Photo Gallery: Monday, Oct. 2, 2023

2023-10-02 00:30:00

From left, Jack Cohen, president and CEO of the Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau, Mazzie Sicone, with Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau, Keith Graham, vice president of advertising with the Butler Eagle, Jeff Martinelli with Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau, Samuel Royer, president of Salute Home Loans, Tammy Schuey, general manager of the Butler Ealge, Denise Etter, John Marshall Catering, and Butler County Sheriff Mike Slupe attend the Hometown Heroes Celebration at Tesla MedBed Center in Butler on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

All of the police Hometown Heroes medal winners, from left, Melanie Hart, police officer in Zelienople, Jeff Hollidge, police chief of the Harrisville Borough Police Department, Joe Beachem, Saxonburg police chief, Middlesex police officer Conrad Pfeifer and Jordan Smith, Pennsylvania State police office, attend the Hometown Heroes Celebration at Tesla MedBed Center in Butler on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

All of the EMS Hometown Heroes medal winners, from left, Vern Smith, Citizens Concerned for EMS, Nancy Brice, Karns City Regional Ambulance Service, Allie Palmer, EMS/dispatch, Chuck Lewis, Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company, Mandy Cousins, outreach coordinator for Cranberry Township EMS, Aaron Natali, operations supervisor for Butler Ambulance Service, and Pat Kelly, crew chief from Quality EMS attend the Hometown Heroes Celebration at Tesla MedBed Center in Butler on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

All of the firefighter Hometown Heroes medal winners, from left, Larry Shuler, Butler Bureau of Fire, Cody Craig, chief of Chicora Volunteer Fire Department, Bruce Hezlep, master firefighter with the Cranberry Township Volunteer Fire Company, Robbie Keebler, with the Slippery Rock Volunteer Fire Company and Rescue Team, Jeremy Nickl, of the Adams Area Fire District and Callery Volunteer Fire Company, Matt Springer, lieutenant with Harmony Fire District, Kevin Smith, Butler Township Volunteer Fire District deputy fire chief, Ryan Roberts, Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company, and Nathan Blackwood, chief of Prospect Volunteer Fire Department, attend the Hometown Heroes Celebration at Tesla MedBed Center in Butler on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

All of the honored Hometown Heroes, from left, Vern Smith, Jeff Hollidge, Allie Palmer, Mandy Cousins, Robbie Keebler, Bruce Hezlep, Chuck Lewis, Melanie Hart, Kevin Smith, Matt Springer, Nancy Brice, Aaron Natali, Joe Beachem, Pat Kelly, Cody Craig, Jordan Smith, Larry Shuler, Jeremy Nickl, Conrad Pfeifer, Ryan Roberts and Nathan Blackwood attend the Hometown Heroes Celebration at Tesla MedBed Center in Butler on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Receiving special recognition during the Hometown Heroes program Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, were Evans City firefighter Glen Walker, whose award was accepted by his sisters Judy Shisler and Katie Jamison; Nancy Brice with Karns City Regional Ambulance Service; Vern Smith with Citizens Concerned for EMS; and Officer Conrad Pfeifer with Middlesex Police Department. The dinner celebrating 29 honorees was held at the Tesla MedBed Center in Butler. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

