🌱 What Butler’s hospital workers expect from WVU Medicine’s big takeover
Butler, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Butler! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What Butler’s hospital workers expect from WVU Medicine’s big takeover
- How did Butler’s Golden Tornado fall to Hollidaysburg on Friday?
- Have you tried the community walking trail circling BC3’s campus?
Also on today's calendar: Screen 3 Double Feature and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 69 and low of 52 degrees.
- Sunday: Sunshine and pleasant, temps: high: 71, low: 52.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 63 and low of 40 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Months after threatening strike, unions optimistic about Butler Hospital's new era (butlereagle.com) — Butler Memorial Hospital staff say they’re cautiously optimistic as the hospital’s acquisition by WVU Medicine becomes official, ending months of labor tension that nearly led to a strike. Union leaders for technicians and nurses hope the new ownership will stabilize finances, improve staffing, and expand services for Butler patients. They also want WVU to honor existing contracts and restore the hospital’s strong regional reputation. 
2. Butler football overmatched on road as Hollidaysburg hands Tornado third straight loss (butlereagle.com) — Butler High’s football team endured a tough road loss Friday, falling 52-12 to Hollidaysburg after giving up 38 unanswered points by halftime. Despite the lopsided score, coach Eric Christy praised his Butler players’ effort, while senior Nicco Baggetta and freshman quarterback Coby Christy provided late touchdowns for the Golden Tornado.
3. Trail at BC3 an amenity for all (butlereagle.com) — If you’re looking for a nearby place to walk or run, Butler County Community College’s Shaffer Walking Trail in Butler Township offers a one-mile, hilly loop open to the whole community. Built in 2012 and regularly maintained, it’s used by students, local families, and fitness classes, and even supports BC3’s Pioneer Pursuit fundraiser. A second Emhoff Trail winds through the college’s wooded acreage for a quieter experience.
4. FBI releases new data on would-be Trump assassin Thomas Crooks' text messages to mystery person (justthenews.com) — Newly released FBI records shed more light on Butler’s 2024 Trump rally shooting, revealing text messages about 3D-printed gun parts between Thomas Crooks and an unidentified contact months before the attack. The messages, obtained via Judicial Watch, suggest Crooks experimented with a homemade firearm but feared it might explode. Transparency advocates are pressing the FBI to release more of its investigative file on the Butler incident.
📸 Around Butler
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Here Come The Mummies →
Jergel's Rhythm Grille, 103 Slade Lane, Warrendale
7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
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Other local events
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Screen 3 Double Feature →
Starlight Drive-In, 1985 N Main St Ext, Butler
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Screen 1 Double Feature →
Starlight Drive-In, 1985 N Main St Ext, Butler
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Screen 2 Double Feature →
Starlight Drive-In, 1985 N Main St Ext, Butler
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Butler County Symphony - The Music of Studio Ghibli →
Butler Intermediate High School, 551 Fairground Hill Road, Butler
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The Music of Studio Ghibli →
Butler Intermediate High School, 551 Fairground Hill Rd., Butler
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Commissioners' and Board of Elections Public Meeting →
Butler PA
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Go Team! Plate →
Steele's Brushes and Ceramics, 1631 North Main St Ext, Butler
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City of Butler Forum Meeting
Butler City, 140 W North St, Butler
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Looped →
hobnob theatre co., 134 S Main St., Butler
7:30 pm
Saturday October 3
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
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🗓 Events Nearby
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City of Butler Forum Meeting
Butler City, 140 W North St, Butler
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SHS Homecoming Crowning/Football Game
SHS Art Bernardi Stadium
6:40 pm
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi everyone, Is there anyone out there that does power washing?
I need someone that has the machine to do a garage floor. I don't want someone that just stands there and sprays water on it. (Nextdoor Meridian)
- Maurices posted a job opening for Retail Assistant Manager - Full-Time in Butler. Apply here.
- Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Butler. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Butler here.
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