Here's a bit of construction-zone humor — and an apparent love story, too.

Pedestrians on South Main Street in Butler on Thursday might have noticed the 3-D cartoon character bolted to the plywood of temporary front entrance at the

new Rite Aid under construction. Hand-snipped bits of sheet metal, colorful insulated bolts and cardboard were arranged to make a comical face; above it, a cartoon text bubble floated bearing the message: “I hope Jenn calls Drew.”

A good-luck totem and some gentle teasing, apparently created by an out-of-town craftsman to cheer a homesick co-worker.

On Friday morning, the message had been updated: “I worked.”

Masons erecting the brick wall near the funny face enthusiastically nodded confirmation that Jenn had called.

Good for Drew. We're pulling for him.

Recent arrests and overdose reports indicate the possibility of another bad batch of heroin circulating in the area.Last weekend a 30-year-old Summit Township woman was found unconscious on the sidewalk at West New Castle Street and Fourth Avenue, the apparent victim of a heroin overdose. Police searched her wallet and turned up a single empty stamp bag with residue of suspected heroin, along with a used needle. She was given the antidote naloxone and recovered.The same woman previously pleaded guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia after being charged by state police in February — seven months ago, so she's no stranger or newcomer to heroin, yet she reacted violently to a standard dose of one stamp bag.The incident could signal the presence of a highly potent batch of heroin — a batch possibly similar to the fentanyl-laced heroin that circulated here in January and February and was blamed for the deaths of dozens of Western Pennsylvanians.If a new batch of deadly heroin has indeed arrived, it's fortunate our law enforcement and drug treatment personnel have specific experience. What's unfortunate is that they went through a crisis like this at all.

Timothy McCune has a point.The Butler County judge has established a dress code policy for the Court of Common Pleas. Presiding Judge Thomas Doerr has advised all five county judges to enforce it as they see fit.“It's about respect,” McCune said in an interview published Friday.As the presiding judge over criminal court proceedings, McCune has seen plenty of examples of disrespect, some intentional, many simply sprung from ignorance about court procedure and decorum in an increasingly more casual culture.And the casual attire has gone too far. People come dressed for court with excessive skin showing, in T-shirts with slogans about illegal drugs or in noticeably dirty clothing. Also forbidden: tank tops and tube tops, sports jerseys and clothing that displays obscene or racists messages.No more. A list of forbidden fashion is posted at the entrance of each courtroom. Attorneys are expected to advise their clients in advance about the dress code.McCune makes it clear he's not demanding new suits or formal dresses. In fact, charitable organizations and individuals already donate good clothing for criminal defendants to wear if they don't have decent clothing for a court appearance.Society needs standards in conduct and dress; without standards, we're not much of a society. Court is a good place to start.