Photo Gallery: Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023

2023-12-23 00:15:00

Amelia Culbertson, left, and Maxx Pertle Shafer carry items donated by Dollar General into the Butler County Humane Society’s shelter in Connoquenessing Township on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle

Amelia Culbertson and Maxx Pertle Shafer stand with items donated by Dollar General to the Butler County Humane Society on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle

Janet Black, left, helps Olivia Gilligan with her angel costume in preparation for the live Nativity at Nixon United Methodist Church on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Molly Miller/Butler Eagle

John Cavenor, 9, is instructed by Eleanor Hackett on how to stand in the live Nativity at Nixon United Methodist Church on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Molly Miller/Butler Eagle

Samuel Gilligan, left, and Ann McCandless portray Mary and Joseph in the live Nativity at Nixon United Methodist Church on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Molly Miller/Butler Eagle

Alice Kuhns, right, reprises her role as the Virgin Mary in the live Nativity at Nixon United Methodist Church on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Molly Miller/Butler Eagle

Samuel Gilligan, left, and Ann McCandless portray Mary and Joseph in the live Nativity at Nixon United Methodist Church on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Molly Miller/Butler Eagle

Evie Pockatko, 10, pets a miniature horse during the live Nativity at Nixon United Methodist Church on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Molly Miller/Butler Eagle

Concordia Lutheran Ministries in Cabot had a live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023. Holly Mead/ Special to the Eagle

Concordia Lutheran Ministries in Cabot had a live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, with Codey Smith, left, as Joseph and Julie Cornelius as Mary. Holly Mead/ Special to the Eagle

Concordia Lutheran Ministries in Cabot had a live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023. Holly Mead/ Special to the Eagle

Joseph (Codey Smith) and Mary (Julie Cornelius) enter the live Nativity at Concordia in Cabot on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Painted murals from the Nativity scene in Zelienople. (Steven Dalton Special to Butler Eagle) 12-7-2023

The Nativity scene, which sits along Route 68 in Harmony, was built in the 1940s by Jim Henderson, who painted the murals by hand. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle

Painted murals from the Nativity scene in Zelienople. Steven Dalton/Special to Butler Eagle

The marquee shines bright at the Penn Theater in Butler on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle

Penn Theater attendees fill the seats before the start of A Christmas Carol at the Penn Theater on Friday, Dec. 2023, 2023. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle

Performers Deanna Sparrow, Phil Ball and Matt Leslie on stage during “A Christmas Carol” at the Penn Theater on Friday, Dec. 2023, 2023. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle

Performers Matt Leslie, Deanna Sparrow and Phil Ball on stage during "A Christmas Carol“ at the Penn Theater on Friday, Dec. 2023, 2023. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle

Judy McCandless, with daughter Megan Leitem, before the start of “A Christmas Carol” at the Penn Theater on Friday, Dec. 2023, 2023. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle

Susan Catanzarito, Judy Lavoie and Lynn Andres enter the theater to find their seats for the live performance of “A Christmas Carol” at the Penn Theater on Friday, Dec. 2023, 2023. Steven Dalton Special to the Eagle

Reid Campbell, captain of West Sunbury Volunteer Fire Station stands in a snowy lot where Thompson Market once stood in West Sunbury on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle

Reid Campbell, captain of West Sunbury Volunteer Fire Station, stands next to the pond and dry hydrant which provided the necessary water to fight the Thompson Market fire in West Sunbury on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle

Butler's Donovan Carney (2) dribbles the ball through the offensive zone against Slippery Rock on Friday night, Dec. 22, 2023, at Butler Senior High School. The Golden Tornado won 76-48. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

Slippery Rock's Anderson Franco (24) drives past Butler's Jordan Epps (11) during the second quarter of their matchup Friday night, Dec. 22, 2023, at Butler Senior High School. The Golden Tornado won 76-48. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

Slippery Rock's Max Kovacik (2) fights for a loose ball against Butler on Friday night, Dec. 22, 2023, at Butler Senior High School. The Golden Tornado won 76-48. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

Butler Area School District honored the 2023 Sports Hall of Fame inductees Friday night, Dec. 22, 2023, at the boys varsity basketball game between the Golden Tornado and Slippery Rock. From left to right: John Williams (Inductee Coach), Bill Mylan (Athletic Director), Kim Nowakowski (Inductee Basketball Class of 2003) & Peter Staruch (Inductee Swimming Class of 1986). Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

Butler's Tayt Lucas (12) shoots a three during the first quarter of their game against Slippery Rock on Friday night, Dec. 22, 2023, at Butler Senior High School. The Golden Tornado won 76-48. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

