Photo gallery for Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017

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From left, Butler natives Shannon Donovan, Justin Anderson and Shannon McCarren gather over the weekend to discuss their resolutions for the new year. A study by the University of Scranton finds that almost 50 percent of people care enough to make resolutions each year.AUSTIN URAM/SPECIAL TO THE EAGLE

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Butler’s Ethan Morton and Pine-Richland’s Evan Luellen compete for a loose ball at Pine-Richland High School on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017. The Golden Tornado dropped a 56-55 decision on a controversial buzzer-beating shot by the Rams’ Phil Jurkovec.TYE CYPHER/Special to the eagle

Butler’s Jason Gray hits a three-point shot Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, at Pine-Richland High School. The Golden Tornado dropped a 56-55 decision on a controversial buzzer-beating shot by the Rams’ Phil Jurkovec.TYE CYPHER/Special to the Eagle

Butler’s Joel Stutz drives through Pine-Richland defenders for a lay up Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, at Pine-Richland High School. The Golden Tornado dropped a 56-55 decision on a controversial buzzer-beating shot by the Rams’ Phil Jurkovec.TYE CYPHER/Special to the Eagle

Butler’s Tyler Frederick drives past Pine-Richland defender Grant Carrigan for a layup Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, at Pine-Richland High School. The Golden Tornado dropped a 56-55 decision on a controversial buzzer-beating shot by the Rams’ Phil Jurkovec.TYE CYPHER/Special to the Eagle

A winning lottery ticket worth $3.2 million recently was sold at the Par Mar (Citgo) convenience store along Route 356 in Buffalo Township.---- DAVE PRELOSKY/BUTLER EAGLE

Covered with an umbrella, a pedestrian walks along North McKean Street in Butler on a rainy Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017.---- JUSTIN GUIDO/BUTLER EAGLE

Covered with an umbrella a pedestrian walks along North McKean Street in Butler on a rainy Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017.JUSTIN GUIDO/Butler Eagle

Covered with an umbrella, a pedestrian walks along North McKean Street in Butler on a rainy Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017.JUSTIN GUIDO/Butler Eagle

Covered with an umbrella, a pedestrian walks across Main Street in Butler on a rainy Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017.JUSTIN GUIDO/Butler Eagle

The 100-year-old barn on the Eisler Nurseries property has been converted into Pinehall at Eisler Farms. It can hold 180 people for wedding receptions and events.SUBMITTED PHOTO

Pinehall at Eisler Farms is surrounded by 170 landscaped for views. It overlooks three ponds and contains a variety of locations for wedding ceremonies.SUBMITTED PHOTO

The Grove City Country Club's picturesque settings contributed to an increase in wedding business in 2016, country club officials said. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Breaking with tradition has seen an increase in wedding bookings at the Grove City Country Club, 73, Country Club Road.SUBMITTED PHOTO

The Grove City Country Club has made changes to accommodate the needs of its younger members, such as kids golf night and pool parties.SUBMITTED PHOTO

Some couples have opted for themed weddings, such as this one tied to the Roaring ’20s, complete with costumes and decorations, held recently at the Grove City Country Club.---- SUBMITTED PHOTO

This 100-year-old barn on the Eisler Nurseries property has been converted into Pinehall at Eisler Farms, a venue for rustic weddings.SUBMITTED PHOTO

Sherry Kyne, the president of Eisler Nurseries, and her son Peter Kyne, the accounting and human resources manager, are shown at the Atrium in Prospect on Monday Dec. 12, 2016.JUSTIN GUIDO/Butler Eagle

Kenmac Rentals and Sales and other businesses offer tents, tables and chairs for couples who want to hold weddings in a variety of locations, including outdoors.Submitted Photo

The 4-foot-deep pit in Tod DiMinno’s backyard floods during periods of heavy rainfall. The pit was created after pipe work was performed years ago. DiMinno said the pit itself is a hazard. Harmony council members discussed flooding issues at their meeting Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017.---- Butler Eagle File Photo

Ben Perdziola (32) splits a pair of West Allegheny defenders before going up for a shot during the Planets’ 88-39 boys basketball victory Tuesday night, Jan. 3, 2017.DAVE PRELOSKY/Butler Eagle

Ben Perdziola (32) battles under the net against West Allegheny defenders Zachary Resio (21) and Isaiah Crowe (22) during the Planets’ 88-39 boys basketball victory Tuesday night, Jan. 3, 2017.DAVE PRELOSKY/Butler Eagle

Robby Carmody (24) dunks the ball against West Allegheny during the Planets’ 88-39 boys basketball victory Tuesday night, Jan. 3, 2017.DAVE PRELOSKY/Butler Eagle

Mars Cade Hetzler (2) drives to the net against West Allegheny during the Planets’ 88-39 boys basketball victory Tuesday night, Jan. 3, 2017.DAVE PRELOSKY/Butler Eagle

Mars Cade Hetzler (2) is defended by West Allegheny’s Matthew Gardocki (50) Zachary Resio (21) during the Planets’ 88-39 boys basketball victory Tuesday night, Jan. 3, 2017.DAVE PRELOSKY/Butler Eagle

A shooting funk cost the Lady Planets in a 32-23 basketball loss Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017.DAVE PRELOSKY/Butler Eagle

Nicole McCloud (12) tries making a play for Mars as Plum’s Mackenzie Lake (23) defends on the play. A shooting funk cost the Lady Planets in a 32-23 basketball loss Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017.DAVE PRELOSKY/Butler Eagle