Valley Lines bus driver Chrissy Kerr checks the front doors on her school bus on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Valley Lines bus driver Chrissy Kerr waves before departing for her route Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Jordan Grady, president of the county Chamber of Commerce, will once again serve as the emcee at The Lighthouse Foundation Soaring for Hope Gala on Sept. 13 at the Butler Country Club. Here, he hands over a prize at the 2023 gala. Submitted Photo
Leah Schreckengost sets the ball during volleyball practice Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Ruby Furer practices volleyball Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Alaina Whitlinger sets the ball during practice Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Ruby Furer practices volleyball Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Alaina Whitlinger practices volleyball Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Ruby Furer celebrates as her teammates successfully spike a ball during volleyball practice Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Ruby Furer celebrates as her teammates successfully spike a ball during volleyball practice Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Alaina Whitlinger practices volleyball Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Ruby Furer practices volleyball Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Leah Schreckengost practices volleyball Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Leah Schreckengost practices volleyball Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Ruby Furer celebrates as her teammates successfully spike a ball during volleyball practice Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Alaina Whitlinger low-fives a teammate during volleyball practice Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Ruby Furer practices volleyball Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Alaina Whitlinger practices volleyball Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Ruby Furer celebrates as her teammates successfully spike a ball during volleyball practice Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Ruby Furer practices volleyball Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Alaina Whitlinger practices volleyball Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Alaina Whitlinger practices volleyball Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Freeport head coach Tom Phillips guides the girls volleyball practice Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Ruby Furer practices volleyball Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Alaina Whitlinger practices volleyball Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Alaina Whitlinger practices volleyball Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Freeport head coach Tom Phillips guides the girls volleyball practice Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Leah Schreckengost practices volleyball Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Ruby Furer practices volleyball Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Ruby Furer practices volleyball Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Alaina Whitlinger practices volleyball Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Ruby Furer practices volleyball Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Alaina Whitlinger practices volleyball Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Valley Lines bus driver Chrissy Kerr checks the emergency windows on her school bus on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Valley Lines bus driver Chrissy Kerr checks the gas cap on her school bus at the bus facility in Summit Township on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Valley Lines bus driver Chrissy Kerr checks the tires on her school bus on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Valley Lines bus drivers William Wehr and Chrissy Kerr pose in front of a school bus at Valley Lines’ facility in Summit Township on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Valley Lines bus driver Chrissy Kerr checks the emergency windows on her school bus at Valley Lines’ facility in Summit Township on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Valley Lines bus driver Chrissy Kerr makes sure her school bus is prepared for the upcoming school year on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Valley Lines bus driver William Wehr makes sure the stop sign works properly on his school bus at Valley Lines’ facility in Summit Township on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Valley Lines bus driver William Wehr checks under the hood of his school bus on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Valley Lines bus driver Chrissy Kerr checks the lug nuts on the tires on her bus at Valley Lines’ facility in Summit Township on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Valley Lines bus driver William Wehr checks the mirrors on his school bus on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Valley Lines bus drivers William Wehr and Chrissy Kerr pose in front of a school bus at Valley Lines’ facility in Summit Township on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Valley Lines bus driver William Wehr checks the mirrors on his school bus at Valley Lines’ facility in Summit Township on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Valley Lines bus driver William Wehr checks the emergency back door of his school bus on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Valley Lines bus driver Chrissy Kerr checks the front doors on her school bus on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Valley Lines bus driver Chrissy Kerr waves before departing for her route Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Jordan Grady, president of the county Chamber of Commerce, will once again serve as the emcee at The Lighthouse Foundation Soaring for Hope Gala on Sept. 13 at the Butler Country Club. Here, he hands over a prize at the 2023 gala. Submitted Photo
Leah Schreckengost sets the ball during volleyball practice Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Ruby Furer practices volleyball Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Alaina Whitlinger sets the ball during practice Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Ruby Furer practices volleyball Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Alaina Whitlinger practices volleyball Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Ruby Furer celebrates as her teammates successfully spike a ball during volleyball practice Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Ruby Furer celebrates as her teammates successfully spike a ball during volleyball practice Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Alaina Whitlinger practices volleyball Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Ruby Furer practices volleyball Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Leah Schreckengost practices volleyball Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Leah Schreckengost practices volleyball Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Ruby Furer celebrates as her teammates successfully spike a ball during volleyball practice Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Alaina Whitlinger low-fives a teammate during volleyball practice Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Ruby Furer practices volleyball Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Alaina Whitlinger practices volleyball Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Ruby Furer celebrates as her teammates successfully spike a ball during volleyball practice Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Ruby Furer practices volleyball Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Alaina Whitlinger practices volleyball Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Alaina Whitlinger practices volleyball Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Freeport head coach Tom Phillips guides the girls volleyball practice Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Ruby Furer practices volleyball Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Alaina Whitlinger practices volleyball Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Alaina Whitlinger practices volleyball Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Freeport head coach Tom Phillips guides the girls volleyball practice Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Leah Schreckengost practices volleyball Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Ruby Furer practices volleyball Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Ruby Furer practices volleyball Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Alaina Whitlinger practices volleyball Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Ruby Furer practices volleyball Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Alaina Whitlinger practices volleyball Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Freeport Middle School. Robert McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Valley Lines bus driver Chrissy Kerr checks the emergency windows on her school bus on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Valley Lines bus driver Chrissy Kerr checks the gas cap on her school bus at the bus facility in Summit Township on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Valley Lines bus driver Chrissy Kerr checks the tires on her school bus on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Valley Lines bus drivers William Wehr and Chrissy Kerr pose in front of a school bus at Valley Lines’ facility in Summit Township on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Valley Lines bus driver Chrissy Kerr checks the emergency windows on her school bus at Valley Lines’ facility in Summit Township on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Valley Lines bus driver Chrissy Kerr makes sure her school bus is prepared for the upcoming school year on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Valley Lines bus driver William Wehr makes sure the stop sign works properly on his school bus at Valley Lines’ facility in Summit Township on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Valley Lines bus driver William Wehr checks under the hood of his school bus on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Valley Lines bus driver Chrissy Kerr checks the lug nuts on the tires on her bus at Valley Lines’ facility in Summit Township on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Valley Lines bus driver William Wehr checks the mirrors on his school bus on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Valley Lines bus drivers William Wehr and Chrissy Kerr pose in front of a school bus at Valley Lines’ facility in Summit Township on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Valley Lines bus driver William Wehr checks the mirrors on his school bus at Valley Lines’ facility in Summit Township on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Valley Lines bus driver William Wehr checks the emergency back door of his school bus on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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