Photo Gallery: Friday, May 3, 2024

2024-05-03 00:15:00

on Thursday, May 2, 2024, Brandi and Cheryl Reynolds hold up a poster they made of Ann Victain, a 104-year-old woman and former resident of Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center who was killed by Heather Pressdee. Molly Miller/Butler Eagle.

Former nurse Heather Pressdee was sentenced after she plead guilty to three counts of first-degree murder charges and 19 counts of attempted murder on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Molly Miller/Butler Eagle

People line up Thursday, May 2, 2024, to enter the courtroom where Heather Pressdee, a nurse linked to the deaths of patients in Butler, Allegheny, Armstrong and Westmoreland counties, is scheduled to appear in court at 9 a.m. Molly Miller/Butler Eagle

Knoch students watch as members of Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Department extracate a driver from a mock car accident on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

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Knoch School District and Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Department conduct a mock car accident for Knoch juniors and seniors to reinforce safe driving messages with a realistic look at the potential outcome of unsafe driving practices on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

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Fireman Chris Dean cleans up the scene of a mock car accident conducted by the Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Department and the Knoch School District for Knoch juniors and seniors to reinforce safe driving messages with a realistic look at the potential outcome of unsafe driving practices on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

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A LifeFlight helicopter landed at the Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Department during a mock car accident staged for Knoch juniors and seniors on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Holly Mead

Paramedic Ricky Heasley takes Knoch High School senior Sam Robb to an ambulance during a mock car accident staged by the school district and the Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Department on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Holly Mead

Paramedic Chuck Lewis speaks to Knoch High School junior and senior classes during a mock accident conducted to reinforce safe driving messages on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Holly Mead

A mock car accident was staged by the Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Department for the Knoch High School students to educate them on the importance of safe driving practices on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Holly Mead

During a mock car accident put on by the Knoch School District and Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Department on Thursday, May 2, 2024, LifeFlight crew members Chuck Spencer, pilot; Greg Parker, Donny Copper and Jackie Friebis, and Saxonburg paramedic Cassie Rennick take Knoch junior Morgan Clark to the helicopter. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Holly Mead

Angel Morgano, president of the Association of Resident Hall Students at Slippery Rock University, right, hands a bag of clothing to Good Shepherd Center employee Ben Vossler on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at SRU. Eddie Trizzino/Butler Eagle

Mia Graziani, a graduate resident director at Slippery Rock University, carries supplies to load a truck for the Good Shepherd Center on Thursday, May 2, 2024, on SRU's campus. Eddie Trizzino/Butler Eagle

From left, Jim Boltz, Leadership Impact Award, Tom Baker standing in for Maggie Giel-Bovaird winner of the young professional's award, Lisa Hunt, Board of Directors award, Dr. Amanda Laichak winner of the Womans Leadership Award Chris Camp from Fun Fore All- Distinguished Business award, Kathleen Kuznicki, Volunteer Service of the year award, Julie Campbell, Prestigious Business Leader Award, So Many Angels winner of the nonprofit Excellence Award, and Rakesh Unnithan, Board Champion Award, attend the Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber of Commerce annual awards gala on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Laura Welsh/Special to the Eagle

Jim Boltz, president of Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber of Commerce, speaks at its annual awards gala on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Laura Welsh/Special to the Eagle

Jim Boltz is recognized by Arvind Venkat of the Pennsylvania House of Representives at the Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards gala on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Laura Welsh/Special to the Eagle

From left, Tom Baker, chamber member; Jim Boltz; Rakesh Unnithan, with WesBanco; and Lisa Hunt award Jim Boltz with the Leadership Impact Award at Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards gala on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Laura Welsh/Special to the Eagle

