Dennis Goehring, of New Sewickley, center, and two of his grandkids, Justin Wagner, 9, left, and Dean Newkirk, 6, both of Mars, grin ear to ear as they watch trout swim away after they released them into Thorn Creek in Butler County on Monday, March 20, 2023. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle
Cary Shaffer
Reed Hertzler, of Kittaning, leads a group from the Connoquenessing Watershed Alliance — including, front to back, Ryan Harr, Camryn Monk, Roger Davis and Dave Andrews — downstream as they float stock over a mile of Thorn Creek in Butler County on Monday, March 20, 2023. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle
Cary Shaffer
Volunteer Rick Kelly, of Butler, stocks trout in Thorn Creek on Monday, March 20, 2023. Pennsylvania trout season starts on April 1. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle
Cary Shaffer
Joe Baker, with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, center, and Kim Tabbacchi, right, hand a bucket full of trout to volunteers on the ground along Thorn Creek in Butler County on Monday, March 20, 2023. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle
Cary Shaffer
Fred, 93, and Betty Abdon, 92, of Lutheran SeniorLife Overbrook Pointe celebrated 72 years of love and chicken compliments of Chick-fil-A at its Cranberry Township location on Monday, March 20, 2023. The restaurant arranged for a limousine to pick up the couple to enjoy a VIP lunch with family and friends. Austin Uram/Butler Eagle
Fred, 93, and Betty Abdon, 92, of Lutheran SeniorLife Overbrook Pointe celebrated 72 years of love and chicken compliments of Chick-fil-A at the Cranberry Township location. Chick-fil-A arranged for a limo to pick up the couple to enjoy a VIP lunch with family and friends. Austin Uram/Butler Eagle
Mark Macedonia is a local writer and author of the novel “Under the Crescent Moon.” He’s shown at his home in Valencia on Friday, March 10, 2023. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Mark Macedonia is a local writer and author of the novel “Under the Crescent Moon.” He’s shown at his home in Valencia on Friday, March 10, 2023. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Mark Macedonia is a local writer and author of the novel “Under the Crescent Moon.” He’s shown at his home in Valencia on Friday, March 10, 2023. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
On Monday, March 20, 2023, a woman was transported to Butler Memorial Hospital for minor injuries after hitting a van on Route 68, according to first responders. Molly Miller/Butler Eagle
Butler's Noah Kollinger (20) looks back at the dugout after a dive into third base on Monday, March 20, 2023. Butler topped Knoch 10-0 at home. Seb Foltz/Special to the Eagle
Butler's Lance Slater (1) bumps fists with pitcher Colin Casteel after a double play against Knoch Monday, March 20, 2023. Butler topped Knoch 10-0 at home. Seb Foltz/Special to the Eagle
Butler's Colin Casteel pitches against Knoch on Monday, March 20, 2023 . Butler topped Knoch 10-0 at home. Seb Foltz/Special to the Eagle
Butler's Colin Casteel pitches against Knoch on Monday, March 20, 2023 . Butler topped Knoch 10-0 at home. Seb Foltz/Special to the Eagle
Butler's Noah Kollinger (20) beats a tag from Knoch shortstop Brady Wozniak at second base on Monday, March 20, 2023. Butler topped Knoch 10-0 at home. Seb Foltz/Special to the Eagle
Butler's Alex Collins scores a run against Knoch on Monday, March 20, 2023. Butler topped Knoch 10-0 at home. Seb Foltz/Special to the Eagle
Knoch's Jacob Wagner pitches against Butler on Monday, March 20, 2023. Butler topped Knoch 10-0 at home. Seb Foltz/Special to the Eagle
Knoch's Jacob Wagner pitches against Butler on Monday, March 20, 2023. Butler topped Knoch 10-0 at home. Seb Foltz/Special to the Eagle
Karns City catcher Jessica Dunn goes vertical to be safe at first in the game against New Wilmington on Monday, March 20, 2023. Karns City lost 15-2. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Jessica Dunn (15) hits a single for Karns City during their game against New Wilmington on Monday, March 20. 2023. Karns City lost 15-2. Holly Mead/ Special to the Eagle
Karns City's pitcher, Addison Burrows (2) does her best during their game against New Wilmington on Monday, March 20. 2023. Karns City lost 15-2. Holly Mead/ Special to the Eagle
