Photo Gallery: Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023

2023-08-26 00:15:00

Savannah Holt, right, serves a drink at the "Hop Lot" booth during the Butler Italian Festival on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. William Pitts/Butler Eagle

Attendees of the Butler Italian Festival await the performance of 15-year-old singer Cat Tedder on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. William Pitts/Butler Eagle

Crowds stroll down Main Street during the Butler Italian Festival on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. William Pitts/Butler Eagle

From left, Mary Chitwood (in suit) and Ev Searle promote Robin's Home during the Butler Italian Festival on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. William Pitts/Butler Eagle

Amy Cirelli, co-chair for the Butler County Suicide Coalition, hands out a “You Matter” sticker at her booth Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, during the 2023 Carelon Southwest Regional Forum in Mars. Austin Uram/Butler Eagle

Amy Cirelli, co-chair for the Butler County Suicide Coalition, adjusts a paper crane on a remembrance tree Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, at the 2023 Carelon Southwest Regional Forum. Last year, there were 19 suicides in Butler County. Each crane represents one of those lives lost. Austin Uram/Butler Eagle

Co-chairwomen for the Butler County Suicide Coalition, Amy Cirelli, right, gives Lena Southworth a “You Matter” sticker Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, while preparing for the Carelon Southwest Regional Forum in Mars, which will feature discussions on mental health and emotional wellbeing. Austin Uram/Butler Eagle

Amy Cirelli, co-chair for the Butler County Suicide Coalition, greets guests at her booth Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, during the 2023 Carelon Southwest Regional Forum. Austin Uram/Butler Eagle

Spotted lanternflies swarm the Cranberry Eagle offices Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, in Cranberry Township. As fall fast approaches, the invasive insects have reached their adult stage and begun laying eggs. Austin Uram/Butler Eagle

The Institute for Rural Health and Safety placed a sign and 49 flags on the lawn of the Butler County Courthouse on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. The flags symbolize the 49 driving deaths that occurred in PennDOT's District 10 in 2022. Eddie Trizzino/Butler Eagle

From left, Jeff Kelly, Carolyn Carr and Dave Carr pose for a photo at Family Tradition Restaurant on Route 8 in Harrisville on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. The Carrs, former owners of the restaurant and Harrisville natives, will transition from the business in September. Kelly is Carolyn's son. Brad Lena/Special to the Eagle

The Family Tradition restaurant on Route 8 in Harrisville is pictured on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. Dave and Carolyn Carr, former owners of the business, will transition away from the business in September. Brad Lena/Special to the Eagle

The the teapot collection at Family Tradition restaurant on Route 8 in Harrisville is displayed on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. Brad Lena/Special to the Eagle

Mars’ Evan Wright (2) looks for an opening against Montour during the first game of the season at Mars High School on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. Montour won 37-28. Steven Dalton Special to Eagle

Mars’ Mason Childress (3) looks to land a successful stiff arm on Montour’s Nino DiMichele (2) during the first game of the season at Mars High School on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. Montour won 37-28. Steven Dalton Special to Eagle

The student section cheers on the Mars High School football team during the first game of the season at Mars High School on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. Montour won 37-28. Steven Dalton Special to Eagle

Mars’ Gabe Hein (30) has possession while Montour’s Thomas Hazlip (19) looks to tackle during the first game of the season at Mars High School on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. Montour won 37-28. Steven Dalton Special to Eagle

The Mars football team rushes the high school field before the first game of the season at Mars High School on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. Montour won 37-28. Steven Dalton Special to Eagle

The student section cheers on the Mars football team during the first game of the season against Montour at Mars High School on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. Montour won 37-28. Steven Dalton Special to Eagle

Butler quarterback Alec Teff (13) rolls out to his left to make a pass in the third quarter during the first game of the season against Shaler on Friday night, Aug. 25, 2023. Shaler won 38-7. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Butler's Braylon Littlejohn (2) finds an opening to run down the field during the first game of the season against Shaler on Friday night, Aug. 25, 2023. Shaler won 38-7. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Butler's Braylon Littlejohn (2) puts his fist up to show his team’s defense for a third down stop in the third quarter during the first game of the season against Shaler on Friday night, Aug. 25, 2023. Shaler won 38-7. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Butler's Evan Reinsel (25) runs down the sideline in the second quarter during the first game of the season against Shaler on Friday night, Aug. 25, 2023. Shaler won 38-7. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Butler students cheer on the Golden Tornado during the first game of the season against Shaler on Friday night, Aug. 25, 2023. Shaler won 38-7. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Butler's Braylon Littlejohn (2) catches a long pass during the first game of the season against Shaler on Friday night, Aug. 25, 2023. Shaler won 38-7. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Butler's Marcus Vicari (43) runs back a kickoff in the first quarter during the first game of the season against Shaler on Friday night, Aug. 25, 2023. Shaler won 38-7. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Knoch’s Kaden Spencer (4) catches a pass during the fourth quarter of the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

Knoch’s Kannon Trofimuk (21) oconverts on an extra point attempt in the fourth quarter during the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

Knoch's Brady Pflugh (10) celebrates with the student section after the Knights defeated Hampton 45-38 on Friday night, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

Knoch’s Jackson Bauman (2) looks for an opening during the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

Knoch's Ben Martin (59) and Camron Jakovac (50) watch a play unfold along the sideline during the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

Knoch's Wyatt Foster (54) and fellow defensive linemen charge the Hampton offensive line in the second quarter during the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

Knoch’s Codi Mullen (5) attempts a pass in the second quarter during the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

The Knoch student section celebrates a tackle in the opening kickoff during the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

Knoch's Anthony Nicolazzo (20) finds space in the first quarter during the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

Knoch's Dylan Pinkerton (9) leads a pack of Knights in a tackle of Hampton's Brock Borgo (22) in the first quarter during the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

Members of the Knoch Marching Band enter the stadium in preparation for the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

The Knoch Knights take the field for the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

The student sections erupts after the Knoch Knights score a touchdown in the first quarter during the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

Knoch’s Anthony Nicolazzo (20) runs with the ball in the second quarter during the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

Karns City’s Cam Ealy (58) blocks for quarterback Mason Martin (2) during the first game of the season against DuBois Area on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. DuBois Area won 41-36. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

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Karns City’s Luke Cramer (4) scores the game’s first touchdown during the season opener against DuBois Area on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. DuBois Area won 41-36. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

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Karns City's Owen Heginbotham (22) tackles Dubois Area’s Carter Vos (1) during the first game of the season against DuBois Area on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. DuBois Area won 41-36. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

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Karns City’s Zach Kelly (11) runs the ball for the Gremlins during the first game of the season against DuBois Area on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. DuBois Area won 41-36. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

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Savannah Holt, right, serves a drink at the "Hop Lot" booth during the Butler Italian Festival on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. William Pitts/Butler Eagle
Attendees of the Butler Italian Festival await the performance of 15-year-old singer Cat Tedder on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. William Pitts/Butler Eagle
Crowds stroll down Main Street during the Butler Italian Festival on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. William Pitts/Butler Eagle
From left, Mary Chitwood (in suit) and Ev Searle promote Robin's Home during the Butler Italian Festival on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. William Pitts/Butler Eagle
Amy Cirelli, co-chair for the Butler County Suicide Coalition, hands out a “You Matter” sticker at her booth Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, during the 2023 Carelon Southwest Regional Forum in Mars. Austin Uram/Butler Eagle
Amy Cirelli, co-chair for the Butler County Suicide Coalition, adjusts a paper crane on a remembrance tree Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, at the 2023 Carelon Southwest Regional Forum. Last year, there were 19 suicides in Butler County. Each crane represents one of those lives lost. Austin Uram/Butler Eagle
Co-chairwomen for the Butler County Suicide Coalition, Amy Cirelli, right, gives Lena Southworth a “You Matter” sticker Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, while preparing for the Carelon Southwest Regional Forum in Mars, which will feature discussions on mental health and emotional wellbeing. Austin Uram/Butler Eagle
Amy Cirelli, co-chair for the Butler County Suicide Coalition, greets guests at her booth Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, during the 2023 Carelon Southwest Regional Forum. Austin Uram/Butler Eagle
Spotted lanternflies swarm the Cranberry Eagle offices Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, in Cranberry Township. As fall fast approaches, the invasive insects have reached their adult stage and begun laying eggs. Austin Uram/Butler Eagle
Spotted lanternflies swarm the Cranberry Eagle offices Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, in Cranberry Township. As fall fast approaches, the invasive insects have reached their adult stage and begun laying eggs. Austin Uram/Butler Eagle
The Institute for Rural Health and Safety placed a sign and 49 flags on the lawn of the Butler County Courthouse on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. The flags symbolize the 49 driving deaths that occurred in PennDOT's District 10 in 2022. Eddie Trizzino/Butler Eagle
From left, Jeff Kelly, Carolyn Carr and Dave Carr pose for a photo at Family Tradition Restaurant on Route 8 in Harrisville on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. The Carrs, former owners of the restaurant and Harrisville natives, will transition from the business in September. Kelly is Carolyn's son. Brad Lena/Special to the Eagle
The Family Tradition restaurant on Route 8 in Harrisville is pictured on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. Dave and Carolyn Carr, former owners of the business, will transition away from the business in September. Brad Lena/Special to the Eagle
The the teapot collection at Family Tradition restaurant on Route 8 in Harrisville is displayed on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. Brad Lena/Special to the Eagle
The Family Tradition restaurant on Route 8 in Harrisville is pictured on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. Dave and Carolyn Carr, former owners of the business, will transition away from the business in September. Brad Lena/Special to the Eagle
Mars’ Evan Wright (2) looks for an opening against Montour during the first game of the season at Mars High School on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. Montour won 37-28. Steven Dalton Special to Eagle
Mars’ Mason Childress (3) looks to land a successful stiff arm on Montour’s Nino DiMichele (2) during the first game of the season at Mars High School on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. Montour won 37-28. Steven Dalton Special to Eagle
The student section cheers on the Mars High School football team during the first game of the season at Mars High School on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. Montour won 37-28. Steven Dalton Special to Eagle
Mars’ Gabe Hein (30) has possession while Montour’s Thomas Hazlip (19) looks to tackle during the first game of the season at Mars High School on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. Montour won 37-28. Steven Dalton Special to Eagle
The Mars football team rushes the high school field before the first game of the season at Mars High School on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. Montour won 37-28. Steven Dalton Special to Eagle
The student section cheers on the Mars football team during the first game of the season against Montour at Mars High School on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. Montour won 37-28. Steven Dalton Special to Eagle
Butler quarterback Alec Teff (13) rolls out to his left to make a pass in the third quarter during the first game of the season against Shaler on Friday night, Aug. 25, 2023. Shaler won 38-7. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Butler's Braylon Littlejohn (2) finds an opening to run down the field during the first game of the season against Shaler on Friday night, Aug. 25, 2023. Shaler won 38-7. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Butler's Braylon Littlejohn (2) puts his fist up to show his team’s defense for a third down stop in the third quarter during the first game of the season against Shaler on Friday night, Aug. 25, 2023. Shaler won 38-7. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Butler's Evan Reinsel (25) runs down the sideline in the second quarter during the first game of the season against Shaler on Friday night, Aug. 25, 2023. Shaler won 38-7. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Butler students cheer on the Golden Tornado during the first game of the season against Shaler on Friday night, Aug. 25, 2023. Shaler won 38-7. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Butler's Braylon Littlejohn (2) catches a long pass during the first game of the season against Shaler on Friday night, Aug. 25, 2023. Shaler won 38-7. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Butler's Marcus Vicari (43) runs back a kickoff in the first quarter during the first game of the season against Shaler on Friday night, Aug. 25, 2023. Shaler won 38-7. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Knoch’s Kaden Spencer (4) catches a pass during the fourth quarter of the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
Knoch’s Kannon Trofimuk (21) oconverts on an extra point attempt in the fourth quarter during the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
Knoch's Brady Pflugh (10) celebrates with the student section after the Knights defeated Hampton 45-38 on Friday night, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
Knoch’s Jackson Bauman (2) looks for an opening during the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
Knoch's Ben Martin (59) and Camron Jakovac (50) watch a play unfold along the sideline during the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
Knoch's Wyatt Foster (54) and fellow defensive linemen charge the Hampton offensive line in the second quarter during the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
Knoch’s Codi Mullen (5) attempts a pass in the second quarter during the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
The Knoch student section celebrates a tackle in the opening kickoff during the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
Knoch's Anthony Nicolazzo (20) finds space in the first quarter during the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
Knoch's Dylan Pinkerton (9) leads a pack of Knights in a tackle of Hampton's Brock Borgo (22) in the first quarter during the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
Members of the Knoch Marching Band enter the stadium in preparation for the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
The Knoch Knights take the field for the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
The student sections erupts after the Knoch Knights score a touchdown in the first quarter during the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
Knoch’s Anthony Nicolazzo (20) runs with the ball in the second quarter during the first game of the season against Hampton on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Saxonburg. Knoch won 45-38. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
Karns City’s Cam Ealy (58) blocks for quarterback Mason Martin (2) during the first game of the season against DuBois Area on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. DuBois Area won 41-36. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

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Karns City’s Luke Cramer (4) scores the game’s first touchdown during the season opener against DuBois Area on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. DuBois Area won 41-36. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

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Karns City's Owen Heginbotham (22) tackles Dubois Area’s Carter Vos (1) during the first game of the season against DuBois Area on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. DuBois Area won 41-36. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

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Karns City’s Zach Kelly (11) runs the ball for the Gremlins during the first game of the season against DuBois Area on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. DuBois Area won 41-36. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

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