Photo Gallery for Thurs. 12-06-18

2018-12-06 00:00:00

Brett Barthelemy is Ralphie, center, and Ralphie's parents are played by Roland Hess and Veronica Mortier of Cranberry Township in Comtra Theatre's “A Christmas Story, The Musical.” The play opens Friday, Dec. 7, 2018.submitted photo

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Butler do-everything guard Ethan Morton should again be the focal point for the Golden Tornado after sharing the Butler Eagle Boys Basketball Player of the Year Award last season with Mars’ Robby Carmody.BUTLER EAGLE File photo

No injuries were reported when a man lost control of his Dodge Ram pickup truck and hit a tree on Woodridge Road in Butler Township about 2:35 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018.JIM SMITH/butler eagle

A driver flipped her vehicle but was unharmed during a Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 5, 2018, snowfall on Eagle Mill Road, according to state police.tanner cole/butler eagle

Eric Oberg, left, son of company founder Don Oberg, with Cliff Forrest III of Rosebud Mining, who has purchased a controlling interest in Oberg Industries. Submitted photo

Seneca Valley sophomore Alejandro Herrera (on top) won 46 matches as a freshman last season and placed second in the WPIAL. He will wrestle at 113 pounds this season.BUTLER EAGLE File Photo

Seneca Valley graduate and Slippery Rock University right tackle Steve Gaviglia (64) has been named second team Division II All-American this season.Submitted Photo

One person was reportedly injured when a heavy-duty pickup truck struck the back of a school bus on Mahood Road in Center Township about 7 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. The driver of the pickup reportedly suffered minor to moderate injuries. Unionville volunteer firefighters had to free him from the wreckage.Unionville Volunteer Fire Department photo

The new pastor at Emlenton United Methodist Church is the Rev. Paula Grucza, who will take the pulpit starting in January, 2019. She is flanked by former pastors of the church, the Rev. Gene Lank, left, and the Rev. Jim Kimmel, right.Submitted photo

Emlenton United Methodist Church marked 25 years in its present location Nov. 25, 2018. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Sixteen-month-old Riley Kudrick of Mars shares a moment with Santa and Mrs. Claus during the lighting of the Mars holiday tree at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Railroad Street on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018.Nate Black/special to the eagle

The Pittsburgh Philharmonic will perform its Holiday Pops concert Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, at the Succop Theater at Butler County Community College.photo courtesy of Pittsburgh Philharmonic

This watercolor by Chris Krantz is one of the many pieces offered in the Christmas art show and sale at the Butler Art Center. The reception for the show is Friday evening, Dec. 7, 2018.submitted photo