John Dunmyre and his wife, Tiffany, visit Katie’s Kitchen on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, where they’ve been coming for several months. Katie's Kitchen serves Butler residents a free meal at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church on West Jefferson Street. Irina Bucur/Butler Eagle
John Dunmyre and his wife, Tiffany, visit Katie’s Kitchen on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, where they’ve been coming for several months. Katie's Kitchen serves Butler residents a free meal at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church on West Jefferson Street. Irina Bucur/Butler Eagle
Orion Kobet, of Butler, picks up a free meal at Katie’s Kitchen on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. Irina Bucur/Butler Eagle
Linda Mitchell, photographed on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, is part of the caregiver support program in Butler. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
The Butler County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Celebrate the Season Party on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at Sons and Daughters of Italy Lodge 1664. Those who attended were asked to bring in an unwrapped toy for the annual Butler County Young Professionals toy drive in partnership with the Butler County Children & Youth program. Steve Cukovich/Butler Eagle
For nearly 50 years, Lancaster Township residents Barbara and Les Gutzwiller have been “caretakers” of a life-size Nativity scene. Created in the 1940s by Barb’s grandfather, Jim Henderson, the handmade murals that were created with oil paint are on display near Zelienople until Jan. 6. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
For nearly 50 years, Lancaster Township residents Barbara and Les Gutzwiller have been “caretakers” of a life-size Nativity scene. Created in the 1940s by Barb’s grandfather, Jim Henderson, the handmade murals that were created with oil paint are on display near Zelienople until Jan. 6. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
For nearly 50 years, Lancaster Township residents Barbara and Les Gutzwiller have been “caretakers” of a life-size Nativity scene. Created in the 1940s by Barb’s grandfather, Jim Henderson, the handmade murals that were created with oil paint are on display near Zelienople until Jan. 6. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
For nearly 50 years, Lancaster Township residents Barbara and Les Gutzwiller have been “caretakers” of a life-size Nativity scene. Created in the 1940s by Barb’s grandfather, Jim Henderson, the handmade murals that were created with oil paint are on display near Zelienople until Jan. 6. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Dawn George, Jack Skelly and Schera Frobe stand behind the new canteen bar Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, at Harmony-Evans City Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 499. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Dawn George, Jack Skelly and Schera Frobe stand behind the new canteen bar Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, at Harmony-Evans City Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 499. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
The new canteen bar at Harmony-Evans City Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 499 will have a grand opening Friday, Dec. 15, 2023. Steven Dalton/ Special to the Eagle
Kyra Skal works with dogs in the kennels at the Butler County Humane Society on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. Mikayla Torrence/Butler Eagle
Kyra Skal works with dogs in the kennels at the Butler County Humane Society on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. Mikayla Torrence/Butler Eagle
Cheryl Johnston works with dogs in the kennels at the Butler County Humane Society on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. Mikayla Torrence/Butler Eagle
Farrah lounges in one of the cat rooms at the Butler County Humane Society on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. Mikayla Torrence/Butler Eagle
Halle, 9, Jordan, Kora, 8, Chloe and Ryder, 4, with their dog Teddy pose for a photo in Butler on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Kora, 8, holds her best friend Teddy, the family dog, in Butler on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
William C. Graham Manor Squires prepare to give a big check to Butler County Children and Youth Services on Wednesday evening, Dec. 6, 2023. From left, top, are Tobin Maharg, Jameson Curran and Philip Melnick; middle row, are Milo Sipe, Ben Badac and Jackson Badac and front is Theodore Spiegel. Eddie Trizzino/Butler Eagle
Nedal Khraisat, Lubna Alzayyat and their three daughters — Sarah, 6, Noor, 17, and Leen, 16 — prepare to welcome customers ahead of the grand opening of their restaurant, Nedal Gyro on 507 West Cunningham St. in Butler on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. Irina Bucur/Butler Eagle
Husband-and-wife duo Nedal Khraisat and Lubna Alzayyat prepare to welcome customers ahead of the grand opening of their restaurant, Nedal Gyro, on 507 West Cunningham St. in Butler on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. Irina Bucur/Butler Eagle
Trays of baklava sit on the counter of Nedal Gyro ahead of the restaurant's grand opening on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. Irina Bucur/Butler Eagle
Karns City’s Jacob Callihan jumps over two Keystone defenders to score 2 for the Karns City Gremlins on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. Karns City beat Keystone with a final score of 68-30. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Holly Mead
Karns City senior Luke Cramer (4) drives to the hoop during their game against Keystone on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. Karns City beat Keystone with a final score of 68-30. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Holly Mead
Karns City’s Taite Beighley (2) sinks a lay-up against Keystone on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. Karns City beat Keystone with a final score of 68-30. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Holly Mead
Karns City's Hobie Bartoe scores 3 points during their game against Keystone on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. Karns City beat Keystone with a final score of 68-30. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Holly Mead
Karns City’s Colson Ritzert (00) makes a rebound in their game against Keystone on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. Karns City beat Keystone with a final score of 68-30. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Holly Mead
Mars’ Ryan Ceh (20) battles Plum's Jack Anderson at Mars High School on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. Mars beat Plum with a final score of 65-46. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Mars’ Austin Campbell (1) looks to make a play against Plum at Mars High School on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. Mars beat Plum with a final score of 65-46. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Mars’ Ryan Ceh (20) moves past Plum's Owen Proskin at Mars High School on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. Mars beat Plum with a final score of 65-46. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Mars’ Ryan Ceh (20) goes up for a layup attempt against Plum's Brendan Getlak at Mars High School on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. Mars beat Plum with a final score of 65-46. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Mars’ Elias Grenier (5) with double cover pressure from Plum's Darian Nelson and Max Grice at Mars High School on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. Mars beat Plum with a final score of 65-46. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Mars’ Austen Wroblewski (31) makes a pass against Plum at Mars High School on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. Mars beat Plum with a final score of 65-46. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
John Dunmyre and his wife, Tiffany, visit Katie’s Kitchen on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, where they’ve been coming for several months. Katie's Kitchen serves Butler residents a free meal at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church on West Jefferson Street. Irina Bucur/Butler Eagle
John Dunmyre and his wife, Tiffany, visit Katie’s Kitchen on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, where they’ve been coming for several months. Katie's Kitchen serves Butler residents a free meal at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church on West Jefferson Street. Irina Bucur/Butler Eagle
Orion Kobet, of Butler, picks up a free meal at Katie’s Kitchen on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. Irina Bucur/Butler Eagle
Linda Mitchell, photographed on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, is part of the caregiver support program in Butler. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
The Butler County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Celebrate the Season Party on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at Sons and Daughters of Italy Lodge 1664. Those who attended were asked to bring in an unwrapped toy for the annual Butler County Young Professionals toy drive in partnership with the Butler County Children & Youth program. Steve Cukovich/Butler Eagle
For nearly 50 years, Lancaster Township residents Barbara and Les Gutzwiller have been “caretakers” of a life-size Nativity scene. Created in the 1940s by Barb’s grandfather, Jim Henderson, the handmade murals that were created with oil paint are on display near Zelienople until Jan. 6. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
For nearly 50 years, Lancaster Township residents Barbara and Les Gutzwiller have been “caretakers” of a life-size Nativity scene. Created in the 1940s by Barb’s grandfather, Jim Henderson, the handmade murals that were created with oil paint are on display near Zelienople until Jan. 6. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
For nearly 50 years, Lancaster Township residents Barbara and Les Gutzwiller have been “caretakers” of a life-size Nativity scene. Created in the 1940s by Barb’s grandfather, Jim Henderson, the handmade murals that were created with oil paint are on display near Zelienople until Jan. 6. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
For nearly 50 years, Lancaster Township residents Barbara and Les Gutzwiller have been “caretakers” of a life-size Nativity scene. Created in the 1940s by Barb’s grandfather, Jim Henderson, the handmade murals that were created with oil paint are on display near Zelienople until Jan. 6. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Dawn George, Jack Skelly and Schera Frobe stand behind the new canteen bar Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, at Harmony-Evans City Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 499. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Dawn George, Jack Skelly and Schera Frobe stand behind the new canteen bar Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, at Harmony-Evans City Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 499. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
The new canteen bar at Harmony-Evans City Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 499 will have a grand opening Friday, Dec. 15, 2023. Steven Dalton/ Special to the Eagle
Kyra Skal works with dogs in the kennels at the Butler County Humane Society on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. Mikayla Torrence/Butler Eagle
Kyra Skal works with dogs in the kennels at the Butler County Humane Society on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. Mikayla Torrence/Butler Eagle
Cheryl Johnston works with dogs in the kennels at the Butler County Humane Society on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. Mikayla Torrence/Butler Eagle
Farrah lounges in one of the cat rooms at the Butler County Humane Society on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. Mikayla Torrence/Butler Eagle
Halle, 9, Jordan, Kora, 8, Chloe and Ryder, 4, with their dog Teddy pose for a photo in Butler on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Kora, 8, holds her best friend Teddy, the family dog, in Butler on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
William C. Graham Manor Squires prepare to give a big check to Butler County Children and Youth Services on Wednesday evening, Dec. 6, 2023. From left, top, are Tobin Maharg, Jameson Curran and Philip Melnick; middle row, are Milo Sipe, Ben Badac and Jackson Badac and front is Theodore Spiegel. Eddie Trizzino/Butler Eagle
Nedal Khraisat, Lubna Alzayyat and their three daughters — Sarah, 6, Noor, 17, and Leen, 16 — prepare to welcome customers ahead of the grand opening of their restaurant, Nedal Gyro on 507 West Cunningham St. in Butler on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. Irina Bucur/Butler Eagle
Husband-and-wife duo Nedal Khraisat and Lubna Alzayyat prepare to welcome customers ahead of the grand opening of their restaurant, Nedal Gyro, on 507 West Cunningham St. in Butler on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. Irina Bucur/Butler Eagle
Trays of baklava sit on the counter of Nedal Gyro ahead of the restaurant's grand opening on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. Irina Bucur/Butler Eagle
Karns City’s Jacob Callihan jumps over two Keystone defenders to score 2 for the Karns City Gremlins on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. Karns City beat Keystone with a final score of 68-30. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Holly Mead
Karns City senior Luke Cramer (4) drives to the hoop during their game against Keystone on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. Karns City beat Keystone with a final score of 68-30. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Holly Mead
Karns City’s Taite Beighley (2) sinks a lay-up against Keystone on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. Karns City beat Keystone with a final score of 68-30. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Holly Mead
Karns City's Hobie Bartoe scores 3 points during their game against Keystone on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. Karns City beat Keystone with a final score of 68-30. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Holly Mead
Karns City’s Colson Ritzert (00) makes a rebound in their game against Keystone on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. Karns City beat Keystone with a final score of 68-30. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Holly Mead
Mars’ Ryan Ceh (20) battles Plum's Jack Anderson at Mars High School on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. Mars beat Plum with a final score of 65-46. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Mars’ Austin Campbell (1) looks to make a play against Plum at Mars High School on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. Mars beat Plum with a final score of 65-46. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Mars’ Ryan Ceh (20) moves past Plum's Owen Proskin at Mars High School on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. Mars beat Plum with a final score of 65-46. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Mars’ Ryan Ceh (20) goes up for a layup attempt against Plum's Brendan Getlak at Mars High School on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. Mars beat Plum with a final score of 65-46. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Mars’ Elias Grenier (5) with double cover pressure from Plum's Darian Nelson and Max Grice at Mars High School on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. Mars beat Plum with a final score of 65-46. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Mars’ Austen Wroblewski (31) makes a pass against Plum at Mars High School on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. Mars beat Plum with a final score of 65-46. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
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