Photo Gallery: Sunday, April 16, 2023

2023-04-15 00:15:00

Stanley Mallinger, left, answers a question from a Seneca Valley Intermediate High School sophomore at an assembly following a viewing of "Repairing the World: Stories from the Tree of Life" on Friday afternoon, April 14, 2023. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Cory Efremenko plays the keyboard Thursday, April 13, 2023, during Autism Open Mic Night by Band Together Pittsburgh at Mars Area Middle School. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

Jay Barber, project manager for the Penn Theater, moves one of the original seats that is still in the lobby of the theater on Friday morning, April 14, 2023. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

A barn in Clearfield Township was declared a total loss after a fire broke out Friday, April 14, 2023. Mikayla Torrence/Butler Eagle

A painting by artist Emily Glass is displayed at the Butler County Home Show at Family Sports Center in Butler Township on Friday, April 14, 2023. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

The beautiful weather was perfect for sitting next to Lake Arthur in Slippery Rock on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

Fishermen take advantage of the beautiful weather on Lake Arthur on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

Fishermen make their way under the Route 528 bridge as they fish in Lake Arthur at the 528 boat ramp in Slippery Rock on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

Fishermen try to reel in a catch on Lake Arthur at the 528 boat ramp in Slippery Rock on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

David Maines, with JR Bath, shows a tub at Family Sports Center in Butler Township during the Butler County Home Show Friday, April 14, 2023. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

An overall shot shows the Butler County Home Show at Family Sports Center in Butler Township on Friday, April 14, 2023. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

Roree Zawitz does karate kicks on Thursday, April 13, 2023, during Autism Open Mic Night by Band Together Pittsburgh at Mars Area Middle School. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

Beau Briggs sings on Thursday, April 13, 2023, during Autism Open Mic Night by Band Together Pittsburgh at Mars Area Middle School. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

Kids dance while other students perform on Thursday, April 13, 2023, during Autism Open Mic Night by Band Together Pittsburgh at Mars Area Middle School. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

A student sings on Thursday, April 13, 2023, during Autism Open Mic Night by Band Together Pittsburgh at Mars Area Middle School. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

Rocco Briggs sings “Big Block” on Thursday, April 13, 2023, during Autism Open Mic Night by Band Together Pittsburgh at Mars Area Middle School. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

The crowd applauds after a singer’s performance on Thursday, April 13, 2023, during Autism Open Mic Night by Band Together Pittsburgh at Mars Area Middle School. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

Master of ceremonies Greg Spencer sings along on Thursday, April 13, 2023, during Autism Open Mic Night by Band Together Pittsburgh at Mars Area Middle School. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

Michael Malandra sings “New York, New York” on Thursday, April 13, 2023, during Autism Open Mic Night by Band Together Pittsburgh at Mars Area Middle School. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

Butler Eagle photographer Shane Potter is a finalist for an Award in Excellence in Journalistic Craft Achievement for his photograph of firefighter Tim Iman, of the Butler Bureau of Fire, catching his breath in the backyard while fighting a house fire in Butler on Dec. 20, 2022. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Korynne Young, a local funeral director, gives a presentation to the Butler County Genealogical Society on ways they can obtain information on their family history on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Mikayla Torrence/Butler Eagle

Randy Werner, president of the Butler County Genealogical Society, sits among other members of the society during an informative presentation relating to researching your family history on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Mikayla Torrence/Butler Eagle

Randy Werner, president of the Butler County Genealogical Society, asks questions along with other members of the society during an informative presentation relating to researching your family history on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Mikayla Torrence/Butler Eagle

A farmer near Harcrest Park in Penn Township works his field on a sunny afternoon on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Leo Weber, 5, of Evans City, plays at Harcrest Park in Penn Township on a sunny afternoon on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Maven Johnston, 2, of Evans City, gets ready to go down the slide at Harcrest Park in Penn Township on a sunny afternoon on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Peyton Weber, 4, of Evans City, plays at Harcrest Park in Penn Township on a sunny afternoon on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Lincoln Cowan, 4, of Renfrew, plays on the slide at Harcrest Park in Penn Township on a sunny afternoon on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Two houses near the intersection of Jefferson and Carbon streets in Butler were struck and damaged in a crash Wednesday evening, April 13, 2023. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Bryan Frenchak, the new owner of the Penn Theater, looks out into the theater from one of the projector openings on Friday morning, April 14, 2023. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Bryan Frenchak, the new owner of the Penn Theater, smiles while he holds some of the new blueprints in the lobby of the theater on Friday morning, April 14, 2023. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

