agriculture professionals and others interested. It will be held at Thiele Dairy Farm, located at 753 N. Pike Road in Cabot.

Penn State’s Butler extension is using a workshop to highlight how drones are being used for seeding cover crops, improving soil health and other new agriculture practices. The extension’s workshop,…

07/24/2025

Screenings will be available for breast, cervical, colorectal, head and neck, lung, prostate and skin cancers. The event is open to both AHN and non-AHN patients, with or without health insurance.

Appointments are required and can be made by calling (412) 359-6665.

The Allegheny Health Network Cancer Institute will hold a free cancer screening clinic on Aug. 16, at the AHN Wexford Health and Wellness Pavilion, 12311 Perry Highway. Screenings will be available…

07/24/2025

“Grease” bursts back onto the stage. Featuring a huge cast of 71, all under the age of 25, the show is both a lively tribute to 1950s Americana and a deeply personal farewell to longtime Summer Dramatics Project mentor Gordon Cavalero, whose memory permeates every corner of this high-octane production.

Few titles come with as much pop-cultural resonance as “Grease,” a high school jukebox musical where leather jackets reign supreme, love is as unpredictable as a sock hop, and a makeover can change a…