Photo Gallery

2019-08-24 01:00:00

Butler's Ethan Babay and Antonio Harris combine to stop North Hills quarterback Dylan Pauling during the Golden Tornado's 46-21 loss Friday night, Aug. 23, 2019.Harold Aughton/Butler Eagle

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More than 100 parents and children descended on the Butler YMCA parking lot Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, for the organization’s first-ever distribution of backpacks and school supplies to local youth. Moms Sarah Sanders, center, and Rachel Barber, right, both of Butler, attended the event with their children, Alivia Barber, 7, Aden Barber and Nyla Sanders, both 5. Standing next to Alivia is 12-year-old Nevaeh Maga, who will start Butler Intermediate High School next week.Andie hannon/butler eagle

Tim Croft and Julie Czifra are third-generation family owners of Butler Floor & Carpet, featured in a story in the Butler Eagle on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019.Kim Paskorz/butler eagle

Moniteau´s Nick Martino looks for an opening against Kane at Moniteau High School on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019.Steven Dalton/special to the eagle

The Green Party student section greets the Butler High School Football team prior to Friday’s game, Aug. 23, 2019.Harold Aughton/Butler Eagle

Knoch’s Matt Goodlin dives into the end-zone during a game at Knoch Stadium on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019.Jason Swanson/special to the eagle

The student section at Slippery Rock High School’s season-opening football game cheers on their team Friday, Aug. 23, 2019.Seb foltz/butler eagle

Mars captain Michael Carmody fires up the Mars Planets before their home opener against the West Mifflin Titans at Mars High School on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019.Nate Black/special to the eagle

Paul Raab, 66, of Butler goes for a walk on a break from home-renovation work. The heart transplant survivor regularly walks two to four miles four or five times a week along with lifting weights to stay active. A story about organ donors and recipients is in the Butler Eagle on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019.Seb foltz/butler eagle

Lorraine Skomo, a Center Township resident, needs a liver transplant. A story about organ donors and recipients is in the Butler Eagle on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019.Seb foltz/butler eagle

Ben Klugh and Mike Doran, teachers at Butler Senior High School, carry fishery equipment into their school Friday, Aug. 23, 2019. The men are among the team of teachers bringing fishery lessons to their science classes.Tanner Cole/Butler Eagle

Critchlow School Road remains closed Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, after spring storms buckled the surface.Harold Aughton/Butler Eagle

Joe Zierer of SpeedPro Imaging wraps a utility box at the corner of Rochester Road and Route 19 on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019. The box is one of five throughout the township to receive a wrap featuring art creations from local residents.J.W. Johnson Jr./butler eagle