Photo Gallery: Monday, Sept. 14, 2025
2025-09-15 00:15:00
The Hobbit Festival brings hundreds to Adams Township on Saturday, while others flock to Slippery Rock for its VillageFest and college football. Sunday was more solemn, with a vigil for Charlie Kirk in Slippery Rock Township and a butterfly release in honor of loved ones who have passed away at Big Butler Fairgrounds.
These are a few of the events covered by Eagle photographers in Monday’s edition.
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock’s JayJay Jordan (4) makes a touchdown against Shepherd in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock’s DaOne Owens (1) jumps over Shepherd’s defense to score in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock’s JayJay Jordan (4) and his fellow teammates celebrate after scoring in overtime against Shepherd in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University defeated Shepherd 35-28 in overtime in a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Slippery Rock University's Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Attendees of Slippery Rock VillageFest visit booths on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Hot Rod Willie bassist John Pontuti plays during Slippery Rock VillageFest on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Attendees of Slippery Rock VillageFest visit booths on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Hot Rod Willie guitarist Mike Lendyak plays during Slippery Rock VillageFest on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Mike Slair of Slippery Rock Volunteer Fire Company serves up fries to attendees of VillageFest on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Slippery Rock University student Dillon Sapar pets a camel at Slippery Rock VillageFest on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Michelle Plinta, left, looks at jewelry for sale at Slippery Rock VillageFest on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Carrie Winston of Cherish Creamery gives out samples of cheese at Slippery Rock VillageFest on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Matthew and Leighton Boyle pet goats at Slippery Rock VillageFest on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Venders set up shop inside Slippery Rock United Methodist Church during Slippery Rock VillageFest on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Sadie Jeannerat, 6, plays ring toss at Slippery Rock VillageFest on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Hundreds of people gather on Main Street in Slippery Rock to attend VillageFest on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Danial Rodenbeck of Turning Point at Slippery Rock University gives his tribute to Charlie Kirk at a vigil on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, at the Grand Old Flag, Slippery Rock Area Parks & Recreation. Eddie Clancy/Special to the Eagle
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St. Faustina Parish priest Adam Verona gives a closing prayer at the Charlie Kirk vigil hosted by Turning Point USA at Slippery Rock University and Mayor Jondavid Longo on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, at the Grand Old Flag, Slippery Rock Area Parks & Recreation. Eddie Clancy/Special to the Eagle
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People stood in silence to honor Charlie Kirk at a vigil hosted by Turning Point USA at Slippery Rock University and Mayor Jondavid Longo on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, at the Grand Old Flag, Slippery Rock Area Parks & Recreation. Eddie Clancy/Special to the Eagle
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People of all ages attend a vigil for Charlie Kirk vigil hosted by Turning Point USA at Slippery Rock University and Mayor Jondavid Longo on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, at the Grand Old Flag, Slippery Rock Area Parks & Recreation. Eddie Clancy/Special to the Eagle
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Slippery Rock University Turning Point president Alex Thompson gives a tribute at the Charlie Kirk vigil on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, at the Grand Old Flag, Slippery Rock Area Parks & Recreation. Eddie Clancy/Special to the Eagle
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Candles were given out to everyone in attendance to honor Charlie Kirk at a vigil on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, at the Grand Old Flag, Slippery Rock Area Parks & Recreation. Eddie Clancy/Special to the Eagle
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Friends share a candle at a vigil for Charlie Kirk on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, at the Grand Old Flag, Slippery Rock Area Parks & Recreation. Eddie Clancy/Special to the Eagle
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Attendees brought flowers to honor Charlie Kirk at a vigil hosted by Turning Point USA at Slippery Rock University and Mayor Jondavid Longo on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, at the Grand Old Flag, Slippery Rock Area Parks & Recreation. Eddie Clancy/Special to the Eagle
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Attendees hold candles in remembrance of Charlie Kirk at a vigil on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, at the Grand Old Flag, Slippery Rock Area Parks & Recreation. Eddie Clancy/Special to the Eagle
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Mayer Jondavid R. Longo, one of the hosts for the Charlie Kirk vigil, gives opening remarks on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, at the Grand Old Flag, Slippery Rock Area Parks & Recreation. Eddie Clancy/Special to the Eagle
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Elaine Myers releases a butterfly in honor of her mother the Beyond Memories butterfly release ceremony held by Lutheran SeniorLife Visiting Nurses Association at the Big Butler Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. William Pitts/Butler Eagle
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Bagpiper Amanda McGregor plays “Amazing Grace” just before butterflies are released the Beyond Memories butterfly release ceremony held by Lutheran SeniorLife Visiting Nurses Association at the Big Butler Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. William Pitts/Butler Eagle
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Elaine Myers releases a butterfly in honor of her mother the Beyond Memories butterfly release ceremony held by Lutheran SeniorLife Visiting Nurses Association at the Big Butler Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. William Pitts/Butler Eagle
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Sue Bumbaco releases a butterfly in honor of her husband during the Beyond Memories butterfly release ceremony held by Lutheran SeniorLife Visiting Nurses Association at the Big Butler Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. William Pitts/Butler Eagle
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Bagpiper Amanda McGregor plays “Amazing Grace” before the Beyond Memories butterfly release ceremony held by Lutheran SeniorLife Visiting Nurses Association at the Big Butler Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. William Pitts/Butler Eagle
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Harrisville United Methodist Church sold food during the Harrisville Community Yard Sale on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Hunter Muro/Butler Eagle
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Gladys Hoffman serves up sloppy Joes during the Harrisville Community Yard Sale on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Hunter Muro/Butler Eagle
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Cindy Fierst organizes her for-sale items during the Harrisville Community Yard Sale on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Hunter Muro/Butler Eagle
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A Hobbit house is one attraction at the Hobbit Festival at Quality Gardens in Adams Township on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Children create wings and flower crowns during the Hobbit Festival at Quality Gardens in Adams Township on Saturday, Sept, 13, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Taumi Kalcich helps her daughter Arly, 6, make a flower crown during the Hobbit Festival at Quality Gardens in Adams Township on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Hobbit Festival attendees dance at Quality Gardens in Adams Township on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Hobbit Festival attendee Laura looks at wares at Quality Gardens in Adams Township on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Attendees to create flower crowns and fairy wings during the Hobbit Festival at Quality Gardens in Adams Township on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Addie Conners works on a macrame art piece during the Hobbit Festival at Quality Gardens in Adams Township on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Quality Gardens hosts a Hobbit Festival in Adams Township on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Anastacia Nelson gets a tattoo during the Hobbit Festival at Quality Gardens Adams Township on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Children play in a recreation of a Hobbit house during the Hobbit Festival at Quality Gardens in Adams Township on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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The Tiger Maple String Band performs during the Hobbit Festival at Quality Gardens in Adams Township on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Tess White and Dominic Valerial explore Quality Gardens during the Hobbit Festival in Adams Township on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Dan Dickens dresses as Gandolf for the Hobbit Festival at Quality Gardens in Adams Township on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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Maddie Gustafsson works the register during the Hobbit Festival at Quality Gardens in Adams Township on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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The Tiger Maple String Band performs during the Hobbit Festival at Quality Gardens in Adams Township on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle
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