Amelia Culbertson, left, and Maxx Pertle Shafer carry items donated by Dollar General into the Butler County Humane Society’s shelter in Connoquenessing Township on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Amelia Culbertson, left, and Maxx Pertle Shafer carry items donated by Dollar General into the Butler County Humane Society’s shelter in Connoquenessing Township on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Amelia Culbertson and Maxx Pertle Shafer stand with items donated by Dollar General to the Butler County Humane Society on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Janet Black, left, helps Olivia Gilligan with her angel costume in preparation for the live Nativity at Nixon United Methodist Church on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Molly Miller/Butler Eagle
John Cavenor, 9, is instructed by Eleanor Hackett on how to stand in the live Nativity at Nixon United Methodist Church on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Molly Miller/Butler Eagle
Samuel Gilligan, left, and Ann McCandless portray Mary and Joseph in the live Nativity at Nixon United Methodist Church on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Molly Miller/Butler Eagle
Alice Kuhns, right, reprises her role as the Virgin Mary in the live Nativity at Nixon United Methodist Church on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Molly Miller/Butler Eagle
Samuel Gilligan, left, and Ann McCandless portray Mary and Joseph in the live Nativity at Nixon United Methodist Church on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Molly Miller/Butler Eagle
Evie Pockatko, 10, pets a miniature horse during the live Nativity at Nixon United Methodist Church on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Molly Miller/Butler Eagle
Concordia Lutheran Ministries in Cabot had a live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023. Holly Mead/ Special to the Eagle
Concordia Lutheran Ministries in Cabot had a live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, with Codey Smith, left, as Joseph and Julie Cornelius as Mary. Holly Mead/ Special to the Eagle
Concordia Lutheran Ministries in Cabot had a live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023. Holly Mead/ Special to the Eagle
Concordia Lutheran Ministries in Cabot had a live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023. Holly Mead/ Special to the Eagle
Joseph (Codey Smith) and Mary (Julie Cornelius) enter the live Nativity at Concordia in Cabot on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Painted murals from the Nativity scene in Zelienople. (Steven Dalton Special to Butler Eagle) 12-7-2023
The Nativity scene, which sits along Route 68 in Harmony, was built in the 1940s by Jim Henderson, who painted the murals by hand. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Painted murals from the Nativity scene in Zelienople. Steven Dalton/Special to Butler Eagle
The marquee shines bright at the Penn Theater in Butler on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Penn Theater attendees fill the seats before the start of A Christmas Carol at the Penn Theater on Friday, Dec. 2023, 2023. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Performers Deanna Sparrow, Phil Ball and Matt Leslie on stage during “A Christmas Carol” at the Penn Theater on Friday, Dec. 2023, 2023. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Performers Matt Leslie, Deanna Sparrow and Phil Ball on stage during "A Christmas Carol“ at the Penn Theater on Friday, Dec. 2023, 2023. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Judy McCandless, with daughter Megan Leitem, before the start of “A Christmas Carol” at the Penn Theater on Friday, Dec. 2023, 2023. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Susan Catanzarito, Judy Lavoie and Lynn Andres enter the theater to find their seats for the live performance of “A Christmas Carol” at the Penn Theater on Friday, Dec. 2023, 2023. Steven Dalton Special to the Eagle
Reid Campbell, captain of West Sunbury Volunteer Fire Station stands in a snowy lot where Thompson Market once stood in West Sunbury on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Reid Campbell, captain of West Sunbury Volunteer Fire Station, stands next to the pond and dry hydrant which provided the necessary water to fight the Thompson Market fire in West Sunbury on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Butler's Donovan Carney (2) dribbles the ball through the offensive zone against Slippery Rock on Friday night, Dec. 22, 2023, at Butler Senior High School. The Golden Tornado won 76-48. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
Slippery Rock's Anderson Franco (24) drives past Butler's Jordan Epps (11) during the second quarter of their matchup Friday night, Dec. 22, 2023, at Butler Senior High School. The Golden Tornado won 76-48. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
Slippery Rock's Max Kovacik (2) fights for a loose ball against Butler on Friday night, Dec. 22, 2023, at Butler Senior High School. The Golden Tornado won 76-48. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
Butler Area School District honored the 2023 Sports Hall of Fame inductees Friday night, Dec. 22, 2023, at the boys varsity basketball game between the Golden Tornado and Slippery Rock. From left to right: John Williams (Inductee Coach), Bill Mylan (Athletic Director), Kim Nowakowski (Inductee Basketball Class of 2003) & Peter Staruch (Inductee Swimming Class of 1986). Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
Butler's Tayt Lucas (12) shoots a three during the first quarter of their game against Slippery Rock on Friday night, Dec. 22, 2023, at Butler Senior High School. The Golden Tornado won 76-48. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle