Recognized as Hometown Heroes are, from left, Chief Jeff Hollidge of the Harrisville Borough Police Department, along with EMT Allie Palmer and firefighter Robbie Keebler, both with the Slippery Rock Volunteer Fire Company and Rescue Team. They were honored by the Rotary Club of Slippery Rock on Monday, Sept. 11. Submitted Photo

Butler County’s unsung heroes are about to receive some well-deserved recognition.

With the help of Butler County’s 10 Rotary Clubs, the 2024 Can-Am Police-Fire Games, Salute Home Loans and the Butler Eagle, Butler County’s first responders will be honored at a Hometown Hero Awards dinner Sept. 30 at Tesla BioHealing & MedBed Center on Route 8.

Individual clubs will be announcing their honorees selected from nominations submitted by family, friends and the public. The top three will be honored with awards at the dinner.

Tickets for the event cost $52 and are available by visiting visitbutlercounty.com//hhc.

Karen Riley, left, president of Slippery Rock University, and state Rep. Tim Bonner, R-17th, right, recognize Hometown Heroes: Chief Jeff Hollidge of the Harrisville Borough Police Department, and EMT Allie Palmer and firefighter Robbie Keebler. The awards were presented Monday, Sept. 11, by the Rotary Club of Slippery Rock. Submitted Photo

From left, Abby Smith, president of the Rotary Club of Slippery Rock; Karen Riley, president of Slippery Rock University: Hometown Heroes Chief Jeff Hollidge, Allie Palmer and Robbie Keebler, with state Rep. Tim Bonner, R-17th, and Jack Cohen, president and CEO of the Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau, gather Monday, Sept. 11, at the Hometown Hero presentations. Submitted Photo