Dennis Goehring, of New Sewickley, center, and two of his grandkids, Justin Wagner, 9, left, and Dean Newkirk, 6, both of Mars, grin ear to ear as they watch trout swim away after they released them into Thorn Creek in Butler County on Monday, March 20, 2023. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle
Cary Shaffer
Reed Hertzler, of Kittaning, leads a group from the Connoquenessing Watershed Alliance — including, front to back, Ryan Harr, Camryn Monk, Roger Davis and Dave Andrews — downstream as they float stock over a mile of Thorn Creek in Butler County on Monday, March 20, 2023. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle
Cary Shaffer
Volunteer Rick Kelly, of Butler, stocks trout in Thorn Creek on Monday, March 20, 2023. Pennsylvania trout season starts on April 1. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle
Cary Shaffer
Joe Baker, with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, center, and Kim Tabbacchi, right, hand a bucket full of trout to volunteers on the ground along Thorn Creek in Butler County on Monday, March 20, 2023. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle
Cary Shaffer
Fred, 93, and Betty Abdon, 92, of Lutheran SeniorLife Overbrook Pointe celebrated 72 years of love and chicken compliments of Chick-fil-A at its Cranberry Township location on Monday, March 20, 2023. The restaurant arranged for a limousine to pick up the couple to enjoy a VIP lunch with family and friends. Austin Uram/Butler Eagle
Fred, 93, and Betty Abdon, 92, of Lutheran SeniorLife Overbrook Pointe celebrated 72 years of love and chicken compliments of Chick-fil-A at the Cranberry Township location. Chick-fil-A arranged for a limo to pick up the couple to enjoy a VIP lunch with family and friends. Austin Uram/Butler Eagle
Mark Macedonia is a local writer and author of the novel “Under the Crescent Moon.” He’s shown at his home in Valencia on Friday, March 10, 2023. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Mark Macedonia is a local writer and author of the novel “Under the Crescent Moon.” He’s shown at his home in Valencia on Friday, March 10, 2023. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Mark Macedonia is a local writer and author of the novel “Under the Crescent Moon.” He’s shown at his home in Valencia on Friday, March 10, 2023. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
On Monday, March 20, 2023, a woman was transported to Butler Memorial Hospital for minor injuries after hitting a van on Route 68, according to first responders. Molly Miller/Butler Eagle
Butler's Noah Kollinger (20) looks back at the dugout after a dive into third base on Monday, March 20, 2023. Butler topped Knoch 10-0 at home. Seb Foltz/Special to the Eagle
Butler's Lance Slater (1) bumps fists with pitcher Colin Casteel after a double play against Knoch Monday, March 20, 2023. Butler topped Knoch 10-0 at home. Seb Foltz/Special to the Eagle
Butler's Colin Casteel pitches against Knoch on Monday, March 20, 2023 . Butler topped Knoch 10-0 at home. Seb Foltz/Special to the Eagle
Butler's Colin Casteel pitches against Knoch on Monday, March 20, 2023 . Butler topped Knoch 10-0 at home. Seb Foltz/Special to the Eagle
Butler's Noah Kollinger (20) beats a tag from Knoch shortstop Brady Wozniak at second base on Monday, March 20, 2023. Butler topped Knoch 10-0 at home. Seb Foltz/Special to the Eagle
Butler's Alex Collins scores a run against Knoch on Monday, March 20, 2023. Butler topped Knoch 10-0 at home. Seb Foltz/Special to the Eagle
Knoch's Jacob Wagner pitches against Butler on Monday, March 20, 2023. Butler topped Knoch 10-0 at home. Seb Foltz/Special to the Eagle
Knoch's Jacob Wagner pitches against Butler on Monday, March 20, 2023. Butler topped Knoch 10-0 at home. Seb Foltz/Special to the Eagle
Karns City catcher Jessica Dunn goes vertical to be safe at first in the game against New Wilmington on Monday, March 20, 2023. Karns City lost 15-2. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Jessica Dunn (15) hits a single for Karns City during their game against New Wilmington on Monday, March 20. 2023. Karns City lost 15-2. Holly Mead/ Special to the Eagle
Karns City's pitcher, Addison Burrows (2) does her best during their game against New Wilmington on Monday, March 20. 2023. Karns City lost 15-2. Holly Mead/ Special to the Eagle
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