Steve Cukovich

Pittsburgh

Staff Writer at Butler Eagle

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Mars Pizza opens new location

3 weeks ago | butlereagle.com | Steve Cukovich

Business Mars Pizza is on the move, with hopes to offer more food options, while also helping spur growth within the community. Managing partner Mike Porreca said the businesses’ new location at 129 Grand Ave., the former Rite Aid building in Mars, is now open. The move will more than triple its space, allowing for more storage of food items, which in turn will allow the business to now offer more than two dozen gourmet pizzas, such as its pot roast pizza among others.
Butler Eagle takes home award at Golden Quill event

1 month ago | butlereagle.com | Steve Cukovich

The Press Club of Western Pennsylvania presented the Butler Eagle with a Golden Quill award for one of its stories published following the assassination attempt of then-candidate President Donald Trump in July 2024.
Selenite Tea House now open

1 month ago | butlereagle.com | Steve Cukovich

Business As a real estate agent, Kelley Perry has always had a passion for bringing life back to properties that could use a little extra love. Now she has directed that passion to a project all her own, as she opened up Selenite Tea House about two weeks ago. The venture offers traditional tea service, but can also play host to small events on its 18 acre property at 160 Monks Road in Saxonburg. “The house I bought was built in 1875,” Perry said.
Former Lyndora Hotel building bought

1 month ago | butlereagle.com | Steve Cukovich

Lyndora, in Butler Township, has been going through some changes recently, from a new sports complex, to the reconfiguration of the Whitestown Road and Hansen Avenue intersection, but another change is aiming to bring more business back to the area. Last week, Joe Gray, with Ashlar Architecture & Engineering of Butler, said he purchased the former Lyndora Hotel building at 1 Main St. for $249,000 with hopes of renovating it so it is suitable for a new tenant, or even more than one.
Attendance low at Butler County polls

1 month ago | butlereagle.com | Steve Cukovich

As the polls opened on the morning of Tuesday, May 20, for the primary municipal election, the one thing missing was the voters, at least during the early morning hours. According to Sharron Russell, judge of elections for Cranberry Towsnship West 3 precinct, just under 70 people had come in to vote between 7 and 10:30 a.m., which is on par with similar primary elections. “We have a significant number of people in this precinct who come in and vote every election,” Russell said.
How to remain safe when it comes to cooking in the wild

1 month ago | butlereagle.com | Steve Cukovich

Camping is supposed to be a relaxing occasion, not to be stressful or end with injury. One thing that can make it stressful is cooking, as you are removed from your home kitchen, away from running water, a refrigerator and all your normal ingredients at your disposal. According to Scott Webb, general manager of Public Lands, an outdoor sports store in Cranberry Township, there are ways to bring your kitchen on the go, while remaining safe and still having fun.
Butler County Rite Aids to close

1 month ago | butlereagle.com | Steve Cukovich

All seven Butler County Rite Aid locations are scheduled to close as the pharmacy chain attempts to cut back operations after seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for a second time earlier this month. The closing of these locations and others come after previous Rite Aid filings stated that it would close 47 initial stores followed by 68 additional stores last week. Those closings combine with previous announcement for a total of 210 closures so far.
Local business leaders honored during Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber gala

1 month ago | cranberryeagle.com | Steve Cukovich

CRANBERRY TWP — To give thanks and recognize the achievements of individuals and organizations within the business community, the Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber handed out six awards Thursday evening, May 8. During the organization’s annual awards gala event at the Pittsburgh Marriott North, hundreds of chamber members and local business leaders were in attendance from around the Greater Pittsburgh area to honor the winners.
Local business leaders honored during Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber gala

1 month ago | butlereagle.com | Steve Cukovich

CRANBERRY TWP — To give thanks and recognize the achievements of individuals and organizations within the business community, the Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber handed out six awards Thursday evening, May 8. During the organization’s annual awards gala event at the Pittsburgh Marriott North, hundreds of chamber members and local business leaders were in attendance from around the Greater Pittsburgh area to honor the winners.
Industry issues discussed at annual Butler Manufacturing Day

1 month ago | butlereagle.com | Steve Cukovich

BUTLER TWP — While artificial intelligence and impending tariffs are meant to grow manufacturing in the United States, local manufacturing leaders say some manufacturers are feeling the short-term pinch with these initiatives, as energy and raw material costs are growing.