From left, Ed Natali, Butler Township commissioner, Sam Zurzolo, Butler Township commissioner, Butler Township Volunteer Fire District deputy fire chief Kevin Smith, Dave Zarnick, Butler Township commissioner, and James Lokhaiser, Butler Township commissioner attend the Hometown Heroes Celebration at Tesla MedBed Center in Butler on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Madison Eyth, left, sings the National Anthem on Saturday night, Sept. 30, 2023 at the Hometown Heroes Celebration at Tesla MedBed Center in Butler. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Leslie Osche, project manager for the Butler Cultural District and secretary of the Butler Rotary Club PM, speaks at a news conference Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in front of the Penn Theater on Main Street in Butler as chalk artist Erika Lalita Thurkins decorates the sidewalk. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Erika Lalita Thurkins, a professional chalk artist, draws in front of the Penn Theater during a news conference Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in front of the Penn Theater on Main Street in Butler. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Erika Lalita Thurkins, a professional chalk artist, drew this in front of the Penn Theater during a news conference Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in front of the Penn Theater on Main Street in Butler. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Karl Blischke, the executive director of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, speaks at a a news conference Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in front of the Penn Theater on Main Street in Butler. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Main Street in Butler was busy with vendors and attendees on Saturday morning, Sept. 30, 2023, for this year’s Butler Fall Festival. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Simeon Rhodaberger, 11, of Butler Township, works in the Butler Catholic School tent on Saturday morning, Sept. 30, 2023, during this year’s Butler Fall Festival. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Carter Tosadori, 9, of Butler Township, picks out his favorite dragon egg to bring home with him from the Not Your Average Shop tent on Saturday morning, Sept. 30, 2023, during this year’s Butler Fall Festival. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Johnny Hays, dressed as the Joker, adjusts Fred the skeleton attached to his 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe on Saturday morning, Sept. 30, 2023, during this year’s Butler Fall Festival. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Diane Winterhalter, left, and her daughter Lora Rice, both of Pittsburgh, look over things at the Clark's Country Creations tent on Saturday morning, Sept. 30, 2023, during this year’s Butler Fall Festival. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University’s Cottrell Hatchett celebrates after a big tackle for loss during the first quarter of their game against Indiana on Saturday night, Sept. 30, 2023, at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. SRU won 42-21. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle

Slippery Rock University running back Isiah Edwards (3) jumps over the goal line into Indiana University's Kalen Fraizer (29) and scores his first touch down of the evening during their game Saturday night, Sept. 30, 2023, at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. SRU won 42-21. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle

The Slippery Rock University student section celebrates after a touch down during their game against Indiana University on Saturday night, Sept. 30, 2023, at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. SRU won 42-21. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle

Slippery Rock University cheerleaders celebrate after their team scores another touchdown against Indiana University on Saturday night, Sept. 30, 2023, at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. SRU won 42-21. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle

SRU’s Khalid Dorsey (with ball) jukes out IUP defensive players to set Slippery Rock up to score a touchdown on the next play on Saturday night, Sept. 30, 2023, at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. SRU won 42-21. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle

SRU’s Kyle Sheets (5) of makes a reception over IUP's Naszhir Taylor right (11) for a first down during their game on Saturday night, Sept. 30, 2023, at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. SRU won 42-21. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle

SRU’s Jake Miller (28) makes a tackle on IUP's Dayjure Stewart (with ball) during their game on Saturday night, Sept. 30, 2023, at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. SRU won 42-21. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle

Participants take on the Tuff Tornado Run obstacle course Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Alameda Park. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle

Brantley Vensel, 8, of Meridian, finishes the Tuff Tornado run while carrying his mud-filled shoes to the finish line Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Alameda Park. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle

From left, Bryson Kennedy, 6, of Herman, Rohnan Riley, 8, and his brother Tristan Riley, 6, of West Sunbury, take a pause to play in the foam before finishing the Tuff Tornado Run Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Alameda Park. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle

David Rice left and his daughter Ella, 6, of Butler, enjoy their day conquering the Tuff Tornado Run Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Alameda Park. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle

From left to right, Kim Platt, of Butler, alongside her daughter, Emily Platt, 11, and Isabella Cancilla, 10, after completing the Tuff Tornado Run at Alameda Park in Butler Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Alameda Park. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle

Ella Rice, 6, of Butler, makes her way off of the balance beam and sticks the landing during her heat race of the Tuff Tornado Run on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Alameda Park. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle

