Tracy Leturgey

For a celebration as momentous as America's 250th anniversary, the Butler Eagle spent nearly three years telling the history of the nation, state and county through a special monthly publication called “A Journey Through Time.”

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Butler Eagle mascot, Scoop, wishes all of Butler County a happy 4th of July on the nation's 250th anniversary.

The annual Big Butler Fair opened on Friday, July 3 and continues through the end of next week.

Before the news of 2026 makes history books, it first publishes on the pages and the website of local news organizations like the Butler Eagle. As journalists, the team here has a firsthand perspectiv...

The Big Butler Fair continued over the 4th of July weekend and will remain open through the end of this week. Monday’s schedule features a Derbydog Demo Derby. Tuesday evening will include a Kids Car...

While celebrating Independence Day this weekend, many residents across Butler County found themselves without the freedom to turn on their lights. Over a thousand Butler County residents spent at lea...

A new report from the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General indicates the Secret Service missed opportunities to prevent and disrupt the July 13, 2024, assassination attempt th...

An intense search was underway for a suspicious person at the campaign rally for now-President Donald Trump on July 13, 2024. Local law enforcement sent 102 radio transmissions concerning the man, later identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, according to a newly released federal report.

The photos below shows a view of the potential future "Mars Township" on July 12, 2026. Adams Township and Mars will ask voters to consider merging the two municipalities on the November ballot.