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In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the Butler native now leading Butler Memorial Hospital's future.
  • What big changes are coming to Butler Memorial Hospital after the merger?
  • What new state child welfare funding means for Butler County families

Also on today's calendar: Butler Workshop - October 14 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 71 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 67, low: 46.
  • Saturday: High clouds and warm, with a high of 75 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Butler native to serve as president and CEO of Butler Memorial and Clarion hospitals (butlereagle.com) — A Butler native, Matthew Schnur, has been promoted to president and CEO of Butler Memorial and Clarion hospitals as WVU Medicine reshapes leadership after its recent acquisition. Several other executives with strong ties to Butler County will guide medical, quality, and financial operations, influencing how local residents receive care at Butler Memorial.
   

2. BMH and WVU Medicine Leaders Talk Merger (wisr680.com) — Butler Memorial Hospital is now officially part of WVU Medicine, with leaders promising expanded community services and major upgrades, including a renovated emergency room. WVU Medicine has pledged $800 million across newly acquired hospitals, aiming to keep more care local and strengthen rural healthcare for Butler-area residents.
   

3. New State Funding Aims to Bolster Child Abuse Prevention, Family Support (gantnews.com) — Butler families could see stronger support services as Pennsylvania's new budget adds $50 million for county child welfare, including Butler County Children and Youth Agency. State officials visited Butler to highlight more resources for abuse investigations, ChildLine staffing, and preventive help with housing, food, and other basic needs, alongside broader investments in school mental health and student support statewide.
   

4. Gas Prices Down Slightly In Butler (wbut.com) — Drivers in Butler are seeing a small break at the pump, with average regular gas now at $4.73 per gallon, down seven cents from last week. Prices across western Pennsylvania and the nation also dipped, though Butler remains among the higher-priced areas in the region.
   

5. Kenneth Wayne Karch (butlerradio.com) — Renfrew resident Kenneth Wayne Karch, a Butler High School graduate and former Armco worker, has passed away at age 73. Family and friends can honor his memory as he is laid to rest at North Side Cemetery, with arrangements handled through Thompson-Miller Funeral Home on North Street in Butler.
   

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  • Anyone else getting about 100 calls from "Senior advantage" or "Senior connect"?
    I get probably 20 calls a day, if not more. Always decline and block the number immediately. Then they call again from a different number. Cycle… (Nextdoor Brownsdale/Dinnerbell)
  • Unlocking Website Potential: How Emdash Theme Can Transform Your Online Presence
    In today's digital landscape, a strong online presence is no longer optional – it's essential for success.... (Nextdoor Mercer St)
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Cafe Associate in Butler. Apply here.
  • Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in BUTLER PA S08757 in Butler. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Butler here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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