From left, Jack Cohen, president and CEO of the Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau, Mazzie Sicone, with Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau, Keith Graham, vice president of advertising with the Butler Eagle, Jeff Martinelli with Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau, Samuel Royer, president of Salute Home Loans, Tammy Schuey, general manager of the Butler Ealge, Denise Etter, John Marshall Catering, and Butler County Sheriff Mike Slupe attend the Hometown Heroes Celebration at Tesla MedBed Center in Butler on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
All of the police Hometown Heroes medal winners, from left, Melanie Hart, police officer in Zelienople, Jeff Hollidge, police chief of the Harrisville Borough Police Department, Joe Beachem, Saxonburg police chief, Middlesex police officer Conrad Pfeifer and Jordan Smith, Pennsylvania State police office, attend the Hometown Heroes Celebration at Tesla MedBed Center in Butler on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
All of the EMS Hometown Heroes medal winners, from left, Vern Smith, Citizens Concerned for EMS, Nancy Brice, Karns City Regional Ambulance Service, Allie Palmer, EMS/dispatch, Chuck Lewis, Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company, Mandy Cousins, outreach coordinator for Cranberry Township EMS, Aaron Natali, operations supervisor for Butler Ambulance Service, and Pat Kelly, crew chief from Quality EMS attend the Hometown Heroes Celebration at Tesla MedBed Center in Butler on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
All of the firefighter Hometown Heroes medal winners, from left, Larry Shuler, Butler Bureau of Fire, Cody Craig, chief of Chicora Volunteer Fire Department, Bruce Hezlep, master firefighter with the Cranberry Township Volunteer Fire Company, Robbie Keebler, with the Slippery Rock Volunteer Fire Company and Rescue Team, Jeremy Nickl, of the Adams Area Fire District and Callery Volunteer Fire Company, Matt Springer, lieutenant with Harmony Fire District, Kevin Smith, Butler Township Volunteer Fire District deputy fire chief, Ryan Roberts, Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company, and Nathan Blackwood, chief of Prospect Volunteer Fire Department, attend the Hometown Heroes Celebration at Tesla MedBed Center in Butler on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
All of the honored Hometown Heroes, from left, Vern Smith, Jeff Hollidge, Allie Palmer, Mandy Cousins, Robbie Keebler, Bruce Hezlep, Chuck Lewis, Melanie Hart, Kevin Smith, Matt Springer, Nancy Brice, Aaron Natali, Joe Beachem, Pat Kelly, Cody Craig, Jordan Smith, Larry Shuler, Jeremy Nickl, Conrad Pfeifer, Ryan Roberts and Nathan Blackwood attend the Hometown Heroes Celebration at Tesla MedBed Center in Butler on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Receiving special recognition during the Hometown Heroes program Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, were Evans City firefighter Glen Walker, whose award was accepted by his sisters Judy Shisler and Katie Jamison; Nancy Brice with Karns City Regional Ambulance Service; Vern Smith with Citizens Concerned for EMS; and Officer Conrad Pfeifer with Middlesex Police Department. The dinner celebrating 29 honorees was held at the Tesla MedBed Center in Butler. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
From left, Ed Natali, Butler Township commissioner, Sam Zurzolo, Butler Township commissioner, Butler Township Volunteer Fire District deputy fire chief Kevin Smith, Dave Zarnick, Butler Township commissioner, and James Lokhaiser, Butler Township commissioner attend the Hometown Heroes Celebration at Tesla MedBed Center in Butler on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Madison Eyth, left, sings the National Anthem on Saturday night, Sept. 30, 2023 at the Hometown Heroes Celebration at Tesla MedBed Center in Butler. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Leslie Osche, project manager for the Butler Cultural District and secretary of the Butler Rotary Club PM, speaks at a news conference Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in front of the Penn Theater on Main Street in Butler as chalk artist Erika Lalita Thurkins decorates the sidewalk. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Erika Lalita Thurkins, a professional chalk artist, draws in front of the Penn Theater during a news conference Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in front of the Penn Theater on Main Street in Butler. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Erika Lalita Thurkins, a professional chalk artist, drew this in front of the Penn Theater during a news conference Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in front of the Penn Theater on Main Street in Butler. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Karl Blischke, the executive director of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, speaks at a a news conference Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in front of the Penn Theater on Main Street in Butler. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Main Street in Butler was busy with vendors and attendees on Saturday morning, Sept. 30, 2023, for this year’s Butler Fall Festival. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Simeon Rhodaberger, 11, of Butler Township, works in the Butler Catholic School tent on Saturday morning, Sept. 30, 2023, during this year’s Butler Fall Festival. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Carter Tosadori, 9, of Butler Township, picks out his favorite dragon egg to bring home with him from the Not Your Average Shop tent on Saturday morning, Sept. 30, 2023, during this year’s Butler Fall Festival. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Johnny Hays, dressed as the Joker, adjusts Fred the skeleton attached to his 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe on Saturday morning, Sept. 30, 2023, during this year’s Butler Fall Festival. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Diane Winterhalter, left, and her daughter Lora Rice, both of Pittsburgh, look over things at the Clark's Country Creations tent on Saturday morning, Sept. 30, 2023, during this year’s Butler Fall Festival. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Slippery Rock University’s Cottrell Hatchett celebrates after a big tackle for loss during the first quarter of their game against Indiana on Saturday night, Sept. 30, 2023, at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. SRU won 42-21. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle
Slippery Rock University running back Isiah Edwards (3) jumps over the goal line into Indiana University's Kalen Fraizer (29) and scores his first touch down of the evening during their game Saturday night, Sept. 30, 2023, at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. SRU won 42-21. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle
The Slippery Rock University student section celebrates after a touch down during their game against Indiana University on Saturday night, Sept. 30, 2023, at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. SRU won 42-21. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle
Slippery Rock University cheerleaders celebrate after their team scores another touchdown against Indiana University on Saturday night, Sept. 30, 2023, at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. SRU won 42-21. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle
SRU’s Khalid Dorsey (with ball) jukes out IUP defensive players to set Slippery Rock up to score a touchdown on the next play on Saturday night, Sept. 30, 2023, at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. SRU won 42-21. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle
SRU’s Kyle Sheets (5) of makes a reception over IUP's Naszhir Taylor right (11) for a first down during their game on Saturday night, Sept. 30, 2023, at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. SRU won 42-21. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle
SRU’s Jake Miller (28) makes a tackle on IUP's Dayjure Stewart (with ball) during their game on Saturday night, Sept. 30, 2023, at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. SRU won 42-21. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle
Participants take on the Tuff Tornado Run obstacle course Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Alameda Park. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle
Participants take on the Tuff Tornado Run obstacle course Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Alameda Park. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle
Participants take on the Tuff Tornado Run obstacle course Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Alameda Park. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle
Participants take on the Tuff Tornado Run obstacle course Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Alameda Park. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle
Brantley Vensel, 8, of Meridian, finishes the Tuff Tornado run while carrying his mud-filled shoes to the finish line Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Alameda Park. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle
From left, Bryson Kennedy, 6, of Herman, Rohnan Riley, 8, and his brother Tristan Riley, 6, of West Sunbury, take a pause to play in the foam before finishing the Tuff Tornado Run Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Alameda Park. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle
David Rice left and his daughter Ella, 6, of Butler, enjoy their day conquering the Tuff Tornado Run Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Alameda Park. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle
From left to right, Kim Platt, of Butler, alongside her daughter, Emily Platt, 11, and Isabella Cancilla, 10, after completing the Tuff Tornado Run at Alameda Park in Butler Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Alameda Park. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle
Ella Rice, 6, of Butler, makes her way off of the balance beam and sticks the landing during her heat race of the Tuff Tornado Run on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Alameda Park. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle