Photo gallery Wed. Dec. 29, 2021

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G. Warren Smith II, who was president of Slippery Rock University from 1997 to 2003, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021. He was 80.Butler Eagle File Photo

Teachers at Rowan Elementary welcome students for the first day of school in September 2021.Butler Eagle File Photo

In November, attorney Joe Kubit was elected to fill a seat on Butler County Court of Common Pleas.Butler Eagle File Photo

The U.S. House Committee on Ethics is continuing an investigation into a complaint against Rep. Mike Kelly, R-16th.Butler Eagle File Photo

Butler City councilman and mayoral candidate Bob Dandoy speaks to members of both the AM and PM Rotaries at the Butler YWCA on Oct. 11, 2021. Dandoy won the election and will take office in January 2022.Butler Eagle File Photo

Artist Lorraine Coyner, a resident of Lutheran SeniorLife Passavant Community in Zelienople, showcased her hand-painted Santa figures, as well as other painted pieces, during an art exhibit at the Passavant Community on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021.

Matt Nickl, who began his career with Cranberry Township Emergency Medical Services in 2011, has risen through the ranks to become its new chief and executive director.Joseph Ressler/Butler Eagle

District Judge David Kovach is retiring from the bench after two terms.Nathan Bottiger/Butler Eagle

Evan Johnston walks his dogs in the rain at Succop Nature Park in Penn Township on Monday, Dec. 27, 2021. Johnston, who lives less than a mile away from the park, said he walks his dogs there in all weather, even snow.Joseph Ressler/Butler Eagle

Butler guard Hannah Aldridge goes for a layup between Hempfield defenders during the Golden Tornado’s 57-41 girls basketball win Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021. The game was part of the Butler Christmas Tournament.Nate Black/Special to the Eagle

Butler forward Makenna Maier drives to the hoop around a Hempfield defender at Butler High School on Dec. 28, 2021.Nate Black/Special to the Eagle

Butler senior Chloe Weiland, center, flanked by her sister, Leah, and mother Heather Weiland, signs a letter of intent to continue her academic and soccer career at Youngstown State University. Standing are Alan Weiland (Chloe’s father) and Butler coach Steve Perri.John Enrietto/Butler Eagle

Butler senior goalkeeer Makenna Yaracs, center, flanked by parents Kiley and Ray Yaracs, signs a letter of intent to continue her academic and soccer career at Mercyhurst University. Butler coach Steve Perri looks on.John Enrietto/Butler Eagle