Mars’ Tyler Raabe (5) saves the ball against Latrobe during a WPIAL class 2A section II boys volleyball game at Mars Area High School on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Mars bested Latrobe with a final score of 3-1. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Mars head coach Mike Nypaver disagrees with a call with the official against Latrobe during a WPIAL class 2A section II boys volleyball game at Mars Area High School on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Mars bested Latrobe with a final score of 3-1. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Mars’ Kaden Gratton (30) celebrates a point against Latrobe during a WPIAL class 2A section II boys volleyball game at Mars Area High School on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Mars bested Latrobe with a final score of 3-1. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Mars’ Colton Riska (2) celebrates a point against Latrobe during a WPIAL class 2A section II boys volleyball game at Mars Area High School on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Mars bested Latrobe with a final score of 3-1. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Mars’ Amir Ali (7) serves the ball against Latrobe during a WPIAL class 2A section II boys volleyball game at Mars Area High School on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Mars bested Latrobe with a final score of 3-1. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Mars’ junior varsity team cheers on a comeback against Latrobe during a WPIAL class 2A section II boys volleyball game at Mars Area High School on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Mars bested Latrobe with a final score of 3-1. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Mars’ Kaden Gratton (30) spikes the ball on Latrobe’s Jack O’Neal (26) during a WPIAL class 2A section II boys volleyball game at Mars Area High School on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Mars bested Latrobe with a final score of 3-1. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Mars’ Ryan Ceh (1) spikes the ball against Latrobe during a WPIAL class 2A section II boys volleyball game at Mars Area High School on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Mars bested Latrobe with a final score of 3-1. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Mars’ Ryan Ceh (1) tries to tip the ball past Latrobe’s Sam Kiesel (11) and Jay Sumner (9) during a WPIAL class 2A section II boys volleyball game at Mars Area High School on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Mars bested Latrobe with a final score of 3-1. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Seneca Valley’s Luke Anderson (4) was all smiles after scoring a run against Butler during a WPIAL class 6A section 1 baseball game at Seneca Valley on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Seneca Valley beat the Golden Tornado with a final score of 7-4. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Seneca Valley’s Luke Anderson (4) gets high-fives after scoring a run against Butler during a WPIAL class 6A section 1 baseball game at Seneca Valley on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Seneca Valley beat the Golden Tornado with a final score of 7-4. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Butler’s Kyle Casteel (15) takes out at second base Seneca Valley’s Zachary Tkatch (10) during a WPIAL class 6A section 1 baseball game at Seneca Valley on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Seneca Valley beat the Golden Tornado with a final score of 7-4. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Butler’s Mavrik Clement (5) gets a high-five after hitting a homer against Seneca Valley during a WPIAL class 6A section 1 baseball game at Seneca Valley on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Seneca Valley beat the Golden Tornado with a final score of 7-4. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Seneca Valley’s Nick Parrotto (12) slides under the tag by Butler’s Nolan Stefaniak (14) during a WPIAL class 6A section 1 baseball game at Seneca Valley on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Seneca Valley beat the Golden Tornado with a final score of 7-4. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Seneca Valley’s Nick Parrotto (12) signals number one after defeating Butler during a WPIAL class 6A section 1 baseball game at Seneca Valley on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Seneca Valley beat the Golden Tornado with a final score of 7-4. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Seneca Valley’s Nick Parrotto (12) delivers a pitch to Butler during a WPIAL class 6A section 1 baseball game at Seneca Valley on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Seneca Valley beat the Golden Tornado with a final score of 7-4. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Seneca Valley’s Zyler Freedman (8) tags Butler’s Trent Best (34), but he was safe at second base during a WPIAL class 6A section 1 baseball game at Seneca Valley on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Seneca Valley beat the Golden Tornado with a final score of 7-4. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Seneca Valley’s Kallen Durbin (3) makes it to second base safely as Butler’s Tanner Pry (25) juggles the ball during a WPIAL class 6A section 1 baseball game at Seneca Valley on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Seneca Valley beat the Golden Tornado with a final score of 7-4. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Seneca Valley’s Aedan Fowler (13) makes a grab at the fence against Butler during a WPIAL class 6A section 1 baseball game at Seneca Valley on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Seneca Valley beat the Golden Tornado with a final score of 7-4. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

