Photo Gallery Thurs 04/20

2017-04-20 01:00:00

Knoch's Brandon Kowalski follows through. Knoch beat Deer Lakes 5-4 in 13 innings Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at Kelly Automotive Park. The win pulled Knoch into a first-place section tie.DAVE PRELOSKY/BUTLER EAGLE

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A house on Woodlawn Road in Butler Township was damaged by fire Wednesday, April. 19. 2017. Two passing drivers called 911 when they saw the smoke. The owner was not home at the time.DAVE PRELOSKY/Butler Eagle

This is how the Butler County Government Center will look once its exterior beige panels, which are deteriorating, are replaced. The county commissioners have authorized seeking bids to do the work, which is estimated to cost between $2.9 million and $4.5 million. County officials expressed safety concerns about the panels, which have rusting rebar inside. One of the panels had to be reattached after becoming unsecured. The county is finalizing a schedule that includes a bid award date.SUBMITTED DRAWING

A construction crew Monday, April 17, 2017, works on the Pennsylvania State Department of Transportation’s $5.5 million project replacing Cox’s Corner, the intersection of Saxonburg Boulevard and Ekastown Road, in Clinton Township with a roundabout a little farther west. Cox’s Corner is a fork in the road with an uphill slope obscuring the view to oncoming traffic. A roundabout is a circular junction in which traffic flows in one direction around an island. Work is expected to be done in October.JUSTIN GUIDO/BUTLER EAGLE

Darlene Christy assistant director of nursing at Sunnyview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, was named the 2017 Butler County Employee of the Year during the Butler County Chamber of Commerce 23rd annual Employee Appreciation Day luncheon at the Atrium in Franklin Township on Wednesday April 19, 2017.JUSTIN GUIDO/BUTLER EAGLE

The Rev. Robert Edmundson will be formally installed Sunday, April 23, 2017, as pastor of North Washington Presbyterian Church and Concord Hooker Presbyterian Church.JUSTIN GUIDO/BUTLER EAGLE

The Butler High School Aquaettes prepare to present “Synch into High School” at 7:30 p.m. April 28 and 29, 2017, in the senior high pool. The synchronized swimming team features 20 girls ranging from seventh to 12th grade along with three “Aquastuds” who perform several lifts and help with other routines. Tickets are $6 for students and $8 for adults and will be available at the door.submitted photo

Huang Xiang recites his poetry at the Maridon Museum’s opening of the exhibit “A Cosmic Contemporary Collaboration” April 8, 2017. The Chinese artist’s work along with that of Randall DiGiuseppe, William Rock and Dennis Keyes will be on display through June 3 at the museum at 322 N. McKean St.submitted photo

Knoch’s Dominick Bucko wears some deck-out head gear. Knoch beat Deer Lakes 5-4 in 13 innings Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at Kelly Automotive Park. The win pulled Knoch into a first-place section tie.DAVE PRELOSKY/BUTLER EAGLE

Knoch starting pitcher Jack Bartek fires home. Knoch beat Deer Lakes 5-4 in 13 innings Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at Kelly Automotive Park. The win pulled Knoch into a first-place section tie.DAVE PRELOSKY/BUTLER EAGLE

Knoch’s Brandon Kowalski watches the ball off his bat. Knoch beat Deer Lakes 5-4 in 13 innings Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at Kelly Automotive Park. The win pulled Knoch into a first-place section tie.DAVE PRELOSKY/BUTLER EAGLE

Knoch’s Alex Altmire takes a mighty cut. Knoch beat Deer Lakes 5-4 in 13 innings Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at Kelly Automotive Park. The win pulled Knoch into a first-place section tie.DAVE PRELOSKY/BUTLER EAGLE

Slippery Rock High senior Brady Dalton poses with the medals she has won over a successful career as a hurdler for the Rockets. Despite standing just a shade over 5-foot tall, Dalton is one of the best hurdlers in the state.Shawna Nebel/NEBEL IMAGES

Roy Bliley, 86, of Butler scored the first hole-in-one of his 57-year golfing career last week at Lake Arthur Golf Club.Submitted Photo

Butler senior pole vaulter Taylor Weaver, second from right, has signed a letter of intent to continue her academic and pole vaulting career at St. Francis (Pa.) University. Joining her are, from left, Butler girls track coach John Williams, her mother, Amy Judy, and Butler pole vault coach Jerry McGarrah.John Enrietto/Butler Eagle