Photo Gallery: September 28, 2022

2022-09-28 00:45:00

Seneca Valley’s Connor Oros (11) fights for the ball with Butler’s Dylan Murphy (35) in a WPIAL Class 4A section 1 boys soccer game at NexTier Stadium on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

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On Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, Cranberry Library director Leslie Pallotta gives the Mazzoni Spirit of Giving award to former board member Tom Cully, who had been surprised with the honor, and commended him on his many years of assisting the library. Julia Maruca/Butler Eagle

Former Olympian Candy Young talks with the Cranberry Rotary club on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 27, 2022, at the Cranberry YMCA. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Local landlord Jeff Weber, left, talks with Sean Graves of Pennsylvania American Water on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, at an “open house” at St. Peter's Church social hall on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Twins Isabel and Bailey Courson, 4, the daughters of Melissa Courson, of Butler, pose with a character from the Disney movie “Encanto” on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, at the Community Day event at Butler Township Park. Eric Freehling/Butler Eagle

JOBLESS RATE: The state Department of Labor and Industry has released the jobless rate for Butler and surrounding counties. The bold numbers indicate February 2022's rate. The lighter numbers indicate January 2022's rate. These rates are seasonally adjusted. Read the story in the Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022, edition of the Butler Eagle. Butler Eagle graphic

Fire trucks and other rescue vehicles were on display at the Community Day event on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Eric Freehling/Butler Eagle

Spider-Man and Captain America, part of the Princess Parties contingent at the Community Day event on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, struck a dramatic pose. Eric Freehling/Butler Eagle

From left, Carol Fizer, Stephanie Dano and Shari Allen — members of St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church in Lyndora — dish out huluski and halupkis at the Community Day event Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, at Butler Township Park. Eric Freehling/Butler Eagle

Butler goalie Drew Knight (27) makes a save against Seneca Valley in a WPIAL Class 4A section 1 boys soccer game at NexTier Stadium on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

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Seneca Valley’s Beaux Lizewski (17) fights for the ball with Butler’s Nicholas Kilgore (16) in a WPIAL Class 4A section 1 boys soccer game at NexTier Stadium on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

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Seneca Valley’s Adam Conrad (7) fights for a head-ball with Butler’s Andrew Lucas (42) in a WPIAL Class 4A section 1 boys soccer game at NexTier Stadium on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

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Seneca Valley’s Evan Howard (24) gets tripped up by Butler’s Andrew Lucas (42) and Isaac Boring (18) in a WPIAL Class 4A section 1 boys soccer game at NexTier Stadium on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

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Butler celebrates a goal against Seneca Valley in a WPIAL Class 4A section 1 boys soccer game at NexTier Stadium on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

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John Sabo (2) leaps into the air after scoring the first touchdown for Slippery Rock against Sharpsville at Slippery Rock High School two weeks ago. Slippery Rock football looks to snap a two-game skid Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, against Hickory (2-3). Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle

Fun Fore All, owned by Chris and Julie Camp, made a substantial contribution to the Cranberry Township Community Chest's 2019 Project of the Year, which featured renovations to the library and the construction of a new makerspace, The Forge. They were recognized for their contributions during a ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, at the library. Julia Maruca/Butler Eagle

Tom Cully, a former Cranberry Public Library board member and longtime library supporter, was given the Mazzoni Spirit of Giving award on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, at the library. Julia Maruca/Butler Eagle

Members of the Cranberry Rotary club, including Curt Whipple, membership chair, smile as former Olympian Candy Young speaks to the group on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 27, 2022, at the Cranberry YMCA. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Former Olympian Candy Young talks with the Cranberry Rotary club on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 27, 2022, at the Cranberry YMCA. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

On Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 27, 2022, former Olympian Candy Young talks with the Cranberry Rotary club at the Cranberry YMCA. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Former Olympian Candy Young talks with members of the Cranberry Rotary club on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, after lunch at the Cranberry YMCA. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

A few of the awards belonging to former Olympian Candy Young were on display at the Cranberry YMCA on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, as she spoke with the Cranberry Rotary club. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

On Tuesday morning, Sept. 27, 2022, members of BASA and Pennsylvania American Water met with residents about the selling of BASA sewer system at an “open house” at St. Peter's Church social hall. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Butler mayor Bob Dandoy, left, and Donald Shearer, right, Butler city council member, talk with local residents about the BASA sale at an “open house” at St. Peter's Church social hall Tuesday morning, Sept. 27, 2022. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

On Tuesday morning, Sept. 27, 2022, an “open house” was held at St. Peter's Church social hall with members of BASA and Pennsylvania American Water so that local residents could talk with them about the sale of BASA and related issues. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Antique cars line Main Street in Butler during a previous Butler Fall Festival. This year’s festival is Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Butler Eagle file photo

Locals walk down Main Street in Butler during a previous Butler Fall Festival. This year’s festival is Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Butler Eagle file photo

The 2019 Butler Fall Festival included barrel train rides, a bouncy house, bungee trampolines and other kid-friendly activities.This year’s event will be held Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Butler Eagle file photo

Seneca Valley’s Connor Oros (11) fights for the ball with Butler’s Dylan Murphy (35) in a WPIAL Class 4A section 1 boys soccer game at NexTier Stadium on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Justin Guido
On Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, Cranberry Library director Leslie Pallotta gives the Mazzoni Spirit of Giving award to former board member Tom Cully, who had been surprised with the honor, and commended him on his many years of assisting the library. Julia Maruca/Butler Eagle
Former Olympian Candy Young talks with the Cranberry Rotary club on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 27, 2022, at the Cranberry YMCA. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Local landlord Jeff Weber, left, talks with Sean Graves of Pennsylvania American Water on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, at an “open house” at St. Peter's Church social hall on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Twins Isabel and Bailey Courson, 4, the daughters of Melissa Courson, of Butler, pose with a character from the Disney movie “Encanto” on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, at the Community Day event at Butler Township Park. Eric Freehling/Butler Eagle
JOBLESS RATE: The state Department of Labor and Industry has released the jobless rate for Butler and surrounding counties. The bold numbers indicate February 2022's rate. The lighter numbers indicate January 2022's rate. These rates are seasonally adjusted. Read the story in the Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022, edition of the Butler Eagle. Butler Eagle graphic
Fire trucks and other rescue vehicles were on display at the Community Day event on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Eric Freehling/Butler Eagle
Spider-Man and Captain America, part of the Princess Parties contingent at the Community Day event on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, struck a dramatic pose. Eric Freehling/Butler Eagle
From left, Carol Fizer, Stephanie Dano and Shari Allen — members of St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church in Lyndora — dish out huluski and halupkis at the Community Day event Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, at Butler Township Park. Eric Freehling/Butler Eagle
Butler goalie Drew Knight (27) makes a save against Seneca Valley in a WPIAL Class 4A section 1 boys soccer game at NexTier Stadium on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Justin Guido
Seneca Valley’s Beaux Lizewski (17) fights for the ball with Butler’s Nicholas Kilgore (16) in a WPIAL Class 4A section 1 boys soccer game at NexTier Stadium on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Justin Guido
Seneca Valley’s Adam Conrad (7) fights for a head-ball with Butler’s Andrew Lucas (42) in a WPIAL Class 4A section 1 boys soccer game at NexTier Stadium on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Justin Guido
Seneca Valley’s Evan Howard (24) gets tripped up by Butler’s Andrew Lucas (42) and Isaac Boring (18) in a WPIAL Class 4A section 1 boys soccer game at NexTier Stadium on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Justin Guido
Butler celebrates a goal against Seneca Valley in a WPIAL Class 4A section 1 boys soccer game at NexTier Stadium on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Justin Guido
John Sabo (2) leaps into the air after scoring the first touchdown for Slippery Rock against Sharpsville at Slippery Rock High School two weeks ago. Slippery Rock football looks to snap a two-game skid Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, against Hickory (2-3). Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Fun Fore All, owned by Chris and Julie Camp, made a substantial contribution to the Cranberry Township Community Chest's 2019 Project of the Year, which featured renovations to the library and the construction of a new makerspace, The Forge. They were recognized for their contributions during a ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, at the library. Julia Maruca/Butler Eagle
On Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, Cranberry Library director Leslie Pallotta gives the Mazzoni Spirit of Giving award to former board member Tom Cully, who had been surprised with the honor, and commended him on his many years of assisting the library. Julia Maruca/Butler Eagle
Tom Cully, a former Cranberry Public Library board member and longtime library supporter, was given the Mazzoni Spirit of Giving award on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, at the library. Julia Maruca/Butler Eagle
Members of the Cranberry Rotary club, including Curt Whipple, membership chair, smile as former Olympian Candy Young speaks to the group on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 27, 2022, at the Cranberry YMCA. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Former Olympian Candy Young talks with the Cranberry Rotary club on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 27, 2022, at the Cranberry YMCA. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
On Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 27, 2022, former Olympian Candy Young talks with the Cranberry Rotary club at the Cranberry YMCA. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Former Olympian Candy Young talks with members of the Cranberry Rotary club on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, after lunch at the Cranberry YMCA. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
A few of the awards belonging to former Olympian Candy Young were on display at the Cranberry YMCA on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, as she spoke with the Cranberry Rotary club. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
On Tuesday morning, Sept. 27, 2022, members of BASA and Pennsylvania American Water met with residents about the selling of BASA sewer system at an “open house” at St. Peter's Church social hall. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Butler mayor Bob Dandoy, left, and Donald Shearer, right, Butler city council member, talk with local residents about the BASA sale at an “open house” at St. Peter's Church social hall Tuesday morning, Sept. 27, 2022. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
On Tuesday morning, Sept. 27, 2022, an “open house” was held at St. Peter's Church social hall with members of BASA and Pennsylvania American Water so that local residents could talk with them about the sale of BASA and related issues. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Antique cars line Main Street in Butler during a previous Butler Fall Festival. This year’s festival is Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Butler Eagle file photo
Locals walk down Main Street in Butler during a previous Butler Fall Festival. This year’s festival is Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Butler Eagle file photo
The 2019 Butler Fall Festival included barrel train rides, a bouncy house, bungee trampolines and other kid-friendly activities.This year’s event will be held Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Butler Eagle file photo