Photo Gallery: Sunday, March 10, 2024
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Eric Hawthorne, who formerly struggled with alcoholism during his time in the entertainment industry and who now helps others as a counselor to overcome their addictions, poses for a portrait outside his apartment in Butler on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Read his story in the Sunday, March 10, 2024, edition of the Butler Eagle as part of our ongoing “Changing Pathways to Recovery” series. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Eric Hawthorne, who formerly struggled with alcoholism during his time in the entertainment industry and who now helps others as a counselor to overcome their addictions, poses for a portrait outside his apartment in Butler on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Read his story in the Sunday, March 10, 2024, edition of the Butler Eagle as part of our ongoing “Changing Pathways to Recovery” series. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Eric Hawthorne, who formerly struggled with alcoholism during his time in the entertainment industry and who now helps others as a counselor to overcome their addictions, poses for a portrait outside his apartment in Butler on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Read his story in the Sunday, March 10, 2024, edition of the Butler Eagle as part of our ongoing “Changing Pathways to Recovery” series. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Eric Hawthorne, who formerly struggled with alcoholism during his time in the entertainment industry and who now helps others as a counselor to overcome their addictions, poses for a portrait in his apartment in Butler on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Read his story in the Sunday, March 10, 2024, edition of the Butler Eagle as part of our ongoing “Changing Pathways to Recovery” series. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Eric Hawthorne, who formerly struggled with alcoholism during his time in the entertainment industry and who now helps others as a counselor to overcome their addictions, poses for a portrait in his apartment in Butler on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Read his story in the Sunday, March 10, 2024, edition of the Butler Eagle as part of our ongoing “Changing Pathways to Recovery” series. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
A firefighter with the Butler Township Volunteer Fire District climbs the firetruck ladder during live fire training hosted by the VA Butler Fire and Emergency Services on the campus of the VA Butler Healthcare on Friday, March 8, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Fairfax County Firefighter Loblanco carries a fire hose during live fire training hosted by Butler VA Fire & Emergency Services on the campus of the Butler VA Health Care System on Friday, March 8, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
A firefighter with the Butler Township Volunteer Fire Department climbs the firetruck ladder Friday, March 8, 2024, during live fire training hosted by VA Butler Fire and Emergency Services on the campus of the VA Butler Healthcare in Butler Township. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
A group of firefighters enter a burning building Friday, March 8, 2024, in Butler Township. Several local and out-of-state fire departments participated in live fire training hosted by VA Butler Fire and Emergency Services on the campus of the VA Butler Healthcare. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
The Butler Township Volunteer Fire District participates in live fire training Friday, March 8, 2024, hosted by VA Butler Fire and Emergency Services on the campus of VA Butler Healthcare in Butler Township. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
A firefighter with Butler Township Volunteer Fire District guides a ladder to a burning building Friday, March 8, 2024, during live fire training hosted by VA Butler Fire and Emergency Services on the campus of the VA Butler Healthcare in Butler Township. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Butler Township Volunteer Fire District participates in live fire training on Friday, March 8, 2024, hosted by VA Butler Fire and Emergency Services on the campus of VA Butler Healthcare in Butler Township. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Several local and out-of-state fire departments participated in live fire training hosted by Butler VA Fire & Emergency Services on the campus of the Butler VA Health Care System on Friday, March 8, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Firefighters exit a burning building during live fire training hosted by Butler VA Fire & Emergency Services on the campus of the Butler VA Health Care System on Friday, March 8, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Butler Township Volunteer Fire Department participated in live fire training hosted by the Butler VA Fire & Emergency Services on the campus of Butler VA Health Care System on Friday, March 8, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Butler Township Volunteer Fire Department participated in live fire training hosted by the Butler VA Fire & Emergency Services on the campus of Butler VA Health Care System on Friday, March 8, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Jack Cohen, along with Dan Morrow and Butler Eagle general manager Tammy Schuey admire the Jay Bee Circus at the Butler Eagle Production Center, where the circus is currently being housed, during an invitation-only event on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. The Butler Eagle will soon host public viewings of the circus; the schedule will be announced at a future date. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle
Ed Wadding, Jack Cohen and Dan Morrow watch moving parts of the Jay Bee Circus on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. All three are responsible for bringing the circus back to Butler County. Jay Bee Circus is currently being housed at the Butler Eagle Production Center, where the Eagle will soon host public viewings; the schedule will be announced at a future date. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle
Butler Eagle senior reporter Paul Grubbs talks with the men who helped get the Jay Bee Circus back to Butler County after a short stay in Wampum, Pa., on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Jay Bee Circus is currently being housed at the Butler Eagle Production Center, where the Eagle will soon host public viewings of the circus; the schedule will be announced at a future date. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle
Jack Cohen, president of the Butler County Tourism and Convention Bureau, talks with senior reporter Paula Grubbs about the journey the Jay Bee Circus has had over the years during an invitation-only event on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. The Butler Eagle will soon host public viewings of the circus; the schedule will be announced at a future date. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle
Ed Wadding, former president of Butler County Tourism, talks about the journey the Jay Bee Circus has had and how it ended up being housed at the Butler Eagle Production Center on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. The Butler Eagle will soon host public viewings of the circus; the schedule will be announced at a future date. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle
Dan Morrow, Jack Cohen and Ed Wading talked with senior reporter Paul Grubbs about the history of the Jay Bee Circus and its journey back to Butler County on March 5, 2024. The circus is currently being housed at Butler Eagle Production Center, where the Eagle will soon host public viewings; the schedule will be announced at a future date. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle
A sign showing who created the Jay Bee Circus is on the display at The Butler Eagle Production Center on March 5, 2024. The Butler Eagle will soon host public viewings of the circus; the schedule will be announced at a future date. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle
Dan Morrow, who helped bring the Jay Bee Circus back to Butler County, turns on the power to the trains and the rest of the circus on March 5, 2024. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle
Ed Wadding, former Butler County Tourism president, and Jack Coen, its current president, look over the Jay Bee Circus on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. The Butler Eagle will soon host public viewings of the circus; the schedule will be announced at a future date. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle
An overall view of the Jay Bee Circus is shown on March 5, 2024. The circus is currently being housed at the Butler Eagle Production Center. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle
Shown are figures in the Jay Bee Circus on March 5, 2024. The circus is currently being housed at the Butler Eagle Production Center. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle
Jimmy Bashline’s handcarved miniature circus is on display at the Butler Eagle Production Center on Friday, March 8, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
A elephant squirts water in Jimmy Bashline’s handcarved miniature circus, which is on display at the Butler Eagle Production Center on Friday, March 8, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Emma Petrovic, 5, from Chicora, takes in Jimmy Bashline’s handcarved miniature circus at the Butler Eagle Production Center on Friday, March 8, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Emma Petrovic, 5, from Chicora, hands out popcorn in a small popcorn truck during an event honoring those who helped bring Jimmy Bashline’s handcarved miniature circus back to Butler County on Friday, March 8, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Emma Petrovic, 5, from Chicora, honks the horn of a small popcorn truck during an event honoring those who helped bring Jimmy Bashline’s handcarved miniature circus back to Butler County on Friday, March 8, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Aryl Bashline, Jimmy Bashline’s daughter, takes in the display of her father’s hand-carved miniature circus, which is on display at the Butler Eagle Production Center, on Friday, March 8, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Jim Lunn takes in the display of Jimmy Bashline’s handcarved miniature circus at the Butler Eagle Production Center on Friday, March 8, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Aryl Bashline, Jimmy Bashline’s daughter, takes photos of her father’s hand-carved miniature circus, which is on display at the Butler Eagle Production Center, on Friday, March 8, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
People check out Jimmy Bashline’s handcarved miniature circus, which is on display at the Butler Eagle Production Center, on Friday, March 8, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
The Jay Bee Miniature Circus was handcarved by Butler’s Jimmy Bashline over a period of mostly 20 years beginning in the late 1940s. It is now housed at the Butler Eagle Production Center.
Visitors gather outside the new Robin's Home Veterans H.E.A.R.T. Resource Center during its Heartwarming Party on Friday, March 8, 2024. William Pitts/Butler Eagle
Seneca Valley seniors Alena Rosenzweig and Etuardo Acosta participate in the 4th annual Polar Pop at Seneca Valley High School on Friday, March 8, 2024. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Special education teacher Ken Kotola participates in the 4th annual Polar Pop at Seneca Valley High School on Friday, March 8, 2024. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Seneca Valley School District counselor Rebecca Rockey participates in the 4th annual Polar Pop at Seneca Valley High School on Friday, March 8, 2024. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Members of the Seneca Valley marching band participate in the 4th annual Polar Pop at Seneca Valley High School on Friday, March 8, 2024. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Varden Armstrong, performing arts coordinator and band director, participates in the 4th annual Polar Pop at Seneca Valley High School on Friday, March 8, 2024. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Members of the Seneca Valley marching band participate in the 4th annual Polar Pop at Seneca Valley High School on Friday, March 8, 2024. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
From left, Robin’s Home service coordinator Evelyn Delisio, Army veteran Jill Dettro, Robin's Home board director Kathy Hennessey, Robin’s Home peer specialist Karen Triscas, VA Butler Healthcare nurse Jessica Carpenter, Robin's Home executive director Mary Chitwood, Army veteran Ada Tull, Robin's Home directors Dennis Baglier and Stephanie Shaffer, Robin's Home board president Ev Searle, and Navy veteran Ricardo McPherson preside over the ribbon-cutting for the new Veterans H.E.A.R.T. Resource Center on North Main Street in Butler on Friday, March 8, 2024. William Pitts/Butler Eagle
From left, Ev Searle and Stephanie Shaffer stand next to a wall of "donation hearts" in the rec room of the new Robin's Home Veterans H.E.A.R.T. Resource Center on Friday, March 8, 2024. William Pitts/Butler Eagle
Shown is the sign for the new Robin's Home Veterans H.E.A.R.T. Resource Center on North Main Street, which officially opened to the public on Friday, March 8, 2024. William Pitts/Butler Eagle
On Friday, March 8, 2024, a Red Ford truck hit a tree on 160 Zehner School Road in Zelienople. Zach Petroff/Butler Eagle
On Friday, March 8, 2024, a Red Ford truck hit a tree on 160 Zehner School Road in Zelienople. Zach Petroff/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Catherine Kelly drives toward the net during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Catherine Kelly drives toward the net during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Abigail Jewart drives toward the net during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Catherine Kelly drives toward the net during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Catherine Kelly drives toward the net during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Cheyenne Curl passes the ball during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Catherine Kelly is surrounded during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Sophia Fleeger makes a layup during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Alexandra Pry attempts to reach the net during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Alexandra Pry battles for the ball with West Middlesex's Sloan Mild during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Alexandra Pry passes the ball during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Catherine Kelly is congratulated by her coach and teammates after being Moniteau's all-time leading scorer during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Alexandra Pry passes the ball during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Catherine Kelly scores during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Alexandra Pry passes the ball after being blocked from the net during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Catherine Kelly attempts to score before the buzzer ends the second quarter during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Catherine Kelly drives the ball down the court during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Catherine Kelly drives the ball down the court during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Catherine Kelly became Moniteau's all-time leading scorer during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Catherine Kelly attempts to steal the ball from West Middlesex during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Catherine Kelly hangs on to the ball after it was fumbled during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Sydney Bayless and West Middlesex's Caitlin Stephens battle for the ball during the PIAA girls basketball playoffs on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Cheyenne Curl passes the ball during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Catherine Kelly attempts to reach the net during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Alexandra Pry scores during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Abigail Jewart attempts to reach the net during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Alexandra Pry drives the ball down the court during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Catherine Kelly attempts to reach the net during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Sophia Fleeger drives the ball down the court during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Karns City freshman Phoebe Brandon (44) drives to the hoop during the playoff game against Seton LaSalle on Friday, March 8, 2024. Seton LaSalle bested Karns City with a final score of 66-46. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Karns City’sHanna Dailey (13) scores 2 points for the Lady Gremlins during the playoff game against Seton LaSalle on Friday, March 8, 2024. Seton LaSalle bested Karns City with a final score of 66-46. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Karns City’s Naomi Venesky makes a layup, earning the Lady Gremlins 2 points during the playoff game against Seton LaSalle on Friday, March 8, 2024. Seton LaSalle bested Karns City with a final score of 66-46. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Karns City’s Savanna Prescott (14) catches a pass and eyes her pathway to the hoop past Seton LaSalle's Angel Mulban (23) during the playoff game against Seton LaSalle on Friday, March 8, 2024. Seton LaSalle bested Karns City with a final score of 66-46. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Karns City's Brooklynn Taylor (24) dribbles down the court during the playoff game against Seton LaSalle on Friday, March 8, 2024. Seton LaSalle bested Karns City with a final score of 66-46. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
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Eric Hawthorne, who formerly struggled with alcoholism during his time in the entertainment industry and who now helps others as a counselor to overcome their addictions, poses for a portrait outside his apartment in Butler on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Read his story in the Sunday, March 10, 2024, edition of the Butler Eagle as part of our ongoing “Changing Pathways to Recovery” series. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Eric Hawthorne, who formerly struggled with alcoholism during his time in the entertainment industry and who now helps others as a counselor to overcome their addictions, poses for a portrait outside his apartment in Butler on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Read his story in the Sunday, March 10, 2024, edition of the Butler Eagle as part of our ongoing “Changing Pathways to Recovery” series. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Eric Hawthorne, who formerly struggled with alcoholism during his time in the entertainment industry and who now helps others as a counselor to overcome their addictions, poses for a portrait outside his apartment in Butler on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Read his story in the Sunday, March 10, 2024, edition of the Butler Eagle as part of our ongoing “Changing Pathways to Recovery” series. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Eric Hawthorne, who formerly struggled with alcoholism during his time in the entertainment industry and who now helps others as a counselor to overcome their addictions, poses for a portrait in his apartment in Butler on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Read his story in the Sunday, March 10, 2024, edition of the Butler Eagle as part of our ongoing “Changing Pathways to Recovery” series. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Eric Hawthorne, who formerly struggled with alcoholism during his time in the entertainment industry and who now helps others as a counselor to overcome their addictions, poses for a portrait in his apartment in Butler on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Read his story in the Sunday, March 10, 2024, edition of the Butler Eagle as part of our ongoing “Changing Pathways to Recovery” series. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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A firefighter with the Butler Township Volunteer Fire District climbs the firetruck ladder during live fire training hosted by the VA Butler Fire and Emergency Services on the campus of the VA Butler Healthcare on Friday, March 8, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Fairfax County Firefighter Loblanco carries a fire hose during live fire training hosted by Butler VA Fire & Emergency Services on the campus of the Butler VA Health Care System on Friday, March 8, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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A firefighter with the Butler Township Volunteer Fire Department climbs the firetruck ladder Friday, March 8, 2024, during live fire training hosted by VA Butler Fire and Emergency Services on the campus of the VA Butler Healthcare in Butler Township. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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A group of firefighters enter a burning building Friday, March 8, 2024, in Butler Township. Several local and out-of-state fire departments participated in live fire training hosted by VA Butler Fire and Emergency Services on the campus of the VA Butler Healthcare. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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The Butler Township Volunteer Fire District participates in live fire training Friday, March 8, 2024, hosted by VA Butler Fire and Emergency Services on the campus of VA Butler Healthcare in Butler Township. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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A firefighter with Butler Township Volunteer Fire District guides a ladder to a burning building Friday, March 8, 2024, during live fire training hosted by VA Butler Fire and Emergency Services on the campus of the VA Butler Healthcare in Butler Township. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Butler Township Volunteer Fire District participates in live fire training on Friday, March 8, 2024, hosted by VA Butler Fire and Emergency Services on the campus of VA Butler Healthcare in Butler Township. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Several local and out-of-state fire departments participated in live fire training hosted by Butler VA Fire & Emergency Services on the campus of the Butler VA Health Care System on Friday, March 8, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Firefighters exit a burning building during live fire training hosted by Butler VA Fire & Emergency Services on the campus of the Butler VA Health Care System on Friday, March 8, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Butler Township Volunteer Fire Department participated in live fire training hosted by the Butler VA Fire & Emergency Services on the campus of Butler VA Health Care System on Friday, March 8, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Butler Township Volunteer Fire Department participated in live fire training hosted by the Butler VA Fire & Emergency Services on the campus of Butler VA Health Care System on Friday, March 8, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Jack Cohen, along with Dan Morrow and Butler Eagle general manager Tammy Schuey admire the Jay Bee Circus at the Butler Eagle Production Center, where the circus is currently being housed, during an invitation-only event on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. The Butler Eagle will soon host public viewings of the circus; the schedule will be announced at a future date. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle
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Ed Wadding, Jack Cohen and Dan Morrow watch moving parts of the Jay Bee Circus on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. All three are responsible for bringing the circus back to Butler County. Jay Bee Circus is currently being housed at the Butler Eagle Production Center, where the Eagle will soon host public viewings; the schedule will be announced at a future date. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle
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Butler Eagle senior reporter Paul Grubbs talks with the men who helped get the Jay Bee Circus back to Butler County after a short stay in Wampum, Pa., on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Jay Bee Circus is currently being housed at the Butler Eagle Production Center, where the Eagle will soon host public viewings of the circus; the schedule will be announced at a future date. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle
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Jack Cohen, president of the Butler County Tourism and Convention Bureau, talks with senior reporter Paula Grubbs about the journey the Jay Bee Circus has had over the years during an invitation-only event on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. The Butler Eagle will soon host public viewings of the circus; the schedule will be announced at a future date. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle
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Ed Wadding, former president of Butler County Tourism, talks about the journey the Jay Bee Circus has had and how it ended up being housed at the Butler Eagle Production Center on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. The Butler Eagle will soon host public viewings of the circus; the schedule will be announced at a future date. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle
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Dan Morrow, Jack Cohen and Ed Wading talked with senior reporter Paul Grubbs about the history of the Jay Bee Circus and its journey back to Butler County on March 5, 2024. The circus is currently being housed at Butler Eagle Production Center, where the Eagle will soon host public viewings; the schedule will be announced at a future date. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle
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A sign showing who created the Jay Bee Circus is on the display at The Butler Eagle Production Center on March 5, 2024. The Butler Eagle will soon host public viewings of the circus; the schedule will be announced at a future date. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle
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Dan Morrow, who helped bring the Jay Bee Circus back to Butler County, turns on the power to the trains and the rest of the circus on March 5, 2024. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle
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Ed Wadding, former Butler County Tourism president, and Jack Coen, its current president, look over the Jay Bee Circus on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. The Butler Eagle will soon host public viewings of the circus; the schedule will be announced at a future date. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle
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An overall view of the Jay Bee Circus is shown on March 5, 2024. The circus is currently being housed at the Butler Eagle Production Center. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle
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Shown are figures in the Jay Bee Circus on March 5, 2024. The circus is currently being housed at the Butler Eagle Production Center. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle
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Jimmy Bashline’s handcarved miniature circus is on display at the Butler Eagle Production Center on Friday, March 8, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
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A elephant squirts water in Jimmy Bashline’s handcarved miniature circus, which is on display at the Butler Eagle Production Center on Friday, March 8, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
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Emma Petrovic, 5, from Chicora, takes in Jimmy Bashline’s handcarved miniature circus at the Butler Eagle Production Center on Friday, March 8, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
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Emma Petrovic, 5, from Chicora, hands out popcorn in a small popcorn truck during an event honoring those who helped bring Jimmy Bashline’s handcarved miniature circus back to Butler County on Friday, March 8, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
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Emma Petrovic, 5, from Chicora, honks the horn of a small popcorn truck during an event honoring those who helped bring Jimmy Bashline’s handcarved miniature circus back to Butler County on Friday, March 8, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
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Aryl Bashline, Jimmy Bashline’s daughter, takes in the display of her father’s hand-carved miniature circus, which is on display at the Butler Eagle Production Center, on Friday, March 8, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
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Jim Lunn takes in the display of Jimmy Bashline’s handcarved miniature circus at the Butler Eagle Production Center on Friday, March 8, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
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Aryl Bashline, Jimmy Bashline’s daughter, takes photos of her father’s hand-carved miniature circus, which is on display at the Butler Eagle Production Center, on Friday, March 8, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
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People check out Jimmy Bashline’s handcarved miniature circus, which is on display at the Butler Eagle Production Center, on Friday, March 8, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
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The Jay Bee Miniature Circus was handcarved by Butler’s Jimmy Bashline over a period of mostly 20 years beginning in the late 1940s. It is now housed at the Butler Eagle Production Center.
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Visitors gather outside the new Robin's Home Veterans H.E.A.R.T. Resource Center during its Heartwarming Party on Friday, March 8, 2024. William Pitts/Butler Eagle
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Seneca Valley seniors Alena Rosenzweig and Etuardo Acosta participate in the 4th annual Polar Pop at Seneca Valley High School on Friday, March 8, 2024. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
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Special education teacher Ken Kotola participates in the 4th annual Polar Pop at Seneca Valley High School on Friday, March 8, 2024. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
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Seneca Valley School District counselor Rebecca Rockey participates in the 4th annual Polar Pop at Seneca Valley High School on Friday, March 8, 2024. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
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Members of the Seneca Valley marching band participate in the 4th annual Polar Pop at Seneca Valley High School on Friday, March 8, 2024. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
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Varden Armstrong, performing arts coordinator and band director, participates in the 4th annual Polar Pop at Seneca Valley High School on Friday, March 8, 2024. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
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Members of the Seneca Valley marching band participate in the 4th annual Polar Pop at Seneca Valley High School on Friday, March 8, 2024. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
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From left, Robin’s Home service coordinator Evelyn Delisio, Army veteran Jill Dettro, Robin's Home board director Kathy Hennessey, Robin’s Home peer specialist Karen Triscas, VA Butler Healthcare nurse Jessica Carpenter, Robin's Home executive director Mary Chitwood, Army veteran Ada Tull, Robin's Home directors Dennis Baglier and Stephanie Shaffer, Robin's Home board president Ev Searle, and Navy veteran Ricardo McPherson preside over the ribbon-cutting for the new Veterans H.E.A.R.T. Resource Center on North Main Street in Butler on Friday, March 8, 2024. William Pitts/Butler Eagle
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From left, Ev Searle and Stephanie Shaffer stand next to a wall of "donation hearts" in the rec room of the new Robin's Home Veterans H.E.A.R.T. Resource Center on Friday, March 8, 2024. William Pitts/Butler Eagle
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Shown is the sign for the new Robin's Home Veterans H.E.A.R.T. Resource Center on North Main Street, which officially opened to the public on Friday, March 8, 2024. William Pitts/Butler Eagle
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On Friday, March 8, 2024, a Red Ford truck hit a tree on 160 Zehner School Road in Zelienople. Zach Petroff/Butler Eagle
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On Friday, March 8, 2024, a Red Ford truck hit a tree on 160 Zehner School Road in Zelienople. Zach Petroff/Butler Eagle
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Moniteau's Catherine Kelly drives toward the net during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Moniteau's Catherine Kelly drives toward the net during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Moniteau's Abigail Jewart drives toward the net during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Moniteau's Catherine Kelly drives toward the net during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Moniteau's Catherine Kelly drives toward the net during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Moniteau's Cheyenne Curl passes the ball during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Moniteau's Catherine Kelly is surrounded during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Moniteau's Sophia Fleeger makes a layup during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Moniteau's Alexandra Pry attempts to reach the net during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Moniteau's Alexandra Pry battles for the ball with West Middlesex's Sloan Mild during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Moniteau's Alexandra Pry passes the ball during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Moniteau's Catherine Kelly is congratulated by her coach and teammates after being Moniteau's all-time leading scorer during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Moniteau's Alexandra Pry passes the ball during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Moniteau's Catherine Kelly scores during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Moniteau's Alexandra Pry passes the ball after being blocked from the net during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Moniteau's Catherine Kelly attempts to score before the buzzer ends the second quarter during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Moniteau's Catherine Kelly drives the ball down the court during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Moniteau's Catherine Kelly drives the ball down the court during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Moniteau's Catherine Kelly became Moniteau's all-time leading scorer during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Moniteau's Catherine Kelly attempts to steal the ball from West Middlesex during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Moniteau's Catherine Kelly hangs on to the ball after it was fumbled during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Moniteau's Sydney Bayless and West Middlesex's Caitlin Stephens battle for the ball during the PIAA girls basketball playoffs on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Moniteau's Cheyenne Curl passes the ball during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Moniteau's Catherine Kelly attempts to reach the net during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Moniteau's Alexandra Pry scores during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Moniteau's Abigail Jewart attempts to reach the net during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Moniteau's Alexandra Pry drives the ball down the court during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Moniteau's Catherine Kelly attempts to reach the net during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Moniteau's Sophia Fleeger drives the ball down the court during the PIAA girls basketball playoff game against West Middlesex on Friday, March 8, 2024. West Middlesex bested Moniteau with a final score of 38-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Karns City freshman Phoebe Brandon (44) drives to the hoop during the playoff game against Seton LaSalle on Friday, March 8, 2024. Seton LaSalle bested Karns City with a final score of 66-46. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
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Karns City’sHanna Dailey (13) scores 2 points for the Lady Gremlins during the playoff game against Seton LaSalle on Friday, March 8, 2024. Seton LaSalle bested Karns City with a final score of 66-46. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
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Karns City’s Naomi Venesky makes a layup, earning the Lady Gremlins 2 points during the playoff game against Seton LaSalle on Friday, March 8, 2024. Seton LaSalle bested Karns City with a final score of 66-46. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
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Karns City’s Savanna Prescott (14) catches a pass and eyes her pathway to the hoop past Seton LaSalle's Angel Mulban (23) during the playoff game against Seton LaSalle on Friday, March 8, 2024. Seton LaSalle bested Karns City with a final score of 66-46. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
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Karns City's Brooklynn Taylor (24) dribbles down the court during the playoff game against Seton LaSalle on Friday, March 8, 2024. Seton LaSalle bested Karns City with a final score of 66-46. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
