Photo Gallery: Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024

2024-02-22 00:15:00

Gabriella Wright, 2, gets fingerprinted by Saxonburg Police Chief Joseph Beachem at the South Butler Community Library on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. The fingerprint cards were given to parents for their records. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Carmella Miller, 4, looks at her fingerprints after getting fingerprinted by Saxonburg Police Chief Joseph Beachem at the South Butler Community Library on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. The fingerprint cards were given to parents for their records. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Jaxon Merten, 2, is held by his mother, Hailey Merten, while getting fingerprinted by Saxonburg Police Chief Joseph Beachem as grandmother, Christine Brewer, looks on, at the South Butler Community Library on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. The fingerprint cards were given to the parents for their records. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Danielle Henson, 6 months old, is held by her mother, Hailey Merten, while she gets fingerprinted by Saxonburg Police Chief Joseph Beachem at the South Butler Community Library on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. The fingerprint cards were given to parents for their records. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Jaxon Merten, 2, is held by mother Hailey Merten while getting fingerprinted by Saxonburg Police Chief Joseph Beachem as grandmother Christine Brewer looks on, at the South Butler Community Library on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. The fingerprint cards were given to the parents for their records. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Carmella Miller, 4, gets fingerprinted by Saxonburg Police Chief Joseph Beachem at the South Butler Community Library on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. The fingerprint cards were given to parents for their records. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Seneca Valley junior Sebastian Hill makes a point and score on teammate Caleb Magill during fencing club practice at Seneca Valley High School on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Seneca Valley senior and team captain Ryan Cox takes a breather during fencing club practice at Seneca Valley High School on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Seneca Valley senior Caleb Magic makes a direct hit and score on his opponent during fencing club practice at Seneca Valley High School on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Seneca Valley sophomore Ryan Cox gets ready to face his opponent and team member during fencing club practice at Seneca Valley High School on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Seneca Valley fencing club captain Ryan Cox makes a direct hit against his partner during fencing club practice at Seneca Valley High School on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

Ed Thompson

Part of a field in Clinton Township appears charred following a brush fire Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 21, 2024. Irina Bucur/Butler Eagle

The space at 117 S. Main St. in Butler is shown under construction on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 21, 2024. The building is being renovated to add offices for the Alliance for Nonprofit Resources. Eddie Trizzino/Butler Eagle

After reaching 1,000 career points in a WPIAL Class 5A boys hoops playoff loss at Franklin Regional on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, Mars senior Ryan Ceh displays a congratulatory sign while his father, Bob, stands to the right and his mother, Erin, to the left. Ceh had a game-high 26 points and added nine rebounds in the effort. Brendan Howe/Butler Eagle

Butler senior Coleton Welter, flanked by parents Terry and Michele Welter, signs a letter of intent to continue his academic and volleyball career at St. John Fisher University in New York on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Butler boys volleyball coach Lew Liparulo is standing at left. John Enrietto/Butler Eagle

Save A Lot grocery story, located at, 300 Pullman Square in Butler, is closing its doors Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. Steve Cukovich/Butler Eagle

North Catholic's Joe Waskiewicz (23) fights for the ball against Uniontown during their matchup on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, at Norwin High School. Uniontown bested North Catholic with a final score of 59-37. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

North Catholic's Jude Rottmann contests a shot from Uniontown's Kelan Milsom (10) during the second round of the WPIAL playoffs on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Uniontown bested North Catholic with a final score of 59-37. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

North Catholic's Max Hurray (21) gets a layup blocked by Uniontown's Kelan Milsom (10) during the WPIAL playoff game on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Uniontown bested North Catholic with a final score of 59-37. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

North Catholic's Eli Stock (2) makes a layup attempt that’s blocked by Uniontown's Jamie Braxton (34) during the WPIAL playoff game on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Uniontown bested North Catholic with a final score of 59-37. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

North Catholic's Owen Maddalon (20) passes the ball from under the basket during the WPIAL playoff game against Uniontown on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Uniontown bested North Catholic with a final score of 59-37. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

North Catholic's Nick Larson (11) fights for the ball against Uniontown during the WPIAL playoff game on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Uniontown bested North Catholic with a final score of 59-37. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

North Catholic's Jason Fredericks (13) attempts a layup against Uniontown during the WPIAL playoff game on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Uniontown bested North Catholic with a final score of 59-37. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

North Catholic's Max Hurray (21) takes a free throw during the WPIAL playoff game against Uniontown on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Uniontown bested North Catholic with a final score of 59-37. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

North Catholic's Eli Stofko (2) dives for a loose ball against Uniontown during the WPIAL playoff game on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Uniontown bested North Catholic with a final score of 59-37. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

Uniontown's Jamie Braxton (34) boxes out North Catholic's Jason Fredericks (13) in the second round of the WPIAL playoff game on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Uniontown bested North Catholic with a final score of 59-37. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

Knoch's Teegan Finucan scores during the WPIAL 4A playoff game against Lincoln Park on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Lincoln Park bested Knoch with a final score of 81-58. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Teegan Finucan drives toward the net during the WPIAL 4A playoff game against Lincoln Park on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Lincoln Park bested Knoch with a final score of 81-58. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Teegan Finucan defends the ball from Lincoln Park's Vinnie DePaula during the WPIAL 4A playoff game on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Lincoln Park bested Knoch with a final score of 81-58. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Jackson Bauman drives toward the net during the WPIAL 4A playoff game against Lincoln Park on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Lincoln Park bested Knoch with a final score of 81-58. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Teegan Finucan drives the ball down the court during the WPIAL 4A playoff game against Lincoln Park on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Lincoln Park bested Knoch with a final score of 81-58. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Teegan Finucan scores during the WPIAL 4A playoff game against Lincoln Park on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Lincoln Park bested Knoch with a final score of 81-58. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Kaden Spencer scores during the WPIAL 4A playoff game against Lincoln Park on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Lincoln Park bested Knoch with a final score of 81-58. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Jackson Bauman prevents the ball from going out of bounds during the WPIAL 4A playoff game against Lincoln Park on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Lincoln Park bested Knoch with a final score of 81-58. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Jackson Bauman scores during the WPIAL 4A playoff game against Lincoln Park on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Lincoln Park bested Knoch with a final score of 81-58. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Zarian Finucan attempts to score but is blocked by Lincoln Park's Mikey Crawford during the WPIAL 4A playoff game on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Lincoln Park bested Knoch with a final score of 81-58. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Teegan Finucan attempts to reach the net during the WPIAL 4A playoff game against Lincoln Park on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Lincoln Park bested Knoch with a final score of 81-58. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Jackson Bauman attempts to score during the WPIAL 4A playoff game against Lincoln Park on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Lincoln Park bested Knoch with a final score of 81-58. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Jackson Bauman passes the ball to Zarian Finucan during the WPIAL 4A playoff game against Lincoln Park on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Lincoln Park bested Knoch with a final score of 81-58. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Teegan Finucan defends during the WPIAL 4A playoff game against Lincoln Park on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Lincoln Park bested Knoch with a final score of 81-58. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Jackson Bauman defends during the WPIAL 4A playoff game against Lincoln Park on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Lincoln Park bested Knoch with a final score of 81-58. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Jackson Bauman drives the ball down the court during the WPIAL 4A playoff game against Lincoln Park on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Lincoln Park bested Knoch with a final score of 81-58. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Zarian Finucan attempts to reach the net during the WPIAL 4A playoff game against Lincoln Park on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Lincoln Park bested Knoch with a final score of 81-58. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Jackson Bauman looks to pass the ball during the WPIAL 4A playoff game against Lincoln Park on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Lincoln Park bested Knoch with a final score of 81-58. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Zane Pacek scores during the WPIAL 4A playoff game against Lincoln Park on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Lincoln Park bested Knoch with a final score of 81-58. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Jackson Bauman protects the ball during the WPIAL 4A playoff game against Lincoln Park on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Lincoln Park bested Knoch with a final score of 81-58. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Gabriella Wright, 2, gets fingerprinted by Saxonburg Police Chief Joseph Beachem at the South Butler Community Library on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. The fingerprint cards were given to parents for their records. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Gabriella Wright, 2, gets fingerprinted by Saxonburg Police Chief Joseph Beachem at the South Butler Community Library on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. The fingerprint cards were given to parents for their records. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Gabriella Wright, 2, gets fingerprinted by Saxonburg Police Chief Joseph Beachem at the South Butler Community Library on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. The fingerprint cards were given to parents for their records. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Carmella Miller, 4, looks at her fingerprints after getting fingerprinted by Saxonburg Police Chief Joseph Beachem at the South Butler Community Library on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. The fingerprint cards were given to parents for their records. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Jaxon Merten, 2, is held by his mother, Hailey Merten, while getting fingerprinted by Saxonburg Police Chief Joseph Beachem as grandmother, Christine Brewer, looks on, at the South Butler Community Library on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. The fingerprint cards were given to the parents for their records. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Danielle Henson, 6 months old, is held by her mother, Hailey Merten, while she gets fingerprinted by Saxonburg Police Chief Joseph Beachem at the South Butler Community Library on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. The fingerprint cards were given to parents for their records. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Jaxon Merten, 2, is held by mother Hailey Merten while getting fingerprinted by Saxonburg Police Chief Joseph Beachem as grandmother Christine Brewer looks on, at the South Butler Community Library on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. The fingerprint cards were given to the parents for their records. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Carmella Miller, 4, gets fingerprinted by Saxonburg Police Chief Joseph Beachem at the South Butler Community Library on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. The fingerprint cards were given to parents for their records. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Carmella Miller, 4, gets fingerprinted by Saxonburg Police Chief Joseph Beachem at the South Butler Community Library on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. The fingerprint cards were given to parents for their records. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Carmella Miller, 4, gets fingerprinted by Saxonburg Police Chief Joseph Beachem at the South Butler Community Library on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. The fingerprint cards were given to parents for their records. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Seneca Valley junior Sebastian Hill makes a point and score on teammate Caleb Magill during fencing club practice at Seneca Valley High School on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

Ed Thompson
Seneca Valley senior and team captain Ryan Cox takes a breather during fencing club practice at Seneca Valley High School on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

Ed Thompson
Seneca Valley senior Caleb Magic makes a direct hit and score on his opponent during fencing club practice at Seneca Valley High School on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

Ed Thompson
Seneca Valley sophomore Ryan Cox gets ready to face his opponent and team member during fencing club practice at Seneca Valley High School on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

Ed Thompson
Seneca Valley fencing club captain Ryan Cox makes a direct hit against his partner during fencing club practice at Seneca Valley High School on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

Ed Thompson
Part of a field in Clinton Township appears charred following a brush fire Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 21, 2024. Irina Bucur/Butler Eagle
The space at 117 S. Main St. in Butler is shown under construction on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 21, 2024. The building is being renovated to add offices for the Alliance for Nonprofit Resources. Eddie Trizzino/Butler Eagle
The space at 117 S. Main St. in Butler is shown under construction on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 21, 2024. The building is being renovated to add offices for the Alliance for Nonprofit Resources. Eddie Trizzino/Butler Eagle
After reaching 1,000 career points in a WPIAL Class 5A boys hoops playoff loss at Franklin Regional on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, Mars senior Ryan Ceh displays a congratulatory sign while his father, Bob, stands to the right and his mother, Erin, to the left. Ceh had a game-high 26 points and added nine rebounds in the effort. Brendan Howe/Butler Eagle
Butler senior Coleton Welter, flanked by parents Terry and Michele Welter, signs a letter of intent to continue his academic and volleyball career at St. John Fisher University in New York on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Butler boys volleyball coach Lew Liparulo is standing at left. John Enrietto/Butler Eagle
Save A Lot grocery story, located at, 300 Pullman Square in Butler, is closing its doors Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. Steve Cukovich/Butler Eagle
North Catholic's Joe Waskiewicz (23) fights for the ball against Uniontown during their matchup on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, at Norwin High School. Uniontown bested North Catholic with a final score of 59-37. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
North Catholic's Jude Rottmann contests a shot from Uniontown's Kelan Milsom (10) during the second round of the WPIAL playoffs on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Uniontown bested North Catholic with a final score of 59-37. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
North Catholic's Max Hurray (21) gets a layup blocked by Uniontown's Kelan Milsom (10) during the WPIAL playoff game on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Uniontown bested North Catholic with a final score of 59-37. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
North Catholic's Eli Stock (2) makes a layup attempt that’s blocked by Uniontown's Jamie Braxton (34) during the WPIAL playoff game on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Uniontown bested North Catholic with a final score of 59-37. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
North Catholic's Owen Maddalon (20) passes the ball from under the basket during the WPIAL playoff game against Uniontown on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Uniontown bested North Catholic with a final score of 59-37. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
North Catholic's Nick Larson (11) fights for the ball against Uniontown during the WPIAL playoff game on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Uniontown bested North Catholic with a final score of 59-37. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
North Catholic's Jason Fredericks (13) attempts a layup against Uniontown during the WPIAL playoff game on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Uniontown bested North Catholic with a final score of 59-37. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
North Catholic's Max Hurray (21) takes a free throw during the WPIAL playoff game against Uniontown on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Uniontown bested North Catholic with a final score of 59-37. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
North Catholic's Eli Stofko (2) dives for a loose ball against Uniontown during the WPIAL playoff game on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Uniontown bested North Catholic with a final score of 59-37. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
Uniontown's Jamie Braxton (34) boxes out North Catholic's Jason Fredericks (13) in the second round of the WPIAL playoff game on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Uniontown bested North Catholic with a final score of 59-37. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
Knoch's Teegan Finucan scores during the WPIAL 4A playoff game against Lincoln Park on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Lincoln Park bested Knoch with a final score of 81-58. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Knoch's Teegan Finucan drives toward the net during the WPIAL 4A playoff game against Lincoln Park on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Lincoln Park bested Knoch with a final score of 81-58. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Knoch's Teegan Finucan defends the ball from Lincoln Park's Vinnie DePaula during the WPIAL 4A playoff game on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Lincoln Park bested Knoch with a final score of 81-58. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Knoch's Jackson Bauman drives toward the net during the WPIAL 4A playoff game against Lincoln Park on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Lincoln Park bested Knoch with a final score of 81-58. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Knoch's Teegan Finucan drives the ball down the court during the WPIAL 4A playoff game against Lincoln Park on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Lincoln Park bested Knoch with a final score of 81-58. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Knoch's Teegan Finucan scores during the WPIAL 4A playoff game against Lincoln Park on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Lincoln Park bested Knoch with a final score of 81-58. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Knoch's Kaden Spencer scores during the WPIAL 4A playoff game against Lincoln Park on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Lincoln Park bested Knoch with a final score of 81-58. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Knoch's Jackson Bauman prevents the ball from going out of bounds during the WPIAL 4A playoff game against Lincoln Park on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Lincoln Park bested Knoch with a final score of 81-58. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Knoch's Jackson Bauman scores during the WPIAL 4A playoff game against Lincoln Park on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Lincoln Park bested Knoch with a final score of 81-58. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Knoch's Zarian Finucan attempts to score but is blocked by Lincoln Park's Mikey Crawford during the WPIAL 4A playoff game on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Lincoln Park bested Knoch with a final score of 81-58. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Knoch's Teegan Finucan attempts to reach the net during the WPIAL 4A playoff game against Lincoln Park on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Lincoln Park bested Knoch with a final score of 81-58. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Knoch's Jackson Bauman attempts to score during the WPIAL 4A playoff game against Lincoln Park on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Lincoln Park bested Knoch with a final score of 81-58. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Knoch's Jackson Bauman passes the ball to Zarian Finucan during the WPIAL 4A playoff game against Lincoln Park on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Lincoln Park bested Knoch with a final score of 81-58. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Knoch's Teegan Finucan defends during the WPIAL 4A playoff game against Lincoln Park on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Lincoln Park bested Knoch with a final score of 81-58. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Knoch's Jackson Bauman defends during the WPIAL 4A playoff game against Lincoln Park on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Lincoln Park bested Knoch with a final score of 81-58. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Knoch's Jackson Bauman drives the ball down the court during the WPIAL 4A playoff game against Lincoln Park on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Lincoln Park bested Knoch with a final score of 81-58. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Knoch's Zarian Finucan attempts to reach the net during the WPIAL 4A playoff game against Lincoln Park on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Lincoln Park bested Knoch with a final score of 81-58. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Knoch's Jackson Bauman looks to pass the ball during the WPIAL 4A playoff game against Lincoln Park on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Lincoln Park bested Knoch with a final score of 81-58. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Knoch's Zane Pacek scores during the WPIAL 4A playoff game against Lincoln Park on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Lincoln Park bested Knoch with a final score of 81-58. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Knoch's Jackson Bauman protects the ball during the WPIAL 4A playoff game against Lincoln Park on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Lincoln Park bested Knoch with a final score of 81-58. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Knoch's Jackson Bauman drives toward the net during the WPIAL 4A playoff game against Lincoln Park on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Lincoln Park bested Knoch with a final score of 81-58. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle