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In today's newsletter:
- How an overdose call at Butler’s library led to jail contraband charges
- Why Summit Township parents now face even tougher charges in Butler
- What are Butler kids secretly hoping Santa brings this year?
Also on today's calendar: Candy Cane Mouse and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Fog in the a.m., then breezy, with a high of 53 and low of 35 degrees.
- Friday: Snow showers; windy, cooler, temps: high: 41, low: 20.
- Saturday: Cloudy, with a high of 44 and low of 28 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. 2 charged after allegedly bringing contraband into Butler County Jail (butlereagle.com) — Police say two people overdosed at the Butler Area Public Library and were later found with suspected drug contraband after being taken to the Butler County Prison. Both allegedly gave officers false names before warrants were discovered and additional stamp bags were reportedly found. The pair now face felony drug and misdemeanor false-identification charges tied to the Butler incidents. 
2. Charges Altered In Child Abuse Case - WBUT 1050 AM - Butler, PA (wbut.com) — Two Summit Township residents remain jailed in Butler County Prison on $100,000 bond each after child endangerment charges were adjusted, with new drug-related counts added for one defendant following a reported overdose incident at a Mitchell Hill Road home. Local readers should note this ongoing case involves a significant alleged drug seizure and weapons in a residence where children were present.
3. What's on Butler County kids' wish lists? Find out in Letters to Santa: Part 2 (butlereagle.com) — Young writers from Butler and across Butler County are sharing their wish lists with Santa, from bikes and dolls to video games and snow tubes. The Butler Eagle collected and printed these charming, misspelled, and heartfelt letters to spread some extra local Christmas cheer and maybe spark a few last-minute gift ideas for families.
4. Rep. Kelly Honors Butler Native Terry Hanratty - WBUT 1050 AM - Butler, PA (wbut.com) — A hometown sports standout from Butler just received national recognition in Washington, D.C. Congressman Mike Kelly honored Terry Hanratty on the U.S. House floor following Hanratty’s College Football Hall of Fame induction, highlighting their days playing high school football together in Butler before starring at Notre Dame and in the NFL.
5. Bill Would Allow Community College Student To Delay Tuition Payments - WBUT 1050 AM - Butler, PA (wbut.com) — A new proposal in Harrisburg would let community college students across Pennsylvania delay paying tuition through an interest-free Delayed Payment Plan repaid over 10 years. Participants would need to remain Pennsylvania residents or repay early if they move. Supporters say the plan could expand access to two-year degrees and boost the state’s economy, including here in Butler.
📸 Around Butler
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Butler
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★ Featured events ★
- Block Party
Cranberry Public Library, 2525 Rochester Rd, Cranberry Twp
11:00 am
Friday December 19
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Other local events
- 6th Grade Chorus Concert
Butler Area SD Butler, PA 16001
7:00 pm - City of Butler Council Meeting
Butler City , 140 W North St , Butler
7:00 pm - Candy Cane Mouse
Steele’s Brushes and Ceramics , 1631 N Main St Ext , Butler
5:30 pm - Family Ornament & Cocoa Night
Steele’s Brushes and Ceramics , 1631 N Main St Ext , Butler
6:00 pm - The Nutcracker: New Game – A Holiday Reboot
Succop Theater , 107 College Dr , Butler
7:30 pm - Late Night Paint Night
Steele’s Brushes and Ceramics , 1631 N Main St Ext , Butler
7:30 pm - Paint Like A Ross: Snowy Mountains
Steele’s Brushes and Ceramics , 1631 N Main St Ext , Butler
10:00 am
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
📣 Butler Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Summit Candy Gram Sales
Summit Elementary School
8:30 am - Oh Christmas Tree Plate
Steele’s Brushes and Ceramics , 1631 N Main St Ext , Butler
5:30 pm - Puppy Class
Misty Pines Dog Park Co , 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd , Sewickley
6:30 pm - City of Butler Council Meeting
City of Butler Council Meeting , 140 W North St , Butler
7:00 pm
Thursday December 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- CATS IN KNEAD Volunteer & Foster Orientation Meeting Do you love cats and want to make a real difference in their lives?
Since the beginning, Cats In Knead have been dedicated to rescuing cats from the streets, neglect and abuse situations and abandonment. We need your… (Nextdoor Wyncrest Village) - There was a medium sized white possible lab in our yard tonight at 10:50 pm on 12/16.
We tried to bring it in with treats but he/she ran. We live on Penn drive in Butler county. Unable to get a picture. (Nextdoor Brownsdale/Dinnerbell)
- McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Janitor in Butler. Apply here.
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Butler. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Butler here.
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