on Thursday, May 2, 2024, Brandi and Cheryl Reynolds hold up a poster they made of Ann Victain, a 104-year-old woman and former resident of Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center who was killed by Heather Pressdee. Molly Miller/Butler Eagle.
Former nurse Heather Pressdee was sentenced after she plead guilty to three counts of first-degree murder charges and 19 counts of attempted murder on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Molly Miller/Butler Eagle
Former nurse Heather Pressdee was sentenced after she plead guilty to three counts of first-degree murder charges and 19 counts of attempted murder on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Molly Miller/Butler Eagle
People line up Thursday, May 2, 2024, to enter the courtroom where Heather Pressdee, a nurse linked to the deaths of patients in Butler, Allegheny, Armstrong and Westmoreland counties, is scheduled to appear in court at 9 a.m. Molly Miller/Butler Eagle
Knoch students watch as members of Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Department extracate a driver from a mock car accident on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Holly Mead
Knoch School District and Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Department conduct a mock car accident for Knoch juniors and seniors to reinforce safe driving messages with a realistic look at the potential outcome of unsafe driving practices on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Holly Mead
Fireman Chris Dean cleans up the scene of a mock car accident conducted by the Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Department and the Knoch School District for Knoch juniors and seniors to reinforce safe driving messages with a realistic look at the potential outcome of unsafe driving practices on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Holly Mead
A LifeFlight helicopter landed at the Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Department during a mock car accident staged for Knoch juniors and seniors on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Holly Mead
Paramedic Ricky Heasley takes Knoch High School senior Sam Robb to an ambulance during a mock car accident staged by the school district and the Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Department on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Holly Mead
Paramedic Chuck Lewis speaks to Knoch High School junior and senior classes during a mock accident conducted to reinforce safe driving messages on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Holly Mead
A mock car accident was staged by the Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Department for the Knoch High School students to educate them on the importance of safe driving practices on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Holly Mead
During a mock car accident put on by the Knoch School District and Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Department on Thursday, May 2, 2024, LifeFlight crew members Chuck Spencer, pilot; Greg Parker, Donny Copper and Jackie Friebis, and Saxonburg paramedic Cassie Rennick take Knoch junior Morgan Clark to the helicopter. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Holly Mead
Angel Morgano, president of the Association of Resident Hall Students at Slippery Rock University, right, hands a bag of clothing to Good Shepherd Center employee Ben Vossler on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at SRU. Eddie Trizzino/Butler Eagle
Mia Graziani, a graduate resident director at Slippery Rock University, carries supplies to load a truck for the Good Shepherd Center on Thursday, May 2, 2024, on SRU's campus. Eddie Trizzino/Butler Eagle
From left, Jim Boltz, Leadership Impact Award, Tom Baker standing in for Maggie Giel-Bovaird winner of the young professional's award, Lisa Hunt, Board of Directors award, Dr. Amanda Laichak winner of the Womans Leadership Award Chris Camp from Fun Fore All- Distinguished Business award, Kathleen Kuznicki, Volunteer Service of the year award, Julie Campbell, Prestigious Business Leader Award, So Many Angels winner of the nonprofit Excellence Award, and Rakesh Unnithan, Board Champion Award, attend the Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber of Commerce annual awards gala on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Laura Welsh/Special to the Eagle
Jim Boltz, president of Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber of Commerce, speaks at its annual awards gala on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Laura Welsh/Special to the Eagle
Jim Boltz is recognized by Arvind Venkat of the Pennsylvania House of Representives at the Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards gala on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Laura Welsh/Special to the Eagle
From left, Tom Baker, chamber member; Jim Boltz; Rakesh Unnithan, with WesBanco; and Lisa Hunt award Jim Boltz with the Leadership Impact Award at Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards gala on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Laura Welsh/Special to the Eagle