The outside of the Penn Theater is shown on Friday morning, April 14, 2023. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

An old metal staircase stands behind the stage at the Penn Theater on Friday morning, April 14, 2023. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

The names Miller & Dumbaug, who originally built the Penn Theater, can still be seen inside the projector room on Friday, April 14, 2023. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Butler’s Ayden Davis (1) fights for the ball with Penn Trafford’s Xavier Solomon (19) in a WPIAL nonsection boys lacrosse game at Art Bernardi Stadium in Butler Township on Friday, April 14, 2023. Penn Trafford won 16-13. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

Butler’s Ayden Davis (1) and Jake Stevens (22) celebrate after scoring a goal against Penn Trafford in a WPIAL nonsection boys lacrosse game at Art Bernardi Stadium in Butler Township on Friday, April 14, 2023. Penn Trafford won 16-13. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

Butler’s Jackson Solada (11) points to the crowd after scoring a goal against Penn Trafford in a WPIAL nonsection boys lacrosse game at Art Bernardi Stadium in Butler Township on Friday, April 14, 2023. Penn Trafford won 16-13. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

Butler’s Noah Kollinger (20) is excited after scoring a run against North Allegheny in a WPIAL class 6A section 1 boys baseball game at Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park in Butler on Friday, April 14, 2023. Butler won 5-2 against North Allegheny. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

Butler celebrates after beating North Allegheny in a WPIAL class 6A section 1 boys baseball game at Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park in Butler on Friday, April 14, 2023. Butler won 5-2 against North Allegheny. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

Butler’s Noah Collins (7) tries to outrun the ball as North Allegheny catcher Ian Zacherel (2) is in pursuit in a WPIAL class 6A section 1 boys baseball game at Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park in Butler on Friday, April 14, 2023. Butler won 5-2 against North Allegheny. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

Butler’s Lance Slater (1) was all smiles after a double play against North Allegheny in a WPIAL class 6A section 1 boys baseball game at Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park in Butler on Friday, April 14, 2023. Butler won 5-2 against North Allegheny. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

Butler’s Colin Casteel (12) tags out North Allegheny’s Spencer Bernett (12) at third base in a WPIAL class 6A section 1 boys baseball game at Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park in Butler on Friday, April 14, 2023. Butler won 5-2 against North Allegheny. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

Butler’s Liam McElroy (33) hits a triple against North Allegheny in a WPIAL class 6A section 1 boys baseball game at Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park in Butler on Friday, April 14, 2023. Butler won 5-2 against North Allegheny. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

Butler’s Lance Slater (1) smacks the ball against North Allegheny in a WPIAL class 6A section 1 boys baseball game at Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park in Butler on Friday, April 14, 2023. Butler won 5-2 against North Allegheny. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

The Butler bench shows its excitement after an RBI against North Allegheny in a WPIAL class 6A section 1 boys baseball game at Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park in Butler on Friday, April 14, 2023. Butler won 5-2 against North Allegheny. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

Butler’s Madden Clement (22) delivers a pitch against North Allegheny in a WPIAL class 6A section 1 boys baseball game at Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park in Butler on Friday, April 14, 2023. Butler won 5-2 against North Allegheny. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

Stanley Mallinger, left, answers a question from a Seneca Valley Intermediate High School sophomore at an assembly following a viewing of "Repairing the World: Stories from the Tree of Life" on Friday afternoon, April 14, 2023. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Cory Efremenko plays the keyboard Thursday, April 13, 2023, during Autism Open Mic Night by Band Together Pittsburgh at Mars Area Middle School. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Jay Barber, project manager for the Penn Theater, moves one of the original seats that is still in the lobby of the theater on Friday morning, April 14, 2023. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
A barn in Clearfield Township was declared a total loss after a fire broke out Friday, April 14, 2023. Mikayla Torrence/Butler Eagle
A painting by artist Emily Glass is displayed at the Butler County Home Show at Family Sports Center in Butler Township on Friday, April 14, 2023. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
The beautiful weather was perfect for sitting next to Lake Arthur in Slippery Rock on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Fishermen take advantage of the beautiful weather on Lake Arthur on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Fishermen make their way under the Route 528 bridge as they fish in Lake Arthur at the 528 boat ramp in Slippery Rock on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Fishermen try to reel in a catch on Lake Arthur at the 528 boat ramp in Slippery Rock on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
David Maines, with JR Bath, shows a tub at Family Sports Center in Butler Township during the Butler County Home Show Friday, April 14, 2023. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
An overall shot shows the Butler County Home Show at Family Sports Center in Butler Township on Friday, April 14, 2023. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Roree Zawitz does karate kicks on Thursday, April 13, 2023, during Autism Open Mic Night by Band Together Pittsburgh at Mars Area Middle School. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Roree Zawitz does karate kicks on Thursday, April 13, 2023, during Autism Open Mic Night by Band Together Pittsburgh at Mars Area Middle School. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Beau Briggs sings on Thursday, April 13, 2023, during Autism Open Mic Night by Band Together Pittsburgh at Mars Area Middle School. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Kids dance while other students perform on Thursday, April 13, 2023, during Autism Open Mic Night by Band Together Pittsburgh at Mars Area Middle School. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
A student sings on Thursday, April 13, 2023, during Autism Open Mic Night by Band Together Pittsburgh at Mars Area Middle School. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Rocco Briggs sings “Big Block” on Thursday, April 13, 2023, during Autism Open Mic Night by Band Together Pittsburgh at Mars Area Middle School. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
The crowd applauds after a singer’s performance on Thursday, April 13, 2023, during Autism Open Mic Night by Band Together Pittsburgh at Mars Area Middle School. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Master of ceremonies Greg Spencer sings along on Thursday, April 13, 2023, during Autism Open Mic Night by Band Together Pittsburgh at Mars Area Middle School. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Michael Malandra sings “New York, New York” on Thursday, April 13, 2023, during Autism Open Mic Night by Band Together Pittsburgh at Mars Area Middle School. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Butler Eagle photographer Shane Potter is a finalist for an Award in Excellence in Journalistic Craft Achievement for his photograph of firefighter Tim Iman, of the Butler Bureau of Fire, catching his breath in the backyard while fighting a house fire in Butler on Dec. 20, 2022. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Korynne Young, a local funeral director, gives a presentation to the Butler County Genealogical Society on ways they can obtain information on their family history on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Mikayla Torrence/Butler Eagle
Randy Werner, president of the Butler County Genealogical Society, sits among other members of the society during an informative presentation relating to researching your family history on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Mikayla Torrence/Butler Eagle
Randy Werner, president of the Butler County Genealogical Society, asks questions along with other members of the society during an informative presentation relating to researching your family history on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Mikayla Torrence/Butler Eagle
A farmer near Harcrest Park in Penn Township works his field on a sunny afternoon on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
A farmer near Harcrest Park in Penn Township works his field on a sunny afternoon on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Leo Weber, 5, of Evans City, plays at Harcrest Park in Penn Township on a sunny afternoon on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Maven Johnston, 2, of Evans City, gets ready to go down the slide at Harcrest Park in Penn Township on a sunny afternoon on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Peyton Weber, 4, of Evans City, plays at Harcrest Park in Penn Township on a sunny afternoon on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Lincoln Cowan, 4, of Renfrew, plays on the slide at Harcrest Park in Penn Township on a sunny afternoon on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Two houses near the intersection of Jefferson and Carbon streets in Butler were struck and damaged in a crash Wednesday evening, April 13, 2023. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Two houses near the intersection of Jefferson and Carbon streets in Butler were struck and damaged in a crash Wednesday evening, April 13, 2023. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Two houses near the intersection of Jefferson and Carbon streets in Butler were struck and damaged in a crash Wednesday evening, April 13, 2023. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Bryan Frenchak, the new owner of the Penn Theater, looks out into the theater from one of the projector openings on Friday morning, April 14, 2023. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Bryan Frenchak, the new owner of the Penn Theater, smiles while he holds some of the new blueprints in the lobby of the theater on Friday morning, April 14, 2023. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
The outside of the Penn Theater is shown on Friday morning, April 14, 2023. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
An old metal staircase stands behind the stage at the Penn Theater on Friday morning, April 14, 2023. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
The names Miller & Dumbaug, who originally built the Penn Theater, can still be seen inside the projector room on Friday, April 14, 2023. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Butler’s Ayden Davis (1) fights for the ball with Penn Trafford’s Xavier Solomon (19) in a WPIAL nonsection boys lacrosse game at Art Bernardi Stadium in Butler Township on Friday, April 14, 2023. Penn Trafford won 16-13. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Butler’s Ayden Davis (1) fights for the ball with Penn Trafford’s Xavier Solomon (19) in a WPIAL nonsection boys lacrosse game at Art Bernardi Stadium in Butler Township on Friday, April 14, 2023. Penn Trafford won 16-13. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Butler’s Ayden Davis (1) and Jake Stevens (22) celebrate after scoring a goal against Penn Trafford in a WPIAL nonsection boys lacrosse game at Art Bernardi Stadium in Butler Township on Friday, April 14, 2023. Penn Trafford won 16-13. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Butler’s Jackson Solada (11) points to the crowd after scoring a goal against Penn Trafford in a WPIAL nonsection boys lacrosse game at Art Bernardi Stadium in Butler Township on Friday, April 14, 2023. Penn Trafford won 16-13. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Butler’s Noah Kollinger (20) is excited after scoring a run against North Allegheny in a WPIAL class 6A section 1 boys baseball game at Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park in Butler on Friday, April 14, 2023. Butler won 5-2 against North Allegheny. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Butler celebrates after beating North Allegheny in a WPIAL class 6A section 1 boys baseball game at Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park in Butler on Friday, April 14, 2023. Butler won 5-2 against North Allegheny. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Butler’s Noah Collins (7) tries to outrun the ball as North Allegheny catcher Ian Zacherel (2) is in pursuit in a WPIAL class 6A section 1 boys baseball game at Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park in Butler on Friday, April 14, 2023. Butler won 5-2 against North Allegheny. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Butler’s Lance Slater (1) was all smiles after a double play against North Allegheny in a WPIAL class 6A section 1 boys baseball game at Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park in Butler on Friday, April 14, 2023. Butler won 5-2 against North Allegheny. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Butler’s Colin Casteel (12) tags out North Allegheny’s Spencer Bernett (12) at third base in a WPIAL class 6A section 1 boys baseball game at Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park in Butler on Friday, April 14, 2023. Butler won 5-2 against North Allegheny. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Butler’s Liam McElroy (33) hits a triple against North Allegheny in a WPIAL class 6A section 1 boys baseball game at Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park in Butler on Friday, April 14, 2023. Butler won 5-2 against North Allegheny. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Butler’s Lance Slater (1) smacks the ball against North Allegheny in a WPIAL class 6A section 1 boys baseball game at Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park in Butler on Friday, April 14, 2023. Butler won 5-2 against North Allegheny. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
The Butler bench shows its excitement after an RBI against North Allegheny in a WPIAL class 6A section 1 boys baseball game at Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park in Butler on Friday, April 14, 2023. Butler won 5-2 against North Allegheny. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
The Butler bench shows its excitement after an RBI against North Allegheny in a WPIAL class 6A section 1 boys baseball game at Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park in Butler on Friday, April 14, 2023. Butler won 5-2 against North Allegheny. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Butler’s Madden Clement (22) delivers a pitch against North Allegheny in a WPIAL class 6A section 1 boys baseball game at Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park in Butler on Friday, April 14, 2023. Butler won 5-2 against North Allegheny. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle