Photo Gallery: Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024

2024-11-30 00:15:00

From left, Julie Lemankiewicz, Cara Mike and Leigh Mulcahy wear matching sweatshirts on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Target in Butler Township to celebrate their annual Black Friday shopping trip. Cindy Alexander/Special to the Eagle

Gavin Pollock and Riley Fuchs look hopeful as they leave Target for other stores on Black Friday, Nov. 27, 2024. Cindy Alexander/Special to the Eagle

From left, Hannah Trembulak, Madeline Ruzomerka and Jenny Rowe stop at Starbucks to power up for a day of shopping on Friday, Nov. 27, 2024. Cindy Alexander/Special to the Eagle

From left, Melissa Marree, Amanda Reed and Gavin Reed stop Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Target in Cranberry Township before a long day of shopping. Cindy Alexander/Special to the Eagle

Debbie Elliott, left, and Kaitlyn Fleeger of Chicora load their vehicle with items they bought on Black Friday at Walmart at Butler Crossing on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Debbie Elliott, left, and Kaitlyn Fleeger of Chicora load a Christmas tree into her trunk during Black Friday at the Walmart at Butler Crossing on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Butler Lions Club members Eric Cranmer, left, and Randy Pilarcik hang a banner advertising the sale of Christmas trees at Trinity Lutheran Church during Butler Lions Club's annual Christmas tree sale on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Butler Lions Club members Doug Hayes, left, and Barry Flecken string up lights during Butler Lions Club's annual Christmas tree sale at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Meghann Barker, left, and Ellen Barker search for a Christmas tree with the help of Butler Lions Club member Eric Cranmer during Butler Lions Club's annual Christmas tree sale at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Butler Lions Club member Pat Fullerton carries a Christmas tree to a customer's car during Butler Lions Club's annual Christmas tree sale at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Michael Barker and Laurali Barker, 3, search for a Christmas tree during Butler Lions Club's annual Christmas tree sale at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Butler Lions Club member Randy Pilarcik hangs up a banner advertising the sale of Christmas trees at Trinity Lutheran Church during Butler Lions Club's annual Christmas tree sale on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Butler Lions Club member Eric Cranmer, left, and Doug Hayes hang up lights during Butler Lions Club's annual Christmas tree sale at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Ellen Barker searches for a Christmas tree with the help of Butler Lions Club member Eric Cranmer during Butler Lions Club's annual Christmas tree sale at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Laurali Barker, 3, and grandmother Ellen Barker search for a Christmas tree during Butler Lions Club's annual Christmas tree sale at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Butler Lions Club member Eric Cranmer cuts the twine off Christmas trees for sale during Butler Lions Club's annual Christmas tree sale at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Michael Barker, Laurali Barker, 3, and Meghann Barker search for a Christmas tree during Butler Lions Club's annual Christmas tree sale at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Butler Lions Club members Barry Flecken, left, and Randy Pilarcik hang up a banner advertising the sale of Christmas trees at Trinity Lutheran Church during Butler Lions Club's annual Christmas tree sale on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Meghann Barker checks her Christmas tree before buying it during Butler Lions Club's annual Christmas tree sale at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Butler Lions Club member Barry Flecken checks light bulbs before stringing up lights during Butler Lions Club's annual Christmas tree sale at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Butler Lions Club members Doug Hayes unravels a string of lights during Butler Lions Club's annual Christmas tree sale at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Ellen Barker looks at Christmas trees before buying one during Butler Lions Club's annual Christmas tree sale at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Meghann Barker checks her Christmas tree before buying it during Butler Lions Club's annual Christmas tree sale at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Butler Lions Club member Doug Hayes unravels a string of lights during Butler Lions Club's annual Christmas tree sale at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Henry Vernon, 3, plays with a train set on display at Hobby Express in Cranberry Township on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Hobby Express employees Erik Hettinger, left, and Willie Michener show off a toy car available for purchase at the store in Cranberry Township on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Harry Schmiedel of Hobby Express demonstrates a model train on display at the store in Cranberry Township on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Dorian Cooling, Hobby Express employee, left, and Harry Schmiedel of Hobby Express demonstrate a model train on display at the store in Cranberry Township on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Henry Vernon, 3, plays with a train set on display at Hobby Express in Cranberry Township on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Hobby Express employee Gwen DeCarbo pulls a model airplane off the shelf at the store in Cranberry Township on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Hobby Express employees Erik Hettinger, left, and Willie Michener show off a toy car available for purchase at the store in Cranberry Township on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Henry Vernon, 3, plays with a train set on display at Hobby Express in Cranberry Township on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Hobby Express employee Gwen DeCarbo pulls a model airplane off the shelf at the store in Cranberry Township on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

The Saxonburg Holiday Parade took place Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Gricel Hernandez/Butler Eagle

Butler County 911 Center coordinator and deputy director Robert McLafferty works in the center on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw

Butler County 911 Center coordinator and deputy director Robert McLafferty works in the center on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw

From let, Robert McLafferty, Shawn Smith and Christopher Beck look over call information at the Butler County 911 Center on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw

One of the many tools used by Butler County 911 Center employees includes a program called Plate Smart that tracks vehicles for reckless drivers. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw

Another tool used by Butler County 911 Center employees is RapidSOS, which tracks where people call from their cellphones so they can be located in emergency situations. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw

From left, RapidSOS trainer John Michael DiDonato shows Butler County 911 Center dispatcher Nathan Blackwood some of the new features of the system as Eric Briggs takes a training video on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw

Emily Wohar helps her son Noah and Vonn Steinman, right, package meals for Amen to Action to support the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at North Catholic High School in Cranberry Township. Hunter Muro/Butler Eagle

Volunteers Nicole Steineman and Alex Batchen, left, help package meals for Amen to Action on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at North Catholic High School in Cranberry Township. Hunter Muro/Butler Eagle

Moniteau's Blaine Jamison blocks during a boys basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 66-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Moniteau's Emily Matz attempts to score during a girls basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 40-35. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Moniteau runs the ball down the court during a girls basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 40-35. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Moniteau looks to pass during a girls basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 40-35. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Moniteau blocks West Shamokin from scoring during a girls basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 40-35. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Moniteau's head coach Dee Arblaster meets with her players during a girls basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 40-35. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Moniteau's Sophia Fleeger runs the ball down the court during a girls basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 40-35. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Moniteau's head coach Mike Jewart talks with his players during a boys basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 66-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Moniteau runs the ball down the court during a girls basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 40-35. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Moniteau's Sophia Fleeger looks to steal the ball during a girls basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 40-35. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Moniteau's Emily Matz looks to pass during a girls basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 40-35. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Moniteau looks to pass during a girls basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 40-35. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Moniteau's Weston Cook looks to pass during a boys basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 66-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Moniteau scores during a boys basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 66-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Moniteau's Connor Ealy looks to pass during a boys basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 66-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Moniteau's Isaac Book passes during a boys basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 66-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Moniteau's head coach Mike Jewart watches during a boys basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 66-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Moniteau's head coach Dee Arblaster meets with her team during a girls basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 40-35. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Moniteau's Sophia Fleeger passes the ball during a girls basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 40-35. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Moniteau's Isaac Book runs the ball down the court during a boys basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 66-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Moniteau is blocked from scoring during a boys basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 66-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Head coach Dee Arblaster meets with the Moniteau girls basketball team during a game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 40-35. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Moniteau's Braden Beachem scores during a boys basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 66-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Moniteau's Isaac Book passes during a boys basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 66-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Moniteau's Sophia Fleeger passes during a girls basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 40-35. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Moniteau's Connor Ealy attempts to reach the net during a boys basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 66-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Moniteau scores during a girls basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 40-35. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch coach Shane McGraw talks to his players during a first-quarter timeout at a girls basketball game against Montour on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Montour High School. Montour won 41-33. Jake Merda Adams/Butler Eagle

From left, Julie Lemankiewicz, Cara Mike and Leigh Mulcahy wear matching sweatshirts on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Target in Butler Township to celebrate their annual Black Friday shopping trip. Cindy Alexander/Special to the Eagle
Gavin Pollock and Riley Fuchs look hopeful as they leave Target for other stores on Black Friday, Nov. 27, 2024. Cindy Alexander/Special to the Eagle
From left, Hannah Trembulak, Madeline Ruzomerka and Jenny Rowe stop at Starbucks to power up for a day of shopping on Friday, Nov. 27, 2024. Cindy Alexander/Special to the Eagle
From left, Melissa Marree, Amanda Reed and Gavin Reed stop Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Target in Cranberry Township before a long day of shopping. Cindy Alexander/Special to the Eagle
Debbie Elliott, left, and Kaitlyn Fleeger of Chicora load their vehicle with items they bought on Black Friday at Walmart at Butler Crossing on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Debbie Elliott, left, and Kaitlyn Fleeger of Chicora load a Christmas tree into her trunk during Black Friday at the Walmart at Butler Crossing on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Debbie Elliott, left, and Kaitlyn Fleeger of Chicora load a Christmas tree into her trunk during Black Friday at the Walmart at Butler Crossing on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Butler Lions Club members Eric Cranmer, left, and Randy Pilarcik hang a banner advertising the sale of Christmas trees at Trinity Lutheran Church during Butler Lions Club's annual Christmas tree sale on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Butler Lions Club members Doug Hayes, left, and Barry Flecken string up lights during Butler Lions Club's annual Christmas tree sale at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Meghann Barker, left, and Ellen Barker search for a Christmas tree with the help of Butler Lions Club member Eric Cranmer during Butler Lions Club's annual Christmas tree sale at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Butler Lions Club member Pat Fullerton carries a Christmas tree to a customer's car during Butler Lions Club's annual Christmas tree sale at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Michael Barker and Laurali Barker, 3, search for a Christmas tree during Butler Lions Club's annual Christmas tree sale at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Butler Lions Club member Randy Pilarcik hangs up a banner advertising the sale of Christmas trees at Trinity Lutheran Church during Butler Lions Club's annual Christmas tree sale on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Butler Lions Club member Eric Cranmer, left, and Doug Hayes hang up lights during Butler Lions Club's annual Christmas tree sale at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Ellen Barker searches for a Christmas tree with the help of Butler Lions Club member Eric Cranmer during Butler Lions Club's annual Christmas tree sale at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Laurali Barker, 3, and grandmother Ellen Barker search for a Christmas tree during Butler Lions Club's annual Christmas tree sale at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Butler Lions Club member Pat Fullerton carries a Christmas tree to a customer's car during Butler Lions Club's annual Christmas tree sale at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Butler Lions Club member Eric Cranmer cuts the twine off Christmas trees for sale during Butler Lions Club's annual Christmas tree sale at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Michael Barker, Laurali Barker, 3, and Meghann Barker search for a Christmas tree during Butler Lions Club's annual Christmas tree sale at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Michael Barker, Laurali Barker, 3, and Meghann Barker search for a Christmas tree during Butler Lions Club's annual Christmas tree sale at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Butler Lions Club member Eric Cranmer cuts the twine off Christmas trees for sale during Butler Lions Club's annual Christmas tree sale at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Butler Lions Club members Barry Flecken, left, and Randy Pilarcik hang up a banner advertising the sale of Christmas trees at Trinity Lutheran Church during Butler Lions Club's annual Christmas tree sale on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Meghann Barker checks her Christmas tree before buying it during Butler Lions Club's annual Christmas tree sale at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Butler Lions Club member Barry Flecken checks light bulbs before stringing up lights during Butler Lions Club's annual Christmas tree sale at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Butler Lions Club members Doug Hayes unravels a string of lights during Butler Lions Club's annual Christmas tree sale at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Ellen Barker looks at Christmas trees before buying one during Butler Lions Club's annual Christmas tree sale at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Meghann Barker checks her Christmas tree before buying it during Butler Lions Club's annual Christmas tree sale at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Butler Lions Club member Doug Hayes unravels a string of lights during Butler Lions Club's annual Christmas tree sale at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Butler Lions Club member Eric Cranmer cuts the twine off Christmas trees for sale during Butler Lions Club's annual Christmas tree sale at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Henry Vernon, 3, plays with a train set on display at Hobby Express in Cranberry Township on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Henry Vernon, 3, plays with a train set on display at Hobby Express in Cranberry Township on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Hobby Express employees Erik Hettinger, left, and Willie Michener show off a toy car available for purchase at the store in Cranberry Township on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Harry Schmiedel of Hobby Express demonstrates a model train on display at the store in Cranberry Township on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Dorian Cooling, Hobby Express employee, left, and Harry Schmiedel of Hobby Express demonstrate a model train on display at the store in Cranberry Township on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Henry Vernon, 3, plays with a train set on display at Hobby Express in Cranberry Township on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Henry Vernon, 3, plays with a train set on display at Hobby Express in Cranberry Township on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Hobby Express employee Gwen DeCarbo pulls a model airplane off the shelf at the store in Cranberry Township on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Hobby Express employees Erik Hettinger, left, and Willie Michener show off a toy car available for purchase at the store in Cranberry Township on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Hobby Express employees Erik Hettinger, left, and Willie Michener show off a toy car available for purchase at the store in Cranberry Township on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Henry Vernon, 3, plays with a train set on display at Hobby Express in Cranberry Township on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Hobby Express employee Gwen DeCarbo pulls a model airplane off the shelf at the store in Cranberry Township on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
The Saxonburg Holiday Parade took place Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Gricel Hernandez/Butler Eagle
The Saxonburg Holiday Parade took place Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Gricel Hernandez/Butler Eagle
The Saxonburg Holiday Parade took place Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Gricel Hernandez/Butler Eagle
The Saxonburg Holiday Parade took place Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Gricel Hernandez/Butler Eagle
The Saxonburg Holiday Parade took place Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Gricel Hernandez/Butler Eagle
The Saxonburg Holiday Parade took place Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Gricel Hernandez/Butler Eagle
The Saxonburg Holiday Parade took place Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Gricel Hernandez/Butler Eagle
The Saxonburg Holiday Parade took place Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Gricel Hernandez/Butler Eagle
Butler County 911 Center coordinator and deputy director Robert McLafferty works in the center on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw
Butler County 911 Center coordinator and deputy director Robert McLafferty works in the center on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw
From let, Robert McLafferty, Shawn Smith and Christopher Beck look over call information at the Butler County 911 Center on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw
One of the many tools used by Butler County 911 Center employees includes a program called Plate Smart that tracks vehicles for reckless drivers. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw
Another tool used by Butler County 911 Center employees is RapidSOS, which tracks where people call from their cellphones so they can be located in emergency situations. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw
From left, RapidSOS trainer John Michael DiDonato shows Butler County 911 Center dispatcher Nathan Blackwood some of the new features of the system as Eric Briggs takes a training video on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw
Emily Wohar helps her son Noah and Vonn Steinman, right, package meals for Amen to Action to support the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at North Catholic High School in Cranberry Township. Hunter Muro/Butler Eagle
Volunteers Nicole Steineman and Alex Batchen, left, help package meals for Amen to Action on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at North Catholic High School in Cranberry Township. Hunter Muro/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Blaine Jamison blocks during a boys basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 66-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Emily Matz attempts to score during a girls basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 40-35. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau runs the ball down the court during a girls basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 40-35. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau looks to pass during a girls basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 40-35. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau blocks West Shamokin from scoring during a girls basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 40-35. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's head coach Dee Arblaster meets with her players during a girls basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 40-35. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Sophia Fleeger runs the ball down the court during a girls basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 40-35. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's head coach Mike Jewart talks with his players during a boys basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 66-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau runs the ball down the court during a girls basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 40-35. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Sophia Fleeger looks to steal the ball during a girls basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 40-35. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Sophia Fleeger looks to steal the ball during a girls basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 40-35. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Emily Matz looks to pass during a girls basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 40-35. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau looks to pass during a girls basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 40-35. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Weston Cook looks to pass during a boys basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 66-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau scores during a boys basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 66-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Connor Ealy looks to pass during a boys basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 66-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Isaac Book passes during a boys basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 66-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's head coach Mike Jewart watches during a boys basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 66-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's head coach Dee Arblaster meets with her team during a girls basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 40-35. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Sophia Fleeger passes the ball during a girls basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 40-35. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Isaac Book runs the ball down the court during a boys basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 66-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau is blocked from scoring during a boys basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 66-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Head coach Dee Arblaster meets with the Moniteau girls basketball team during a game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 40-35. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Braden Beachem scores during a boys basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 66-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Isaac Book passes during a boys basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 66-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's head coach Dee Arblaster meets with her team during a girls basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 40-35. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Sophia Fleeger passes during a girls basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 40-35. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Connor Ealy attempts to reach the net during a boys basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 66-36. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Moniteau scores during a girls basketball game against West Shamokin at Moniteau High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. West Shamokin won 40-35. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Knoch coach Shane McGraw talks to his players during a first-quarter timeout at a girls basketball game against Montour on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Montour High School. Montour won 41-33. Jake Merda Adams/Butler Eagle