Mars’ Tyler Raabe (5) saves the ball against Latrobe during a WPIAL class 2A section II boys volleyball game at Mars Area High School on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Mars bested Latrobe with a final score of 3-1. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Mars head coach Mike Nypaver disagrees with a call with the official against Latrobe during a WPIAL class 2A section II boys volleyball game at Mars Area High School on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Mars bested Latrobe with a final score of 3-1. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Mars’ Kaden Gratton (30) celebrates a point against Latrobe during a WPIAL class 2A section II boys volleyball game at Mars Area High School on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Mars bested Latrobe with a final score of 3-1. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Mars’ Colton Riska (2) celebrates a point against Latrobe during a WPIAL class 2A section II boys volleyball game at Mars Area High School on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Mars bested Latrobe with a final score of 3-1. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Mars’ Amir Ali (7) serves the ball against Latrobe during a WPIAL class 2A section II boys volleyball game at Mars Area High School on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Mars bested Latrobe with a final score of 3-1. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Mars’ junior varsity team cheers on a comeback against Latrobe during a WPIAL class 2A section II boys volleyball game at Mars Area High School on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Mars bested Latrobe with a final score of 3-1. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Mars’ Tyler Raabe (5) saves the ball against Latrobe during a WPIAL class 2A section II boys volleyball game at Mars Area High School on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Mars bested Latrobe with a final score of 3-1. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Mars’ Kaden Gratton (30) spikes the ball on Latrobe’s Jack O’Neal (26) during a WPIAL class 2A section II boys volleyball game at Mars Area High School on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Mars bested Latrobe with a final score of 3-1. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Mars’ Ryan Ceh (1) spikes the ball against Latrobe during a WPIAL class 2A section II boys volleyball game at Mars Area High School on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Mars bested Latrobe with a final score of 3-1. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Mars’ Ryan Ceh (1) tries to tip the ball past Latrobe’s Sam Kiesel (11) and Jay Sumner (9) during a WPIAL class 2A section II boys volleyball game at Mars Area High School on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Mars bested Latrobe with a final score of 3-1. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Seneca Valley’s Luke Anderson (4) was all smiles after scoring a run against Butler during a WPIAL class 6A section 1 baseball game at Seneca Valley on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Seneca Valley beat the Golden Tornado with a final score of 7-4. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Seneca Valley’s Luke Anderson (4) gets high-fives after scoring a run against Butler during a WPIAL class 6A section 1 baseball game at Seneca Valley on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Seneca Valley beat the Golden Tornado with a final score of 7-4. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Butler’s Kyle Casteel (15) takes out at second base Seneca Valley’s Zachary Tkatch (10) during a WPIAL class 6A section 1 baseball game at Seneca Valley on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Seneca Valley beat the Golden Tornado with a final score of 7-4. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Butler’s Mavrik Clement (5) gets a high-five after hitting a homer against Seneca Valley during a WPIAL class 6A section 1 baseball game at Seneca Valley on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Seneca Valley beat the Golden Tornado with a final score of 7-4. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Seneca Valley’s Nick Parrotto (12) slides under the tag by Butler’s Nolan Stefaniak (14) during a WPIAL class 6A section 1 baseball game at Seneca Valley on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Seneca Valley beat the Golden Tornado with a final score of 7-4. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Seneca Valley’s Nick Parrotto (12) signals number one after defeating Butler during a WPIAL class 6A section 1 baseball game at Seneca Valley on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Seneca Valley beat the Golden Tornado with a final score of 7-4. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Seneca Valley’s Nick Parrotto (12) delivers a pitch to Butler during a WPIAL class 6A section 1 baseball game at Seneca Valley on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Seneca Valley beat the Golden Tornado with a final score of 7-4. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Seneca Valley’s Zyler Freedman (8) tags Butler’s Trent Best (34), but he was safe at second base during a WPIAL class 6A section 1 baseball game at Seneca Valley on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Seneca Valley beat the Golden Tornado with a final score of 7-4. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Seneca Valley’s Kallen Durbin (3) makes it to second base safely as Butler’s Tanner Pry (25) juggles the ball during a WPIAL class 6A section 1 baseball game at Seneca Valley on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Seneca Valley beat the Golden Tornado with a final score of 7-4. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Seneca Valley’s Aedan Fowler (13) makes a grab at the fence against Butler during a WPIAL class 6A section 1 baseball game at Seneca Valley on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Seneca Valley beat the Golden Tornado with a final score of 7-4. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle