Photo Gallery: Tuesday, May 28, 2024

2024-05-28 00:15:00

The Marine Corps League presents arms during the Prospect Memorial Day Parade and Community Day on Main Street on Saturday, May 25. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Syria Shriners out of Pittsburgh drive miniature transfer trucks through the Prospect Memorial Day Parade and Community Day down Main Street on Saturday, May 25. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Bagpipers walk down Main Street in Prospect during the Prospect Memorial Day Parade and Community Day on Main Street on Saturday, May 25. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Darlene Oliver of Prospect dressed up in patriotic attire to attend the Prospect Memorial Day Parade and Community Day on Main Street on Saturday, May 25. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Prospect Baseball group throw candy to the crowd during the Prospect Memorial Day Parade and Community Day on Main Street on Saturday, May 25. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Percheron horses cross under an American Flag hoisted by a Butler Township Fire truck during the Prospect Memorial Day Parade and Community Day on Main Street on Saturday, May 25. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

PA State Trooper Bertha Cazy waves to the crowd and throws candy during the Prospect Memorial Day Parade and Community Day on Main Street on Saturday, May 25. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Butler Township Commissioner Sam Zurzolo rides shotgun as part of the Marine Corps League's participation in the Prospect Memorial Day Parade and Community Day on Saturday, May 25. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

The Slippery Rock Area High School marching band walked down Main Street during the Prospect Memorial Day Parade and Community Day on Saturday, May 25. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Several tractors participated in this year's Prospect Memorial Day Parade and Community Day on Main Street on Saturday, May 25. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Several police vehicles participated in this year's Prospect Memorial Day Parade and Community Day on Main Street on Saturday, May 25. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

LeRoy Bunyan removes his cover during a prayer at the Memorial Day Ceremony at Diamond Park after the Butler Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Butler County Veteran of the Year, Carl "Skip" Hesidenz, removes his cover during a prayer at the Memorial Day Ceremony at Diamond Park after the Butler Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Warren Mitchell bows his head during a prayer at the Memorial Day Ceremony at Diamond Park after the Butler Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Civil Air Patrol Captain David Harrison, center, salutes during the playing of Taps by the Bantam Marine Corps Detachment at the Memorial Day Ceremony at Diamond Park after the Butler Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

The Bantam Marine Corps Detachment member Don Paserba salutes during playing of Taps at the Memorial Day Ceremony at Diamond Park after the Butler Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (5/27/2024)

The Butler High School Golden Tornado Marching Band played in the Butler Memorial Day Parade along Main Street on Monday, May 27. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

The Marine Corps League present arms at the Butler Memorial Day Parade on Main Street on Monday, May 27. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

VFW 778 and VFW 249 carry the American Flag down Main Street during the Butler Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

The Butler High School Golden Tornado Marching Band played in the Butler Memorial Day Parade along Main Street on Monday, May 27. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

The Marine Corps League present arms at the Butler Memorial Day Parade on Main Street on Monday, May 27. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Several motorcyclists displaying the American flag and flags of each military branch participated in the Butler Memorial Day Parade along Main Street on Monday, May 27. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Butler Area School District JROTC march down Main Street during the Butler Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

VFW 778 and VFW 249 carry the American Flag down Main Street during the Butler Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Civil Air Patrol march down Main Street during the Butler Memorial Day Parade on Main Street on Monday, May 27. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Percheron horses pull a "fallen soldier" during the Butler Memorial Day Parade on Main Street on Monday, May 27. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

From left, David Fleeger presents the female student award to Madison Mahood, as parents Melissa and Tyler Mahood watch on, during the Memorial Day ceremony in Chicora on Monday, May 27. William Pitts/Butler Eagle.

David Fleeger speaks during the Memorial Day ceremony in Chicora on Monday, May 27. William Pitts/Butler Eagle.

Charles Hetrick announces the Legionnaires of the Year during the Memorial Day ceremony in Chicora on Monday, May 27. William Pitts/Butler Eagle.

The Karns City High School marching band marches during the Memorial Day parade in Chicora on Monday, May 27. William Pitts/Butler Eagle.

The Karns City High School marching band performs God Bless America during the Memorial Day ceremony in Chicora on Monday, May 27. William Pitts/Butler Eagle.

Frank Moore, the coordinator of the Memorial Day ceremony in Evans City, right, embraces his longtime friend, Commander Brad Davidson, U.S. Army, retired, who spoke at the service Sunday, May 26. Eddie Trizzino/Butler Eagle

Members of the Butler County Honor Guard hoist a flag up the flag pole in Evans City Cemetery during a Memorial Day service Sunday afternoon, May 26. Eddie Trizzino/Butler Eagle

Sawyer Berty, a member of Scout Troop 399 of Evans City, places an American flag in a marker at Evans City Cemetery Sunday, May 26, during a Memorial Day service. Eddie Trizzino/Butler Eagle

Dean Louchena, of Scout Troop 399, places a flag in a holder that memorializes veterans at Evans City Cemetery on Sunday, May 26. Eddie Trizzino/Butler Eagle

The Rev. George McCurdy, an Air Force veteran, led a service honoring Charles Early Sunday, May 26, at the Sowers Chapel. Eddie Trizzino/Butler Eagle

Roger Early, one of Chuck Early's sons, stands during the playing of "Taps" at a service for his late father Sunday morning, May 26, at the Sowers Chapel. Eddie Trizzino/Butler Eagle

Mike Reilly, of the Vandergrift Veterans Honor Guard, left, presents Alma Early, the widow of Charles Early, with an American flag Sunday morning, May 26, at a service honoring the late Army veteran. Eddie Trizzino/Butler Eagle

Tim Workley is joined by Donnie Clark to preform for the final open mic at the Harmony Historical Barn on Tuesday, May 21. Zach Petroff/ Butler Eagle

Curt Crocker is one of the organizer and sound technicians for the Harmony Historical Barn Open Mic. Zach Petroff/Butler Eagle

Teresa and Mark Berfelt of Chippewa prepare for their set before going on stage at the Harmony Historical Barn Open Mic on Tuesday, May 21. Zach Petroff/Butler Eagle

Vinnie Palese of Slippery Rock tunes his guitar before taking stage at the Harmony Historical Barn on Tuesaday, May 21. Zach Petroff/Butler Eagle

Authorities clean up the scene after a single-motorcycle crash on Glade Mill Road in Middlesex Township on Monday, May 27. William Pitts/Butler Eagle

80 white doves belonging to Scott Caruso of Butler were released at the conclusion of the Memorial Day Celebration in Cranberry. The doves are trained to fly home and are expected to be there waiting for Mr Caruso to return. Holly Mead/ Special to the Eagle

Representing the Air Force, Rachel Harrington hangs a wreath in remembrance of those who have passed. The Memorial Day Celebration was held at North Boundary Park in Cranberry on Sunday morning, May 26. Holly Mead/ Special to the Eagle

A 21-gun salute by Marine Corps League 882 at North Boundary Park in Cranberrry for the Memorial Day Celebration. Holly Mead/ Special to the Eagle

State Rep. Stephenie Scialabba, speaks to the crowd gathered for the Memorial Day Celebration in Cranberry's North Boundary Park on Sunday, May 26. Holly Mead/ Special to the Eagle

Cranberry’s annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony Master of Ceremony, Rex Brown, speaks on Sunday, May 26. Holly Mead/ Special to the Eagle

Ray Tedford and Bob Fratangelo, Marine Corps, escort Coast Guard Steve Mihalacki as he hangs a Memorial Day Wreath at the rememberance & celebration in Cranberry Township on Sunday, May 26. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

An empty bench serves to remember the POW MIA's at the Memorial Day ceremony in North Boundary Park on Sunday, May 26. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

An Army remembrance wreath is hung by Alex D. Barna at the Memorial Day ceremony in Cranberry Township on Sunday, May 26. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

VFW Post 879 members present the colors at the Memorial Day ceremony in North Boundary Park, Cranberry Township, on Sunday morning, May 26. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Attorney Gary Vanasdale helped coach a football camp for kids over 14 with Down Syndrome held at Seneca Valley High School. Here he explains the tackle wheel to camper Adam Witucki. Holly Mead/ Special to the Eagle

Kaylie Swider takes on the tackle wheel during the football camp held at Seneca Valley High School Sunday morning, May 26. The camp was for kids with down syndrome. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Adam Witucki, a participant in the youth football camp for kids with Down Syndrome at Seneca Valley High School gets tips on how to punt the football from camp helper Jayson Beachem on Sunday, May 26. Holly Mead/ Special to the Eagle

Butler’s Drew Griffith was all smiles after winning the 3200 meter run at the PIAA class 3A boys track and field championships at Shippensburg University on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Butler’s Drew Griffith wins the 3200 meter run at the PIAA class 3A boys track and field championships at Shippensburg University on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Butler’s Drew Griffith takes off at the start of the 3200 meter run at the PIAA class 3A boys track and field championships at Shippensburg University on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Butler’s Drew Griffith runs the 3200 meter run at the PIAA class 3A boys track and field championships at Shippensburg University on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Slippery Rock’s Levi Prementine and Eli Anderson placed first and second, respectively, in the 300 meter hurdles at the PIAA class 3A boys track and field championships at Shippensburg University on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Slippery Rock’s Levi Prementine stretches to the finish line as he wins the 300 meter hurdles at the PIAA class 3A boys track and field championships at Shippensburg University on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Slippery Rock’s Eli Anderson, left, placed second and Levi Prementine, right, won the 300 meter hurdles at the PIAA class 3A boys track and field championships at Shippensburg University on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Slippery Rock’s Levi Prementine jumps the hurdles as he wins the 300 meter hurdles at the PIAA class 3A boys track and field championships at Shippensburg University on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

The Slippery Rock boys track team poses for a photos as it starts to rain after they won the boys 2A team title at the PIAA class 3A boys track and field championships at Shippensburg University on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

The Marine Corps League presents arms during the Prospect Memorial Day Parade and Community Day on Main Street on Saturday, May 25. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Syria Shriners out of Pittsburgh drive miniature transfer trucks through the Prospect Memorial Day Parade and Community Day down Main Street on Saturday, May 25. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Bagpipers walk down Main Street in Prospect during the Prospect Memorial Day Parade and Community Day on Main Street on Saturday, May 25. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Darlene Oliver of Prospect dressed up in patriotic attire to attend the Prospect Memorial Day Parade and Community Day on Main Street on Saturday, May 25. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Prospect Baseball group throw candy to the crowd during the Prospect Memorial Day Parade and Community Day on Main Street on Saturday, May 25. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Percheron horses cross under an American Flag hoisted by a Butler Township Fire truck during the Prospect Memorial Day Parade and Community Day on Main Street on Saturday, May 25. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
PA State Trooper Bertha Cazy waves to the crowd and throws candy during the Prospect Memorial Day Parade and Community Day on Main Street on Saturday, May 25. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Butler Township Commissioner Sam Zurzolo rides shotgun as part of the Marine Corps League's participation in the Prospect Memorial Day Parade and Community Day on Saturday, May 25. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
The Slippery Rock Area High School marching band walked down Main Street during the Prospect Memorial Day Parade and Community Day on Saturday, May 25. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Several tractors participated in this year's Prospect Memorial Day Parade and Community Day on Main Street on Saturday, May 25. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Several police vehicles participated in this year's Prospect Memorial Day Parade and Community Day on Main Street on Saturday, May 25. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
LeRoy Bunyan removes his cover during a prayer at the Memorial Day Ceremony at Diamond Park after the Butler Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Butler County Veteran of the Year, Carl "Skip" Hesidenz, removes his cover during a prayer at the Memorial Day Ceremony at Diamond Park after the Butler Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Warren Mitchell bows his head during a prayer at the Memorial Day Ceremony at Diamond Park after the Butler Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Civil Air Patrol Captain David Harrison, center, salutes during the playing of Taps by the Bantam Marine Corps Detachment at the Memorial Day Ceremony at Diamond Park after the Butler Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
The Bantam Marine Corps Detachment member Don Paserba salutes during playing of Taps at the Memorial Day Ceremony at Diamond Park after the Butler Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (5/27/2024)
The Butler High School Golden Tornado Marching Band played in the Butler Memorial Day Parade along Main Street on Monday, May 27. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
The Marine Corps League present arms at the Butler Memorial Day Parade on Main Street on Monday, May 27. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
VFW 778 and VFW 249 carry the American Flag down Main Street during the Butler Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
The Butler High School Golden Tornado Marching Band played in the Butler Memorial Day Parade along Main Street on Monday, May 27. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
The Butler High School Golden Tornado Marching Band played in the Butler Memorial Day Parade along Main Street on Monday, May 27. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
The Marine Corps League present arms at the Butler Memorial Day Parade on Main Street on Monday, May 27. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Several motorcyclists displaying the American flag and flags of each military branch participated in the Butler Memorial Day Parade along Main Street on Monday, May 27. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Several motorcyclists displaying the American flag and flags of each military branch participated in the Butler Memorial Day Parade along Main Street on Monday, May 27. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Butler Area School District JROTC march down Main Street during the Butler Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Butler Area School District JROTC march down Main Street during the Butler Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
VFW 778 and VFW 249 carry the American Flag down Main Street during the Butler Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
VFW 778 and VFW 249 carry the American Flag down Main Street during the Butler Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Civil Air Patrol march down Main Street during the Butler Memorial Day Parade on Main Street on Monday, May 27. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Percheron horses pull a "fallen soldier" during the Butler Memorial Day Parade on Main Street on Monday, May 27. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
From left, David Fleeger presents the female student award to Madison Mahood, as parents Melissa and Tyler Mahood watch on, during the Memorial Day ceremony in Chicora on Monday, May 27. William Pitts/Butler Eagle.
David Fleeger speaks during the Memorial Day ceremony in Chicora on Monday, May 27. William Pitts/Butler Eagle.
Charles Hetrick announces the Legionnaires of the Year during the Memorial Day ceremony in Chicora on Monday, May 27. William Pitts/Butler Eagle.
The Karns City High School marching band marches during the Memorial Day parade in Chicora on Monday, May 27. William Pitts/Butler Eagle.
The Karns City High School marching band performs God Bless America during the Memorial Day ceremony in Chicora on Monday, May 27. William Pitts/Butler Eagle.
Frank Moore, the coordinator of the Memorial Day ceremony in Evans City, right, embraces his longtime friend, Commander Brad Davidson, U.S. Army, retired, who spoke at the service Sunday, May 26. Eddie Trizzino/Butler Eagle
Members of the Butler County Honor Guard hoist a flag up the flag pole in Evans City Cemetery during a Memorial Day service Sunday afternoon, May 26. Eddie Trizzino/Butler Eagle
Sawyer Berty, a member of Scout Troop 399 of Evans City, places an American flag in a marker at Evans City Cemetery Sunday, May 26, during a Memorial Day service. Eddie Trizzino/Butler Eagle
Dean Louchena, of Scout Troop 399, places a flag in a holder that memorializes veterans at Evans City Cemetery on Sunday, May 26. Eddie Trizzino/Butler Eagle
The Rev. George McCurdy, an Air Force veteran, led a service honoring Charles Early Sunday, May 26, at the Sowers Chapel. Eddie Trizzino/Butler Eagle
Roger Early, one of Chuck Early's sons, stands during the playing of "Taps" at a service for his late father Sunday morning, May 26, at the Sowers Chapel. Eddie Trizzino/Butler Eagle
Mike Reilly, of the Vandergrift Veterans Honor Guard, left, presents Alma Early, the widow of Charles Early, with an American flag Sunday morning, May 26, at a service honoring the late Army veteran. Eddie Trizzino/Butler Eagle
Tim Workley is joined by Donnie Clark to preform for the final open mic at the Harmony Historical Barn on Tuesday, May 21. Zach Petroff/ Butler Eagle
Curt Crocker is one of the organizer and sound technicians for the Harmony Historical Barn Open Mic. Zach Petroff/Butler Eagle
Teresa and Mark Berfelt of Chippewa prepare for their set before going on stage at the Harmony Historical Barn Open Mic on Tuesday, May 21. Zach Petroff/Butler Eagle
Vinnie Palese of Slippery Rock tunes his guitar before taking stage at the Harmony Historical Barn on Tuesaday, May 21. Zach Petroff/Butler Eagle
Authorities clean up the scene after a single-motorcycle crash on Glade Mill Road in Middlesex Township on Monday, May 27. William Pitts/Butler Eagle
80 white doves belonging to Scott Caruso of Butler were released at the conclusion of the Memorial Day Celebration in Cranberry. The doves are trained to fly home and are expected to be there waiting for Mr Caruso to return. Holly Mead/ Special to the Eagle
Representing the Air Force, Rachel Harrington hangs a wreath in remembrance of those who have passed. The Memorial Day Celebration was held at North Boundary Park in Cranberry on Sunday morning, May 26. Holly Mead/ Special to the Eagle
A 21-gun salute by Marine Corps League 882 at North Boundary Park in Cranberrry for the Memorial Day Celebration. Holly Mead/ Special to the Eagle
State Rep. Stephenie Scialabba, speaks to the crowd gathered for the Memorial Day Celebration in Cranberry's North Boundary Park on Sunday, May 26. Holly Mead/ Special to the Eagle
Cranberry’s annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony Master of Ceremony, Rex Brown, speaks on Sunday, May 26. Holly Mead/ Special to the Eagle
Ray Tedford and Bob Fratangelo, Marine Corps, escort Coast Guard Steve Mihalacki as he hangs a Memorial Day Wreath at the rememberance & celebration in Cranberry Township on Sunday, May 26. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
An empty bench serves to remember the POW MIA's at the Memorial Day ceremony in North Boundary Park on Sunday, May 26. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
An Army remembrance wreath is hung by Alex D. Barna at the Memorial Day ceremony in Cranberry Township on Sunday, May 26. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
VFW Post 879 members present the colors at the Memorial Day ceremony in North Boundary Park, Cranberry Township, on Sunday morning, May 26. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Attorney Gary Vanasdale helped coach a football camp for kids over 14 with Down Syndrome held at Seneca Valley High School. Here he explains the tackle wheel to camper Adam Witucki. Holly Mead/ Special to the Eagle
Kaylie Swider takes on the tackle wheel during the football camp held at Seneca Valley High School Sunday morning, May 26. The camp was for kids with down syndrome. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Adam Witucki, a participant in the youth football camp for kids with Down Syndrome at Seneca Valley High School gets tips on how to punt the football from camp helper Jayson Beachem on Sunday, May 26. Holly Mead/ Special to the Eagle
Butler’s Drew Griffith was all smiles after winning the 3200 meter run at the PIAA class 3A boys track and field championships at Shippensburg University on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Butler’s Drew Griffith wins the 3200 meter run at the PIAA class 3A boys track and field championships at Shippensburg University on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Butler’s Drew Griffith takes off at the start of the 3200 meter run at the PIAA class 3A boys track and field championships at Shippensburg University on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Butler’s Drew Griffith runs the 3200 meter run at the PIAA class 3A boys track and field championships at Shippensburg University on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Slippery Rock’s Levi Prementine and Eli Anderson placed first and second, respectively, in the 300 meter hurdles at the PIAA class 3A boys track and field championships at Shippensburg University on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Slippery Rock’s Levi Prementine stretches to the finish line as he wins the 300 meter hurdles at the PIAA class 3A boys track and field championships at Shippensburg University on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Slippery Rock’s Eli Anderson, left, placed second and Levi Prementine, right, won the 300 meter hurdles at the PIAA class 3A boys track and field championships at Shippensburg University on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Slippery Rock’s Levi Prementine jumps the hurdles as he wins the 300 meter hurdles at the PIAA class 3A boys track and field championships at Shippensburg University on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
The Slippery Rock boys track team poses for a photos as it starts to rain after they won the boys 2A team title at the PIAA class 3A boys track and field championships at Shippensburg University on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle