Photo Gallery: February 5, 2023

2023-02-04 00:15:00

Former Mars standout pitcher and Pittsburgh Pirate David Bednar attends a ceremony to retire his high school jersey at Mars High school on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

Students at St. Wendelin Catholic School talk about and exhibit different countries as they celebrate Catholic Schools Week by highlighting different countries and trying foods from those countries on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

Aiden Bartley, 9, gets a haircut as his mother, Megan Bartley, watches, just like any 9-year-old's mother would, on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. Except, she says, Aiden's hair is thinning from the chemotherapy treatments he receives every other week to battle adult pancreatic adenocarcinoma, a form of cancer. Read the story in the Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, edition of the Butler Eagle. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle

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Mars’ Austin Campbell (1) looks to pass the ball between the defense of South Fayette’s Elijah Hill (15) and Michael Plasko (1) in their game at Mars on Friday night, Feb. 3, 2023. South Fayette won 77-72 in triple overtime. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Jackie Higby hangs out with Kilo, a 10-month-old Pitbull mix at doggy date night on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, at the Butler County Humane Society. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Ed Fair stands in the Masonic temple ballroom on Friday afternoon, Feb. 3, 2023, next to radiators after a new boiler was installed at the temple. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Ed Fair stands outside of the Masonic temple on Friday afternoon, Feb. 3, 2023; a new boiler was installed at the temple. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

A new boiler was installed in the basement of the Masonic temple on Main Street on Feb. 3, 2023. A few of the working parts are shown. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

A new boiler was installed in the basement of the Masonic temple on Main Street on Feb. 3, 2023. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Don Kelly, Pittsburgh Pirates bench coach, talks about former Mars standout pitcher and Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar during a ceremony to retire his high school jersey at Mars Area High School on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

Former Mars standout pitcher and Pittsburgh Pirate David Bednar laughs during a ceremony to retire his high school jersey at Mars High school on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

Former Mars standout pitcher and Pittsburgh Pirate David Bednar attends a ceremony to retire his high school jersey at Mars High school on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

Former Mars standout pitcher and Pittsburgh Pirate David Bednar raises his wife Casey’s hand during a ceremony to retire his high school jersey at Mars High school on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

Former Mars standout pitcher and Pittsburgh Pirate David Bednar is reflected in his Mars retired jersey during a ceremony to retire his high school jersey at Mars High school on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

Mike and Amy Dittman admire displays during the 2023 Lunar New Year Celebration at the Maridon Museum in Butler on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Molly Miller/Butler Eagle

Aiden Bartley, 9, gets a haircut from stylist Shayna Bonfardine in Butler Township on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. Bartley has an adult form of pancreatic cancer and receives chemotherapy every other week. His hair is thinning as a result of the therapy. Read the story in the Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, edition of the Butler Eagle. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle

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Aiden Bartley, 9, plays air hockey at his home on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. Aiden gets chemotherapy every other week to help fight pancreatic adenocarcinoma, an adult form of pancreatic cancer. There are only two known cases in juveniles in the United States. Read the story in the Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, edition of the Butler Eagle. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle

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Aiden Bartley, 9, gets a haircut from stylist Shayna Bonfardine in Butler Township on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. Bartley has an adult form of pancreatic cancer and receives chemotherapy every other week. His hair is thinning as a result of the therapy, and his mood is also affected. Read the story in the Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, edition of the Butler Eagle. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle

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Karns City senior Levi Hawk, second from left, signs a letter of intent to continue his academic and football career at Saint Vincent College. He is flanked by parents Amy and Jason Hawk. At far right is Karns City football coach Joe Sherwin. Read the story in the Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, edition of the Butler Eagle. John Enrietto/Butler Eagle

Seneca Valley quarterback Graham Hancox eyes an open receiver in a game against Hempfield. The senior on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, signed a letter of intent to play at Indiana (Pa.) University. Butler Eagle file photo

With the help of a new grant from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Marion Township Community Park will contribute $50,000 toward new playground equipment. Read the story in the Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, edition of the Butler Eagle. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Jackie Higby hangs out with Kilo, a 10-month-old Pitbull mix at doggy date night on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, at the Butler County Humane Society. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Butler’s Coleton Wetlergets (20) fouled by North Allegheny’s Jack MacMurdo (11) in a WPIAL class 6A section 1 boys basketball game at Butler High School on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Butler won 66-55. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

Butler’s Braylon Littlejohn (0) gets the ball past North Allegheny’s Ty Iwanonkiw (10) and Joey Dopirak (22) in a WPIAL class 6A section 1 boys basketball game at Butler High School on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Butler won 66-55. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

Butler’s Ryan Porch (11) comes close to dunking the ball against North Allegheny in a WPIAL class 6A section 1 boys basketball game at Butler High School on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Butler won 66-55. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

Butler’s Ayden Davis (4) fights for the ball with North Allegheny’s Joe Marquis (4) in a WPIAL class 6A section 1 boys basketball game at Butler High School on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Butler won 66-55. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

Butler’s Donovan Carney (2) shoots the ball over North Allegheny players in a WPIAL class 6A section 1 boys basketball game at Butler High School on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Butler won 66-55. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

The Butler bench and crowd celebrate a three-pointer by Butlers Donovan Carney (2) against North Allegheny in a WPIAL class 6A section 1 boys basketball game at Butler High School on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Butler won 66-55. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

Butler’s Colin Casteel (33) tries to block a shot by North Allegheny’s Joe Marquis (4) in a WPIAL class 6A section 1 boys basketball game at Butler High School on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Butler won 66-55. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

Butler’s Ryan Porch (11) plays tight defense on North Allegheny’s Jack MacMurdo (11) in a WPIAL class 6A section 1 boys basketball game at Butler High School on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Butler won 66-55. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

Butler’s Braylon Littlejohn (0) strikes a pose after a three-pointer against North Allegheny in a WPIAL class 6A section 1 boys basketball game at Butler High School on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Butler won 66-55. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

Butler’s Braylon Littlejohn (0) is fouled by North Allegheny’s Ty Iwanonkiw (10) and Jackson Howard (20) in a WPIAL class 6A section 1 boys basketball game at Butler High School on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Butler won 66-55. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

Butler’s Ryan McLister (3) steals the ball from North Allegheny’s Joe Marquis (4) in a WPIAL class 6A section 1 boys basketball game at Butler High School on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Butler won 66-55. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

Former Mars pitcher and current Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar holds up his retired high school jersey Friday night, Feb. 3, 2023, during halftime at Mars’ boys basketball game against South Fayette on Friday night, Feb. 3, 2023. South Fayette won 77-72 in triple overtime. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Mars' Ryan Ceh (20) jumps up and over to keep the ball in play in the offensive zone against South Fayette on Friday night, Feb. 3, 2023. South Fayette won 77-72 in triple overtime. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Mars' Tasso Sfanos (11) gets ready to shoot one of his two free throws after getting fouled by South Fayette on Friday night, Feb. 3, 2023. South Fayette won 77-72 in triple overtime. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Mars' Ryan Ceh (20) goes up and over defender Elijah Hill (15) for South Fayette in their game at Mars on Friday night, Feb. 3, 2023. South Fayette won 77-72 in triple overtime. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Mars' Tasso Sfanos (11) gets past the defense for South Fayette for 2 points in their game at Mars on Friday night, Feb. 3, 2023. South Fayette won 77-72 in triple overtime. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Mars' Deven Koch (23) plays defense against South Fayette's Dylan Head (31) in their game at Mars on Friday night, Feb. 3, 2023. South Fayette won 77-72 in triple overtime. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Former Mars standout pitcher and Pittsburgh Pirate David Bednar attends a ceremony to retire his high school jersey at Mars High school on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Students at St. Wendelin Catholic School talk about and exhibit different countries as they celebrate Catholic Schools Week by highlighting different countries and trying foods from those countries on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Aiden Bartley, 9, gets a haircut as his mother, Megan Bartley, watches, just like any 9-year-old's mother would, on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. Except, she says, Aiden's hair is thinning from the chemotherapy treatments he receives every other week to battle adult pancreatic adenocarcinoma, a form of cancer. Read the story in the Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, edition of the Butler Eagle. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle

Cary Shaffer
Mars’ Austin Campbell (1) looks to pass the ball between the defense of South Fayette’s Elijah Hill (15) and Michael Plasko (1) in their game at Mars on Friday night, Feb. 3, 2023. South Fayette won 77-72 in triple overtime. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Jackie Higby hangs out with Kilo, a 10-month-old Pitbull mix at doggy date night on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, at the Butler County Humane Society. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Ed Fair stands in the Masonic temple ballroom on Friday afternoon, Feb. 3, 2023, next to radiators after a new boiler was installed at the temple. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Ed Fair stands outside of the Masonic temple on Friday afternoon, Feb. 3, 2023; a new boiler was installed at the temple. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
A new boiler was installed in the basement of the Masonic temple on Main Street on Feb. 3, 2023. A few of the working parts are shown. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
A new boiler was installed in the basement of the Masonic temple on Main Street on Feb. 3, 2023. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Don Kelly, Pittsburgh Pirates bench coach, talks about former Mars standout pitcher and Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar during a ceremony to retire his high school jersey at Mars Area High School on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Former Mars standout pitcher and Pittsburgh Pirate David Bednar laughs during a ceremony to retire his high school jersey at Mars High school on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Former Mars standout pitcher and Pittsburgh Pirate David Bednar attends a ceremony to retire his high school jersey at Mars High school on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Former Mars standout pitcher and Pittsburgh Pirate David Bednar attends a ceremony to retire his high school jersey at Mars High school on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Former Mars standout pitcher and Pittsburgh Pirate David Bednar raises his wife Casey’s hand during a ceremony to retire his high school jersey at Mars High school on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Former Mars standout pitcher and Pittsburgh Pirate David Bednar is reflected in his Mars retired jersey during a ceremony to retire his high school jersey at Mars High school on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Mike and Amy Dittman admire displays during the 2023 Lunar New Year Celebration at the Maridon Museum in Butler on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Molly Miller/Butler Eagle
Students at St. Wendelin Catholic School talk about and exhibit different countries as they celebrate Catholic Schools Week by highlighting different countries and trying foods from those countries on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Students at St. Wendelin Catholic School talk about and exhibit different countries as they celebrate Catholic Schools Week by highlighting different countries and trying foods from those countries on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Students at St. Wendelin Catholic School talk about and exhibit different countries as they celebrate Catholic Schools Week by highlighting different countries and trying foods from those countries on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Students at St. Wendelin Catholic School talk about and exhibit different countries as they celebrate Catholic Schools Week by highlighting different countries and trying foods from those countries on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Students at St. Wendelin Catholic School talk about and exhibit different countries as they celebrate Catholic Schools Week by highlighting different countries and trying foods from those countries on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Students at St. Wendelin Catholic School talk about and exhibit different countries as they celebrate Catholic Schools Week by highlighting different countries and trying foods from those countries on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Aiden Bartley, 9, gets a haircut from stylist Shayna Bonfardine in Butler Township on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. Bartley has an adult form of pancreatic cancer and receives chemotherapy every other week. His hair is thinning as a result of the therapy. Read the story in the Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, edition of the Butler Eagle. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle

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Aiden Bartley, 9, plays air hockey at his home on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. Aiden gets chemotherapy every other week to help fight pancreatic adenocarcinoma, an adult form of pancreatic cancer. There are only two known cases in juveniles in the United States. Read the story in the Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, edition of the Butler Eagle. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle

Cary Shaffer
Aiden Bartley, 9, gets a haircut from stylist Shayna Bonfardine in Butler Township on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. Bartley has an adult form of pancreatic cancer and receives chemotherapy every other week. His hair is thinning as a result of the therapy, and his mood is also affected. Read the story in the Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, edition of the Butler Eagle. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle

Cary Shaffer
Karns City senior Levi Hawk, second from left, signs a letter of intent to continue his academic and football career at Saint Vincent College. He is flanked by parents Amy and Jason Hawk. At far right is Karns City football coach Joe Sherwin. Read the story in the Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, edition of the Butler Eagle. John Enrietto/Butler Eagle
Seneca Valley quarterback Graham Hancox eyes an open receiver in a game against Hempfield. The senior on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, signed a letter of intent to play at Indiana (Pa.) University. Butler Eagle file photo
With the help of a new grant from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Marion Township Community Park will contribute $50,000 toward new playground equipment. Read the story in the Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, edition of the Butler Eagle. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
With the help of a new grant from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Marion Township Community Park will contribute $50,000 toward new playground equipment. Read the story in the Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, edition of the Butler Eagle. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
With the help of a new grant from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Marion Township Community Park will contribute $50,000 toward new playground equipment. Read the story in the Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, edition of the Butler Eagle. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Jackie Higby hangs out with Kilo, a 10-month-old Pitbull mix at doggy date night on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, at the Butler County Humane Society. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Jackie Higby hangs out with Kilo, a 10-month-old Pitbull mix at doggy date night on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, at the Butler County Humane Society. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Butler’s Coleton Wetlergets (20) fouled by North Allegheny’s Jack MacMurdo (11) in a WPIAL class 6A section 1 boys basketball game at Butler High School on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Butler won 66-55. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Butler’s Braylon Littlejohn (0) gets the ball past North Allegheny’s Ty Iwanonkiw (10) and Joey Dopirak (22) in a WPIAL class 6A section 1 boys basketball game at Butler High School on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Butler won 66-55. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Butler’s Ryan Porch (11) comes close to dunking the ball against North Allegheny in a WPIAL class 6A section 1 boys basketball game at Butler High School on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Butler won 66-55. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Butler’s Ayden Davis (4) fights for the ball with North Allegheny’s Joe Marquis (4) in a WPIAL class 6A section 1 boys basketball game at Butler High School on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Butler won 66-55. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Butler’s Donovan Carney (2) shoots the ball over North Allegheny players in a WPIAL class 6A section 1 boys basketball game at Butler High School on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Butler won 66-55. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
The Butler bench and crowd celebrate a three-pointer by Butlers Donovan Carney (2) against North Allegheny in a WPIAL class 6A section 1 boys basketball game at Butler High School on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Butler won 66-55. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Butler’s Colin Casteel (33) tries to block a shot by North Allegheny’s Joe Marquis (4) in a WPIAL class 6A section 1 boys basketball game at Butler High School on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Butler won 66-55. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Butler’s Ryan Porch (11) plays tight defense on North Allegheny’s Jack MacMurdo (11) in a WPIAL class 6A section 1 boys basketball game at Butler High School on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Butler won 66-55. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Butler’s Braylon Littlejohn (0) strikes a pose after a three-pointer against North Allegheny in a WPIAL class 6A section 1 boys basketball game at Butler High School on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Butler won 66-55. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Butler’s Braylon Littlejohn (0) is fouled by North Allegheny’s Ty Iwanonkiw (10) and Jackson Howard (20) in a WPIAL class 6A section 1 boys basketball game at Butler High School on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Butler won 66-55. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Butler’s Ryan McLister (3) steals the ball from North Allegheny’s Joe Marquis (4) in a WPIAL class 6A section 1 boys basketball game at Butler High School on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Butler won 66-55. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Former Mars pitcher and current Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar holds up his retired high school jersey Friday night, Feb. 3, 2023, during halftime at Mars’ boys basketball game against South Fayette on Friday night, Feb. 3, 2023. South Fayette won 77-72 in triple overtime. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Mars' Ryan Ceh (20) jumps up and over to keep the ball in play in the offensive zone against South Fayette on Friday night, Feb. 3, 2023. South Fayette won 77-72 in triple overtime. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Mars' Tasso Sfanos (11) gets ready to shoot one of his two free throws after getting fouled by South Fayette on Friday night, Feb. 3, 2023. South Fayette won 77-72 in triple overtime. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Mars' Ryan Ceh (20) goes up and over defender Elijah Hill (15) for South Fayette in their game at Mars on Friday night, Feb. 3, 2023. South Fayette won 77-72 in triple overtime. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Mars' Tasso Sfanos (11) gets past the defense for South Fayette for 2 points in their game at Mars on Friday night, Feb. 3, 2023. South Fayette won 77-72 in triple overtime. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Mars' Deven Koch (23) plays defense against South Fayette's Dylan Head (31) in their game at Mars on Friday night, Feb. 3, 2023. South Fayette won 77-72 in triple overtime. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle