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5 days ago | 
butlereagle.com | Steve Cukovich
Craig and Judy Wehr, owners of Bear Run Campground view themselves as part of the hospitality industry, not the camping industry. This year, the campground celebrates 50 years of business and their philosophy is what the couple feels will be able to help the business survive another 50 years and beyond. “We want guests to make memories that strengthen family relationships and friendships,” Craig said.
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1 week ago | 
butlereagle.com | Steve Cukovich
Going Hybrid The COVID-19 pandemic brought many changes to the world, and one still seen to this day is the high demand for remote work from employees across many industries.
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2 weeks ago | 
butlereagle.com | Steve Cukovich
Several staff entries from the Butler Eagle have been named as finalists in the 2025 Golden Quills competition. Each year, the Golden Quills honors journalists and news outlets in the region for their expert storytelling and accountability work, receiving hundreds of applications annually from across Western Pennsylvania, as well as parts of Ohio and West Virginia.
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3 weeks ago | 
butlereagle.com | Steve Cukovich
When it comes to the tariffs President Donald Trump plans to impose, the only thing for certain is uncertainty. The topic of tariffs and their impact on Butler County and beyond was the main discussion point Monday, March 31, during the Butler County Chamber of Commerce’s The Effects of Politics on your business: How Political Decisions Affect Your Bottom Line event at the Penn Theater.
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4 weeks ago | 
butlereagle.com | Steve Cukovich
Independence Health System announced two leadership role changes on March 27, led by the upcoming retirement of Karen Allen, president of Butler Memorial and Clarion hospitals. Allen will be succeeded by Matt Schnur, a Butler native who has been with the health system for the past 14 years. “As I pass the torch, I am deeply grateful for our exceptional team at Independence Health System and the communities we serve,” Allen said.
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1 month ago | 
butlereagle.com | Steve Cukovich |Morgan Phillips
FRANKLIN TWP — Health care is more than just charts and diagnoses, it’s about people, according to Butler Mayor Bob Dandoy. It’s also about saving a patient, holding their hand when they are afraid and delivering care with dignity and compassion.
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1 month ago | 
butlereagle.com | Steve Cukovich
The Hotel Saxonburg, which has been a community staple for well over 100 years announced on its Facebook page Wednesday, March 5 that it plans to close. In the post, it cites the reasoning behind the closure as health issues, rising costs of food and the growing expenses associated with maintaining the historic building. “It has been an honor to serve this wonderful community, and we're truly grateful for the memories and support we've shared along the way,” part of the post read.
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1 month ago | 
butlereagle.com | Steve Cukovich |Kyle Prudhomme
A longstanding Butler County hotel, bar and restaurant announced it is closing Wednesday, March 5, following a Mardi Gras celebration one day prior. The Hotel Saxonburg, 220 W. Main Street in Saxonburg announced in a Facebook post that it will close its doors effective immediately. The business cited health issues, rising costs of food and growing expenses associated with maintaining the historic building in the Facebook post as reasons for ceasing operations.
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1 month ago | 
butlereagle.com | Steve Cukovich
Every job brings a degree of injury risk in one way or another, from office jobs to people on a manufacturing floor. Workers’ compensation is designed to alleviate a worker’s anxiety over that risk, by providing lost wages and covering medical expenses as a result of a workplace injury. According to experts, claims have been on the decline over the past few years due to companies placing a larger focus on safety.
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1 month ago | 
butlereagle.com | Steve Cukovich
Joann Fabrics and Crafts announced it is going out of business, as the fabric and crafts retailer is set to close all of its stores nationwide after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for a second time. Earlier in February, the business announced plans to close 500 of its 800 stores, citing weak sales, but after failing to find a buyer that would keep those stores open, the fabrics outlet has now said that all of its locations will close.
