Photo Gallery for Fri. 04-27-18

2018-04-27 01:00:00

Anthony Spalvieri, a seventh grader from Saint Kilian Parish School, will be representing the region at this year´s national Scripps Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. At right is Anthony's mother Pam.Submitted photo

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Gas prices are on the rise in Butler County on April 26, 2018.justin guido/butler eagle

Karns City’s Alyssa Stitt waits on a pitch in the first inning. Karns City beat Leechburg 11-1 in action at Diehl Stadium at Karns City High School on Thursday, April 26, 2018.Nate Black/special to the eagle

Karns City’s Mackenzie Dunn squares to bunt. Karns City beat Leechburg 11-1 in action at Diehl Stadium at Karns City High School on Thursday, April 26, 2018.Nate Black/special to the eagle

The Slippery Rock Huddle, in collaboration with SRU Young Progressives, placed these empty shoes next to Robert M. Smith Student Center in a display that represents the victims of gun violence on college and university campuses. submitted photo

Frieda Hartung, a Butler High School senior, concentrates as she starts the driving part of a test during a safe driving competition at Butler County Community College on Thursday April 26, 2018.justin guido/butler eagle

Karns City pitcher Logan Byers delivers to the plate. Karns City beat Leechburg 11-1 in action at Diehl Stadium at Karns City High School on Thursday, April 26, 2018.Nate Black/special to the eagle

Mark Ivan, a truck driver with Pitt Ohio Express, gives Butler senior Frieda Hartung some advice during a safe driving competition at Butler County Community College on Thursday April 26, 2018.justin guido/butler eagle

Karns City shortstop Alyssa Stitt fields a grounder. Karns City beat Leechburg 11-1 in action at Diehl Stadium at Karns City High School on Thursday, April 26, 2018.Nate Black/special to the eagle

Dale Knox, a safety specialist with Vorzik Transport, judges one of the teenage drivers during a safe driving competition at Butler County Community College on Thursday April 26, 2018.justin guido/butler eagle

Chelsey Dodds, a Karns City High School senior, smiles while taking the driving part of the test during a safe driving competition at Butler County Community College on Thursday April 26, 2018.justin guido/butler eagle

Butler County Sheriff Deputy Nick Graham measures how close a high school driver gets to the line in the safe driving competition at Butler County Community College on Thursday April 26, 2018.justin guido/butler eagle

St. Barnabas Founder’s Day Hance Award winner Andrew Napolitano, right, talks with John Curran chairman of St. Barnabas Health System, center, and St. Barnabas CEO William Day during the St. Barnabas Founder’s Day event at the Pittsburgh Marriott North on Thursday April 26, 2018.justin guido/butler eagle