Steve Ferris

Uniontown

News Reporter at Butler Eagle

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Commissioners award Marion Township reservoir bid

1 day ago | butlereagle.com | Steve Ferris

The county commissioners on Tuesday, April 22, addressed infrastructure and recreation projects, including the Marion Township water reservoir. A $501,000 contract was awarded to Hiles Excavating of Chicora to demolish the existing reservoir and replace it with a 110,000 gallon stainless steel tank. The project is being fully funded by Community Development Block Grants and is expected to be completed by the end of the year, said Wendy Leslie, CDBG coordinator.
Son donates kidney for mom’s second transplant

1 day ago | butlereagle.com | Steve Ferris

CONCORD TWP — Zane Slater’s decision to donate one of his kidneys to his mother was easy for him to make, but not quite as easy for her to accept. “I was so adamant. I don’t want to take from my kids,” said Anna Castello. “He kept being persistent. It has to feel right to accept it. It felt right. It was God’s will.” They discussed the transplant and encouraged everyone to sign up to be an organ donor Tuesday, April 22, at Slater’s Meat’s and More, where Slater works.
County seeks additional grant for public defender’s office.

1 day ago | butlereagle.com | Steve Ferris

The county commissioners agreed Wednesday, April 23, to apply for a state grant of nearly $1 million for the public defenders office. If approved by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, the $98,763 Indigent Defense grant would be an extension of a $95,245 grant the office was awarded last year, said Charles Nedz, chief public defender.
Halle claims PFA violation conviction violated federal, state rights

2 days ago | butlereagle.com | Steve Ferris

Two county officials are seeking the dismissal of a federal court petition by a former Butler man who is claiming violations of his federal and state constitutional rights when he was convicted of violating a sexual violence protection order.
Judge delays ruling on Halle pretrial motions

2 days ago | butlereagle.com | Steve Ferris

A judge on Tuesday, April 22, denied a motion to recuse all county Common Pleas Court judges from presiding over the sexual assault and corruption of minors case against William “Bill” Halle, but said he will consider other defense motions.
Man banned from county during parole

1 week ago | butlereagle.com | Steve Ferris

An Ohio man was ordered to stay out of Butler County when he is serving parole or probation as a part of his sentence for holding a Butler man hostage in his home while he sold drugs out of the home. Jamel R.
Allegheny Township church plans food pantry

1 week ago | butlereagle.com | Steve Ferris

In the short time since members of the Six Points Church of God of Prophecy in Allegheny Township began a monthly food distribution for people in need in the northern part of the county, it became obvious that demand is greater than supply. Dozens of dedicated church and community members volunteer for the Northern Butler County Food Distribution through the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank on the third Thursday of each month at the church since the distribution began in June 2024.
4 candidates seek nominations for 2 Butler County Common Pleas Court judge seats

1 week ago | butlereagle.com | Steve Ferris

Candidates for two Butler County Common Pleas Court judge offices said they would base their decisions about motions and arguments made in court on precedents established by the state’s higher courts. Four candidates have entered the May 20 primary for the judge seats. One office is open due to the retirement of Judge Timothy McCune, who serves in the criminal court division, at the end of the year.
Lawrence County murder convict sentenced in unrelated Butler case

1 week ago | butlereagle.com | Steve Ferris

A New Castle man serving 25 to 50 years in prison for killing his mother in 2022 was sentenced Wednesday in Butler County Common Pleas Court to serve 2 to 4 years in prison after pleading guilty to fleeing from state police while driving under the influence of a controlled substance. Shane J.
Lieutenant governor promotes $900,000 county law enforcement grant

1 week ago | butlereagle.com | Steve Ferris |Morgan Phillips

Crime & Courts Lt. Gov. Austin Davis gathered Wednesday, April 16, with county officials at the Butler County Government Center to promote a $900,000 grant for county law enforcement that is part of $45 million statewide Violence Intervention and Prevention grant program. Austin chairs the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, which awarded the grant money from the state budget.