Photo Gallery: Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024

2024-02-24 00:15:00

Deb and Jim Smith hold a picture of their son, A.J., whom they lost to suicide in 2016, outside their home in Evans City on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Deb and Jim Smith hold a picture of their son, AJ, whom they lost to suicide in 2016, outside their home in Evans City on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

On Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, Deb and Jim Smith stand in front of a memory wall in their Evans City home created for their son, A.J., whom they lost to suicide in 2016. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Lt. Matt Pearson, with Butler Township Police, carries a sack full of stuffed animals at Lowrie Place on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Supervisor of Butler Ambulance Service, Nathan Bacher, carries stuffed animals to his car on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, after Lowrie Place presented them to law enforcement personnel to be given to children for comfort during frightening emergency situations. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Butler Township Chief of Police John Hays carries a bag full of stuffed animals to his car at Lowrie Place on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Scott Frederick, director of emergency services for Butler Township, left, and Chief John Hays, of Butler Township Police, collect stuffed animals from Lowrie Place on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Law enforcement personnel and Butler County Children & Youth Services fill sacks with stuffed animals on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024. The animals were donated by Lowrie Place to be given to children for comfort at frightening emergency scenes. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Charlie Johns and Karianne Sarnese, with Butler County Children & Youth Services, fill sacks with stuffed animals donated by Lowrie Place to be given to children for comfort at frightening emergency scenes on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Nathan Bacher, supervisor of the Butler Ambulance Service, left, and Scott Frederick, director of emergency services in Butler Township, fill bags with stuffed animals donated by Lowrie Place to be given to children for comfort at frightening emergency scenes. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Fred Caesar, volunteer curator at the Saxonburg Museum, holds images of the damage to the historic John Roebling wire rope workshop on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. The damage currently is covered with plastic to prevent further water damage. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Shown on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, is damage to the inside of John Roebling's wire rope workshop in Saxonburg, Butler County, where a group of residents and business owners are trying to raise funds to repair the historic building. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

Shown on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, the floor inside John Roebling's wire rope workshop in Saxonburg is sagging to the point they have a weight restriction on who can stand on the floor. The group is hoping to get donations from the Saxonburg community to repair the historic building. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Shown on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, the foundation at John Roebling's wire rope workshop in Saxonburg is wrapped with plastic to keep the water out. The foundation is in dire need of repair. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Shown on Friday, feb. 23, 2024, John Roebling's wire rope workshop in Saxonburg, Butler County, has an obvious lean to it. The front wall is leaning about 4% into the building. They are looking for donations to repair the historic building. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Fred Caesar, volunteer curator at the Saxonburg Museum is handed an envelope full of checks from the community and business owners on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in front of John Roebling's wire rope workshop in Saxonburg Museum. From left, are Jack Hutterer, Saxonburg business owner; Mark Bird, president of the Saxonburg VFC and district aid to Marci Mustello; Scott Doherty, president of CID Steel Buildings; Fred Caesar, curator at the Saxonburg Museum; Annette Gervais, owner of the Hotel Saxonburg; Lee Uncapher, owner of the Hotel Saxonburg; and Arianna Afshari, beneral manager of the Hotel Saxonburg. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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From left, Nosh & Curd owner Danielle Doebereiner, After Hours Tattoo Studio owner John Podolak, and Social Club Grooming Company owner Natasha Smith discuss events and Mars business on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. William Pitts/Butler Eagle

Bebe Kakes owner Rebecca Ross, left, and Hot Mama's Pierogies owner Amy Dickson, whose businesses share a building on Hook Street in Mars, discuss events and Mars businesses on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. William Pitts/Butler Eagle

A view of the small businesses on Grand Avenue in Mars is shown on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. William Pitts/Butler Eagle

Norman and Madeline Young enjoy a cup of coffee after eating a fish dinner during St. Faustina Parish of Saint Louis Church's fish fry in West Sunbury on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

John Harding fries fish during St. Faustina Parish of Saint Louis Church's fish fry in West Sunbury on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Greg Bryan gets a fish dinner during St. Faustina Parish of Saint Louis Church's fish fry in West Sunbury on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Susan Grossman sets out desserts ahead of St. Faustina Parish of Saint Louis Church's fish fry in West Sunbury on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Chris Hortert puts fried fish on a serving tray during St. Faustina Parish of Saint Louis Church's fish fry in West Sunbury on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

John Harding seasons fish ahead of St. Faustina Parish of Saint Louis Church fish fry in West Sunbury on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Patty Hortert seasons fish ahead of St. Faustina Parish of Saint Louis Church fish fry in West Sunbury on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Terri Flemming batters fish ahead of St. Faustina Parish of Saint Louis Church fish fry in West Sunbury on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Terri Flemming, left, and Patty Hortert season fish ahead of St. Faustina Parish of Saint Louis Church's fish fry in West Sunbury on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

John Harding fills up the lemonade dispenser ahead of St. Faustina Parish of Saint Louis Church's fish fry in West Sunbury on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Judy Gaiser seasons breading for the fish ahead of St. Faustina Parish of Saint Louis Church's fish fry in West Sunbury on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

It's all smiles and great customer service at the St. Ferdinand fish fry thanks to Peggy Plocido of Cranberry, who is serving up the fish to patrons on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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The deep-fried fish looked and smelled incredible at the St. Ferdinand annual fish fry in Cranberry Township on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Lyndora American Legion Women's Auxiliary member Donna Steinheiser serves up desserts at their annual Lenten fish fry in Lyndora on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Lyndora American Legion member Ron Henderson shows off the baked fish they offer for those watching their fried food intake during their Lenten fish fry on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Lyndora American Legion member Shirley Hurley serves up hot fish at their annual fish fry on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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St. Ferdinand Parrish member J.C. Calhoun, of Cranberry, serves up soup at their annual Lenten fish fry on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Zanella Automotive & Mini Mart is open for business on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. After drilling a new well to satisfy state requirements for a water system, the owner hopes to be allowed to sell hot food again by the end of March. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Grist House Craft Brewing is expected to open a taproom at Freedom Farms Farmers Market on March 6. North Country Brewing, which is there now, will close March 3. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Grist House Craft Brewing is expected to open a taproom at Freedom Farms Farmers Market on March 6. North Country Brewing, which is there now, will close March 3. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Audrey Fellers portrays Jaqueline Kennedy during "Our Wax Museum of Presidents & First Ladies" presented by the third-grade classes of Jennifer McClelland and Kim Thomas at Mars Area Elementary School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Conor Hoover portrays James Madison during "Our Wax Museum of Presidents & First Ladies" presented by the third-grade classes of Jennifer McClelland and Kim Thomas at Mars Area Elementary School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Tanner McKenna portrays Joseph Biden during "Our Wax Museum of Presidents & First Ladies" presented by the third-grade classes of Jennifer McClelland and Kim Thomas at Mars Area Elementary School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Ryan Stahurski portrays Donald Trump during "Our Wax Museum of Presidents & First Ladies" presented by the third-grade classes of Jennifer McClelland and Kim Thomas at Mars Area Elementary School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Lilian Reddinger portrays Hillary Clinton during "Our Wax Museum of Presidents & First Ladies" presented by the third-grade classes of Jennifer McClelland and Kim Thomas at Mars Area Elementary School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Nathaniel Salicce and Penelope Papapetropoulos portray Ronald and Nancy Reagan during "Our Wax Museum of Presidents & First Ladies" presented by the third-grade classes of Jennifer McClelland and Kim Thomas at Mars Area Elementary School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Tynan Malloy portrays Abraham Lincoln during "Our Wax Museum of Presidents & First Ladies" presented by the third-grade classes of Jennifer McClelland and Kim Thomas at Mars Area Elementary School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Penelope Papapetropoulos portrays Nancy Reagan during "Our Wax Museum of Presidents & First Ladies" presented by the third-grade classes of Jennifer McClelland and Kim Thomas at Mars Area Elementary School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Dexton Celender portrays George Washington during "Our Wax Museum of Presidents & First Ladies" presented by the third-grade classes of Jennifer McClelland and Kim Thomas at Mars Area Elementary School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Butler's Braylon Litttlejohn makes a jaw-dropping basket during the WPIAL 6A playoff game against Upper St Clair on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Upper St. Clair bested Butler with a final score of 78-71. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Butler's David Leslie makes a three-pointer during the WPIAL 6A playoff game against Upper St Clair on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Upper St. Clair bested Butler with a final score of 78-71. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Butler's Braylon Littlejohn saved ing the ball from going out of bounds during the WPIAL 6A playoff game against Upper St Clair on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Upper St. Clair bested Butler with a final score of 78-71. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Butler’s Jace Graztmiller makes a play during the WPIAL 6A playoff game against Upper St Clair on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Upper St. Clair bested Butler with a final score of 78-71. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Butler's Braylon Littlejohn drives to the hoop against the Upper St. Clair defense and makes and makes the shot during the WPIAL 6A playoff game on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Upper St. Clair bested Butler with a final score of 78-71. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Butler's Andrew Gettinger gets one to go up and over Upper St. Clair’s Kaamil Jackson during the WPIAL 6A playoff game on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Upper St. Clair bested Butler with a final score of 78-71. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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The loss stings and Butler players console each other after the WPIAL 6A playoff game against Upper St Clair on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Upper St. Clair bested Butler with a final score of 78-71. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Game over and emotions are high for Butler's Braylon Littlejohn after the WPIAL 6A playoff game against Upper St Clair on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Upper St. Clair bested Butler with a final score of 78-71. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Butler's head coach Matt Clement takes a seat late in the game with only seconds remaining during the WPIAL 6A playoff game against Upper St Clair on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Upper St. Clair bested Butler with a final score of 78-71. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Butler's Tayt Lucas jukes Upper St. Clair’s Kaamil Jackson during the WPIAL 6A playoff game on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Upper St. Clair bested Butler with a final score of 78-71. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Karns City's Hobie Bartoe drives the ball down the court during the district 9 boys basketball playoff game against Cranberry on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Karns City bested Cranberry with a final score of 74-49. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Karns City's Cole Johnston scores during the district 9 boys basketball playoff game against Cranberry on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Karns City bested Cranberry with a final score of 74-49. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Karns City's Hobie Bartoe scores during the district 9 boys basketball playoff game against Cranberry on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Karns City bested Cranberry with a final score of 74-49. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Karns City's Hobie Bartoe protects the ball from Cranberry during the district 9 boys basketball playoff game on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Karns City bested Cranberry with a final score of 74-49. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Karns City's Taite Beighley drives toward the net during the district 9 boys basketball playoff game against Cranberry on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Karns City bested Cranberry with a final score of 74-49. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Karns City's Hobie Bartoe drives toward the net during the district 9 boys basketball playoff game against Cranberry on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Karns City bested Cranberry with a final score of 74-49. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Karns City's Taite Beighley looks to pass during the district 9 boys basketball playoff game against Cranberry on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Karns City bested Cranberry with a final score of 74-49. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Karns City's Taite Beighley makes a three-pointer during the district 9 boys basketball playoff game against Cranberry on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Karns City bested Cranberry with a final score of 74-49. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Karns City's Shane Peters attempts to reach the net during the district 9 boys basketball playoff game against Cranberry on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Karns City bested Cranberry with a final score of 74-49. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Karns City's Luke Cramer drives toward the net during the district 9 boys basketball playoff game against Cranberry on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Karns City bested Cranberry with a final score of 74-49. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Karns City's Taite Beighley evades Cranberry's Blake Marchinke during the district 9 boys basketball playoff game on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Karns City bested Cranberry with a final score of 74-49. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Karns City's Brennan Harmon drives the ball down the court during the district 9 boys basketball playoff game against Cranberry on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Karns City bested Cranberry with a final score of 74-49. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Karns City's Taite Beighley tries to reach the net while being surrounded by Cranberry players during the district 9 boys basketball playoff game on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Karns City bested Cranberry with a final score of 74-49. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Karns City's Cole Johnston dribbles the ball down the court during the district 9 boys basketball playoff game against Cranberry on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Karns City bested Cranberry with a final score of 74-49. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Karns City's Taite Beighley passes the ball after being blocked from scoring during the district 9 boys basketball playoff game against Cranberry on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Karns City bested Cranberry with a final score of 74-49. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Karns City's Shane Peters attempts to score but is blocked during the district 9 boys basketball playoff game against Cranberry on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Karns City bested Cranberry with a final score of 74-49. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Karns City's Griffin Booher attempts to reach the net during the district 9 boys basketball playoff game against Cranberry on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Karns City bested Cranberry with a final score of 74-49. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Karns City's Taite Beighley drives the ball down the court during the district 9 boys basketball playoff game against Cranberry on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Karns City bested Cranberry with a final score of 74-49. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Deb and Jim Smith hold a picture of their son, A.J., whom they lost to suicide in 2016, outside their home in Evans City on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Deb and Jim Smith hold a picture of their son, AJ, whom they lost to suicide in 2016, outside their home in Evans City on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
On Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, Deb and Jim Smith stand in front of a memory wall in their Evans City home created for their son, A.J., whom they lost to suicide in 2016. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Lt. Matt Pearson, with Butler Township Police, carries a sack full of stuffed animals at Lowrie Place on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Supervisor of Butler Ambulance Service, Nathan Bacher, carries stuffed animals to his car on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, after Lowrie Place presented them to law enforcement personnel to be given to children for comfort during frightening emergency situations. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Butler Township Chief of Police John Hays carries a bag full of stuffed animals to his car at Lowrie Place on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Scott Frederick, director of emergency services for Butler Township, left, and Chief John Hays, of Butler Township Police, collect stuffed animals from Lowrie Place on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Law enforcement personnel and Butler County Children & Youth Services fill sacks with stuffed animals on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024. The animals were donated by Lowrie Place to be given to children for comfort at frightening emergency scenes. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Charlie Johns and Karianne Sarnese, with Butler County Children & Youth Services, fill sacks with stuffed animals donated by Lowrie Place to be given to children for comfort at frightening emergency scenes on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Nathan Bacher, supervisor of the Butler Ambulance Service, left, and Scott Frederick, director of emergency services in Butler Township, fill bags with stuffed animals donated by Lowrie Place to be given to children for comfort at frightening emergency scenes. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Fred Caesar, volunteer curator at the Saxonburg Museum, holds images of the damage to the historic John Roebling wire rope workshop on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. The damage currently is covered with plastic to prevent further water damage. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Shown on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, is damage to the inside of John Roebling's wire rope workshop in Saxonburg, Butler County, where a group of residents and business owners are trying to raise funds to repair the historic building. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle
Shown on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, the floor inside John Roebling's wire rope workshop in Saxonburg is sagging to the point they have a weight restriction on who can stand on the floor. The group is hoping to get donations from the Saxonburg community to repair the historic building. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Shown on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, the foundation at John Roebling's wire rope workshop in Saxonburg is wrapped with plastic to keep the water out. The foundation is in dire need of repair. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Shown on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, is damage to the inside of John Roebling's wire rope workshop in Saxonburg, Butler County, where a group of residents and business owners are trying to raise funds to repair the historic building. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Shown on Friday, feb. 23, 2024, John Roebling's wire rope workshop in Saxonburg, Butler County, has an obvious lean to it. The front wall is leaning about 4% into the building. They are looking for donations to repair the historic building. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Fred Caesar, volunteer curator at the Saxonburg Museum is handed an envelope full of checks from the community and business owners on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in front of John Roebling's wire rope workshop in Saxonburg Museum. From left, are Jack Hutterer, Saxonburg business owner; Mark Bird, president of the Saxonburg VFC and district aid to Marci Mustello; Scott Doherty, president of CID Steel Buildings; Fred Caesar, curator at the Saxonburg Museum; Annette Gervais, owner of the Hotel Saxonburg; Lee Uncapher, owner of the Hotel Saxonburg; and Arianna Afshari, beneral manager of the Hotel Saxonburg. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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From left, Nosh & Curd owner Danielle Doebereiner, After Hours Tattoo Studio owner John Podolak, and Social Club Grooming Company owner Natasha Smith discuss events and Mars business on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. William Pitts/Butler Eagle
Bebe Kakes owner Rebecca Ross, left, and Hot Mama's Pierogies owner Amy Dickson, whose businesses share a building on Hook Street in Mars, discuss events and Mars businesses on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. William Pitts/Butler Eagle
A view of the small businesses on Grand Avenue in Mars is shown on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. William Pitts/Butler Eagle
Norman and Madeline Young enjoy a cup of coffee after eating a fish dinner during St. Faustina Parish of Saint Louis Church's fish fry in West Sunbury on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
John Harding fries fish during St. Faustina Parish of Saint Louis Church's fish fry in West Sunbury on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Greg Bryan gets a fish dinner during St. Faustina Parish of Saint Louis Church's fish fry in West Sunbury on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Susan Grossman sets out desserts ahead of St. Faustina Parish of Saint Louis Church's fish fry in West Sunbury on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Chris Hortert puts fried fish on a serving tray during St. Faustina Parish of Saint Louis Church's fish fry in West Sunbury on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
John Harding seasons fish ahead of St. Faustina Parish of Saint Louis Church fish fry in West Sunbury on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Patty Hortert seasons fish ahead of St. Faustina Parish of Saint Louis Church fish fry in West Sunbury on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Patty Hortert seasons fish ahead of St. Faustina Parish of Saint Louis Church fish fry in West Sunbury on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Patty Hortert seasons fish ahead of St. Faustina Parish of Saint Louis Church fish fry in West Sunbury on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Terri Flemming batters fish ahead of St. Faustina Parish of Saint Louis Church fish fry in West Sunbury on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Terri Flemming batters fish ahead of St. Faustina Parish of Saint Louis Church fish fry in West Sunbury on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Terri Flemming, left, and Patty Hortert season fish ahead of St. Faustina Parish of Saint Louis Church's fish fry in West Sunbury on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
John Harding fills up the lemonade dispenser ahead of St. Faustina Parish of Saint Louis Church's fish fry in West Sunbury on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Judy Gaiser seasons breading for the fish ahead of St. Faustina Parish of Saint Louis Church's fish fry in West Sunbury on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
It's all smiles and great customer service at the St. Ferdinand fish fry thanks to Peggy Plocido of Cranberry, who is serving up the fish to patrons on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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The deep-fried fish looked and smelled incredible at the St. Ferdinand annual fish fry in Cranberry Township on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Lyndora American Legion Women's Auxiliary member Donna Steinheiser serves up desserts at their annual Lenten fish fry in Lyndora on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Lyndora American Legion member Ron Henderson shows off the baked fish they offer for those watching their fried food intake during their Lenten fish fry on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Lyndora American Legion member Shirley Hurley serves up hot fish at their annual fish fry on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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St. Ferdinand Parrish member J.C. Calhoun, of Cranberry, serves up soup at their annual Lenten fish fry on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Zanella Automotive & Mini Mart is open for business on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. After drilling a new well to satisfy state requirements for a water system, the owner hopes to be allowed to sell hot food again by the end of March. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Grist House Craft Brewing is expected to open a taproom at Freedom Farms Farmers Market on March 6. North Country Brewing, which is there now, will close March 3. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Grist House Craft Brewing is expected to open a taproom at Freedom Farms Farmers Market on March 6. North Country Brewing, which is there now, will close March 3. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Audrey Fellers portrays Jaqueline Kennedy during "Our Wax Museum of Presidents & First Ladies" presented by the third-grade classes of Jennifer McClelland and Kim Thomas at Mars Area Elementary School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Conor Hoover portrays James Madison during "Our Wax Museum of Presidents & First Ladies" presented by the third-grade classes of Jennifer McClelland and Kim Thomas at Mars Area Elementary School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Conor Hoover portrays James Madison during "Our Wax Museum of Presidents & First Ladies" presented by the third-grade classes of Jennifer McClelland and Kim Thomas at Mars Area Elementary School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Tanner McKenna portrays Joseph Biden during "Our Wax Museum of Presidents & First Ladies" presented by the third-grade classes of Jennifer McClelland and Kim Thomas at Mars Area Elementary School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Ryan Stahurski portrays Donald Trump during "Our Wax Museum of Presidents & First Ladies" presented by the third-grade classes of Jennifer McClelland and Kim Thomas at Mars Area Elementary School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Lilian Reddinger portrays Hillary Clinton during "Our Wax Museum of Presidents & First Ladies" presented by the third-grade classes of Jennifer McClelland and Kim Thomas at Mars Area Elementary School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Nathaniel Salicce and Penelope Papapetropoulos portray Ronald and Nancy Reagan during "Our Wax Museum of Presidents & First Ladies" presented by the third-grade classes of Jennifer McClelland and Kim Thomas at Mars Area Elementary School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Ryan Stahurski portrays Donald Trump during "Our Wax Museum of Presidents & First Ladies" presented by the third-grade classes of Jennifer McClelland and Kim Thomas at Mars Area Elementary School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Tynan Malloy portrays Abraham Lincoln during "Our Wax Museum of Presidents & First Ladies" presented by the third-grade classes of Jennifer McClelland and Kim Thomas at Mars Area Elementary School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Penelope Papapetropoulos portrays Nancy Reagan during "Our Wax Museum of Presidents & First Ladies" presented by the third-grade classes of Jennifer McClelland and Kim Thomas at Mars Area Elementary School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Tynan Malloy portrays Abraham Lincoln during "Our Wax Museum of Presidents & First Ladies" presented by the third-grade classes of Jennifer McClelland and Kim Thomas at Mars Area Elementary School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Dexton Celender portrays George Washington during "Our Wax Museum of Presidents & First Ladies" presented by the third-grade classes of Jennifer McClelland and Kim Thomas at Mars Area Elementary School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Butler's Braylon Litttlejohn makes a jaw-dropping basket during the WPIAL 6A playoff game against Upper St Clair on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Upper St. Clair bested Butler with a final score of 78-71. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Butler's David Leslie makes a three-pointer during the WPIAL 6A playoff game against Upper St Clair on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Upper St. Clair bested Butler with a final score of 78-71. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Butler's Braylon Littlejohn saved ing the ball from going out of bounds during the WPIAL 6A playoff game against Upper St Clair on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Upper St. Clair bested Butler with a final score of 78-71. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Butler’s Jace Graztmiller makes a play during the WPIAL 6A playoff game against Upper St Clair on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Upper St. Clair bested Butler with a final score of 78-71. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Butler's Braylon Littlejohn drives to the hoop against the Upper St. Clair defense and makes and makes the shot during the WPIAL 6A playoff game on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Upper St. Clair bested Butler with a final score of 78-71. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Butler's Andrew Gettinger gets one to go up and over Upper St. Clair’s Kaamil Jackson during the WPIAL 6A playoff game on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Upper St. Clair bested Butler with a final score of 78-71. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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The loss stings and Butler players console each other after the WPIAL 6A playoff game against Upper St Clair on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Upper St. Clair bested Butler with a final score of 78-71. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Game over and emotions are high for Butler's Braylon Littlejohn after the WPIAL 6A playoff game against Upper St Clair on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Upper St. Clair bested Butler with a final score of 78-71. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Butler's head coach Matt Clement takes a seat late in the game with only seconds remaining during the WPIAL 6A playoff game against Upper St Clair on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Upper St. Clair bested Butler with a final score of 78-71. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Butler's Tayt Lucas jukes Upper St. Clair’s Kaamil Jackson during the WPIAL 6A playoff game on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Upper St. Clair bested Butler with a final score of 78-71. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Karns City's Hobie Bartoe drives the ball down the court during the district 9 boys basketball playoff game against Cranberry on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Karns City bested Cranberry with a final score of 74-49. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Karns City's Cole Johnston scores during the district 9 boys basketball playoff game against Cranberry on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Karns City bested Cranberry with a final score of 74-49. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Karns City's Hobie Bartoe scores during the district 9 boys basketball playoff game against Cranberry on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Karns City bested Cranberry with a final score of 74-49. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Karns City's Hobie Bartoe protects the ball from Cranberry during the district 9 boys basketball playoff game on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Karns City bested Cranberry with a final score of 74-49. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Karns City's Hobie Bartoe scores during the district 9 boys basketball playoff game against Cranberry on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Karns City bested Cranberry with a final score of 74-49. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Karns City's Hobie Bartoe protects the ball from Cranberry during the district 9 boys basketball playoff game on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Karns City bested Cranberry with a final score of 74-49. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Karns City's Taite Beighley drives toward the net during the district 9 boys basketball playoff game against Cranberry on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Karns City bested Cranberry with a final score of 74-49. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Karns City's Taite Beighley drives toward the net during the district 9 boys basketball playoff game against Cranberry on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Karns City bested Cranberry with a final score of 74-49. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Karns City's Hobie Bartoe drives toward the net during the district 9 boys basketball playoff game against Cranberry on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Karns City bested Cranberry with a final score of 74-49. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Karns City's Taite Beighley looks to pass during the district 9 boys basketball playoff game against Cranberry on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Karns City bested Cranberry with a final score of 74-49. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Karns City's Taite Beighley makes a three-pointer during the district 9 boys basketball playoff game against Cranberry on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Karns City bested Cranberry with a final score of 74-49. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Karns City's Shane Peters attempts to reach the net during the district 9 boys basketball playoff game against Cranberry on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Karns City bested Cranberry with a final score of 74-49. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Karns City's Luke Cramer drives toward the net during the district 9 boys basketball playoff game against Cranberry on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Karns City bested Cranberry with a final score of 74-49. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Karns City's Taite Beighley evades Cranberry's Blake Marchinke during the district 9 boys basketball playoff game on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Karns City bested Cranberry with a final score of 74-49. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Karns City's Cole Johnston scores during the district 9 boys basketball playoff game against Cranberry on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Karns City bested Cranberry with a final score of 74-49. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Karns City's Brennan Harmon drives the ball down the court during the district 9 boys basketball playoff game against Cranberry on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Karns City bested Cranberry with a final score of 74-49. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Karns City's Taite Beighley tries to reach the net while being surrounded by Cranberry players during the district 9 boys basketball playoff game on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Karns City bested Cranberry with a final score of 74-49. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Karns City's Cole Johnston dribbles the ball down the court during the district 9 boys basketball playoff game against Cranberry on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Karns City bested Cranberry with a final score of 74-49. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Karns City's Taite Beighley looks to pass during the district 9 boys basketball playoff game against Cranberry on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Karns City bested Cranberry with a final score of 74-49. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Karns City's Taite Beighley passes the ball after being blocked from scoring during the district 9 boys basketball playoff game against Cranberry on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Karns City bested Cranberry with a final score of 74-49. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Karns City's Shane Peters attempts to score but is blocked during the district 9 boys basketball playoff game against Cranberry on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Karns City bested Cranberry with a final score of 74-49. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Karns City's Hobie Bartoe drives toward the net during the district 9 boys basketball playoff game against Cranberry on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Karns City bested Cranberry with a final score of 74-49. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Karns City's Griffin Booher attempts to reach the net during the district 9 boys basketball playoff game against Cranberry on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Karns City bested Cranberry with a final score of 74-49. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Karns City's Taite Beighley drives the ball down the court during the district 9 boys basketball playoff game against Cranberry on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Karns City bested Cranberry with a final score of 74-49. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Karns City's Brennan Harmon drives the ball down the court during the district 9 boys basketball playoff game against Cranberry on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Karns City bested Cranberry with a final score of 74-49. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle