Ryder Holloway mails her letter to Santa during Santa's First Stop on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle
Brinley Holloway, left, and Ryder Holloway stop to get reindeer food at the Polar Express Experience during Santa's First Stop on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle
Mother Jennifer and daughter Rylie Bass are excited to meet Saint Nick during Santa's First Stop on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle
From left, Luka Alioto, Anthony Alioto, Gabriella Alioto and Mario Alioto pose with Mrs. Claus during Santa's First Stop on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle
Felipe Valdez, left, and Murray Grube of Nothing Bundt Cakes participate in Santa's First Stop on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle
Olivia Cormican, left, and Vivian Cormican psoe for a picture during Santa's First Stop on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle
Brinley Holloway mails her letter to Santa during Santa's First Stop on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle
Delanie Steel punches the ticket for TJ Thompson at the Polar Express Experience during Santa's First Stop on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle
Mom Shelley Lauer takes a picture of her daughters Ebby, left, and Quin during Santa's First Stop on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle
From left, Jordy Farrow, Daizy Farrow, Camillo Farrow and August Monfredi pose for a picture during Santa's First Stop on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle
Brinley Holloway gets her face painted at the Polar Express Experience during Santa's First Stop on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle
Mike Manipole welcomes Santa and Mrs. Claus to Santa's First Stop on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle
From left, Ebby Lauer, Finley Zadrozny,Rowen Zadrozny and Quin Lauer pose for a picture in the Lego Room during Santa's First Stop on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle
The Dutilh Choir perform during Santa's First Stop on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle
From left, sSean Hart, Lainey Koliscak, Mia Bough, Madison Hauck and Kendal Waller) take a selfie before welcoming Saint Nick to Santa's First Stop on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle
Hundreds turned out for Santa's First Stop on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle
Scott Shetter sings after being presented with the 2024 Star Award by Karen Sue Owens, far right — along with his mother Jocelyn and father Thomas — during the annual Lifesteps Star Gala at The Atrium in Prospect on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Scott Shetter, right, is congratulated by his father Thomas after receiving the 2024 Star Award at the annual Lifesteps Star Gala at The Atrium in Prospect on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Alameda Park maintenance workers Terry Davis, left, and Randy Dellen set up Christmas decorations near the Odd Fellows Gazebo on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Alameda Park maintenance workers Terry Davis, left, and Randy Dellen set up Christmas decorations near the Odd Fellows Gazebo on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Alameda Park maintenance worker Terry Davis checks light bulbs on Christmas decorations set up near the Odd Fellows Gazebo on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Alameda Park maintenance worker Terry Davis checks light bulbs on Christmas decorations set up near the Odd Fellows Gazebo on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Alameda Park maintenance worker Terry Davis checks light bulbs on Christmas decorations set up near the Odd Fellows Gazebo on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Alameda Park maintenance worker Terry Davis checks light bulbs on Christmas decorations set up near the Odd Fellows Gazebo on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Alameda Park maintenance workers Terry Davis, left, and Randy Dellen check light bulbs on Christmas decorations near the Odd Fellows Gazebo on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Alameda Park maintenance worker Terry Davis checks light bulbs on Christmas decorations set up near the Odd Fellows Gazebo on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Alameda Park maintenance workers Terry Davis, left, and Randy Dellen check light bulbs on Christmas decorations near the Odd Fellows Gazebo on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Bill Knass loads up pumpkin pies for Butler Community Thanksgiving Dinner at St. Michael the Archangel Church on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Kelly Zaccari, coordinator of the Butler Community Thanksgiving Dinner, puts turkeys into a cooler at St. Michael the Archangel Church on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Mason Menell, coordinator of the Butler Community Thanksgiving Dinner, carries turkeys to the kitchen at St. Michael the Archangel Church on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Turkeys are stored in the freezer in preparation for the Butler Community Thanksgiving Dinner at St. Michael the Archangel Church on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Mason Menell loads up pumpkin pies for Butler Community Thanksgiving Dinner at St. Michael the Archangel Church on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Joyce Kanss hands Mason Menell pumpkin pies as the Butler Community Thanksgiving Dinner is prepared at St. Michael the Archangel Church on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Mason Menell, coordinator of the Butler Community Thanksgiving Dinner, carries turkeys to the kitchen at St. Michael the Archangel Church on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Kelly Zaccari, coordinator of the Butler Community Thanksgiving Dinner, carries turkeys to a cooler at St. Michael the Archangel Church on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Bill and Joyce Knass load up pumpkin pies for Butler Community Thanksgiving Dinner at St. Michael the Archangel Church on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Joyce Kanss hands Mason Menell pumpkin pies as the Butler Community Thanksgiving Dinner is prepared at St. Michael the Archangel Church on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
A variety of home knick-knacks are available at Two Twenty-nine Clothing & Home Store on Main Street in Butler. It opens on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Linda Patten, left, and Angela Kupas are two of the partners involved with Two Twenty-nine Clothing & Home Store on Main Street in Butler. It opens on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Antique doors from the original building are used to display store décor at Two Twenty-nine Clothing & Home Store on Main Street in Butler. It opens on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Candles and other home décor are available at Two Twenty-nine Clothing & Home Store on Main Street in Butler when it opens on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Linda Patten looks through some of the merchandise that will be available when Two Twenty-nine Clothing & Home Store on Main Street in Butler opens on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Ryder Holloway mails her letter to Santa during Santa's First Stop on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle
Brinley Holloway, left, and Ryder Holloway stop to get reindeer food at the Polar Express Experience during Santa's First Stop on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle
Mother Jennifer and daughter Rylie Bass are excited to meet Saint Nick during Santa's First Stop on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle
From left, Luka Alioto, Anthony Alioto, Gabriella Alioto and Mario Alioto pose with Mrs. Claus during Santa's First Stop on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle
Felipe Valdez, left, and Murray Grube of Nothing Bundt Cakes participate in Santa's First Stop on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle
Olivia Cormican, left, and Vivian Cormican psoe for a picture during Santa's First Stop on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle
Brinley Holloway mails her letter to Santa during Santa's First Stop on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle
Delanie Steel punches the ticket for TJ Thompson at the Polar Express Experience during Santa's First Stop on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle
Mom Shelley Lauer takes a picture of her daughters Ebby, left, and Quin during Santa's First Stop on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle
From left, Jordy Farrow, Daizy Farrow, Camillo Farrow and August Monfredi pose for a picture during Santa's First Stop on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle
Brinley Holloway gets her face painted at the Polar Express Experience during Santa's First Stop on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle
Mike Manipole welcomes Santa and Mrs. Claus to Santa's First Stop on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle
From left, Ebby Lauer, Finley Zadrozny,Rowen Zadrozny and Quin Lauer pose for a picture in the Lego Room during Santa's First Stop on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle
The Dutilh Choir perform during Santa's First Stop on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle
From left, sSean Hart, Lainey Koliscak, Mia Bough, Madison Hauck and Kendal Waller) take a selfie before welcoming Saint Nick to Santa's First Stop on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle
Hundreds turned out for Santa's First Stop on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle
Scott Shetter sings after being presented with the 2024 Star Award by Karen Sue Owens, far right — along with his mother Jocelyn and father Thomas — during the annual Lifesteps Star Gala at The Atrium in Prospect on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Scott Shetter, right, is congratulated by his father Thomas after receiving the 2024 Star Award at the annual Lifesteps Star Gala at The Atrium in Prospect on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Alameda Park maintenance workers Terry Davis, left, and Randy Dellen set up Christmas decorations near the Odd Fellows Gazebo on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Alameda Park maintenance workers Terry Davis, left, and Randy Dellen set up Christmas decorations near the Odd Fellows Gazebo on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Alameda Park maintenance worker Terry Davis checks light bulbs on Christmas decorations set up near the Odd Fellows Gazebo on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Alameda Park maintenance worker Terry Davis checks light bulbs on Christmas decorations set up near the Odd Fellows Gazebo on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Alameda Park maintenance worker Terry Davis checks light bulbs on Christmas decorations set up near the Odd Fellows Gazebo on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Alameda Park maintenance worker Terry Davis checks light bulbs on Christmas decorations set up near the Odd Fellows Gazebo on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Alameda Park maintenance workers Terry Davis, left, and Randy Dellen check light bulbs on Christmas decorations near the Odd Fellows Gazebo on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Alameda Park maintenance worker Terry Davis checks light bulbs on Christmas decorations set up near the Odd Fellows Gazebo on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Alameda Park maintenance workers Terry Davis, left, and Randy Dellen check light bulbs on Christmas decorations near the Odd Fellows Gazebo on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Bill Knass loads up pumpkin pies for Butler Community Thanksgiving Dinner at St. Michael the Archangel Church on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Kelly Zaccari, coordinator of the Butler Community Thanksgiving Dinner, puts turkeys into a cooler at St. Michael the Archangel Church on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Mason Menell, coordinator of the Butler Community Thanksgiving Dinner, carries turkeys to the kitchen at St. Michael the Archangel Church on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Turkeys are stored in the freezer in preparation for the Butler Community Thanksgiving Dinner at St. Michael the Archangel Church on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Mason Menell loads up pumpkin pies for Butler Community Thanksgiving Dinner at St. Michael the Archangel Church on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Joyce Kanss hands Mason Menell pumpkin pies as the Butler Community Thanksgiving Dinner is prepared at St. Michael the Archangel Church on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Mason Menell, coordinator of the Butler Community Thanksgiving Dinner, carries turkeys to the kitchen at St. Michael the Archangel Church on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Kelly Zaccari, coordinator of the Butler Community Thanksgiving Dinner, carries turkeys to a cooler at St. Michael the Archangel Church on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Bill and Joyce Knass load up pumpkin pies for Butler Community Thanksgiving Dinner at St. Michael the Archangel Church on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Joyce Kanss hands Mason Menell pumpkin pies as the Butler Community Thanksgiving Dinner is prepared at St. Michael the Archangel Church on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
A variety of home knick-knacks are available at Two Twenty-nine Clothing & Home Store on Main Street in Butler. It opens on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Linda Patten, left, and Angela Kupas are two of the partners involved with Two Twenty-nine Clothing & Home Store on Main Street in Butler. It opens on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Antique doors from the original building are used to display store décor at Two Twenty-nine Clothing & Home Store on Main Street in Butler. It opens on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Candles and other home décor are available at Two Twenty-nine Clothing & Home Store on Main Street in Butler when it opens on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Linda Patten looks through some of the merchandise that will be available when Two Twenty-nine Clothing & Home Store on Main Street in Butler opens on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
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