Kevin Criswell Jr. salutes after placing a ceremonial wreath in honor of the U.S. Army during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Kevin Criswell Jr. places a ceremonial wreath in honor of those Missing In Action and Prisoners of War during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Gordon Mainhart places a ceremonial wreath in honor of the U.S. Marines during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Lane Marshall places a ceremonial wreath in honor of the U.S. Air Force during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
The Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 and American Legion Post 683 members perform Honor Guard duties during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
An American Legion Post 683 member helps perform Honor Guard duties during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Gordon Mainhart places a ceremonial wreath in honor of the U.S. Marines during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
The Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 and American Legion Post 683 members perform Honor Guard duties during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Myron Homiak places a ceremonial wreath in honor of the U.S. Navy during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Raymond Somerville places a wreath on a veterans grave during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Gordon Mainhart salutes after placing a ceremonial wreath in honor of the U.S. Marines during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
The Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 and American Legion Post 683 members perform Honor Guard duties during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Myron Homiak places a ceremonial wreath in honor of the U.S. Navy during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Jack Buckler, a Vietnam War veteran, takes a moment of silence after placing a wreath on a veterans grave during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Brandon and Deakin Nock, 8, place a wreath on a veterans grave during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Gordon Mainhart places a ceremonial wreath in honor of the U.S. Marines during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Brandon and Deakin Nock, 8, place a wreath on a veterans grave during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
An American Legion Post 683 member helps perform Honor Guard duties during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Raymond Somerville salutes after placing a wreath on a veterans grave during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Myron Homiak places a ceremonial wreath in honor of the U.S. Navy during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Brandon and Deakin Nock, 8, place a wreath on a veterans grave during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Myron Homiak places a ceremonial wreath in honor of the U.S. Navy during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Jack Buckler, a Vietnam War veteran, places a wreath on a veterans grave during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Myron Homiak salutes after placing a ceremonial wreath in honor of the U.S. Navy during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Myron Homiak places a ceremonial wreath in honor of the U.S. Navy during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Sean Whiting salutes after placing a ceremonial wreath in honor of the U.S. Coast Guard during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Brandon and Deakin Nock, 8, straighten the ribbon on a wreath before placing it on a veterans grave during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Jack O'Brien places a ceremonial wreath in honor of the U.S. Space Force during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Brandon and Deakin Nock, 8, place a wreath on a veterans grave during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Deakin Nock, 8, places a wreath on a veterans grave during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
The Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 and American Legion Post 683 members perform Honor Guard duties during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Brandon and Deakin Nock, 8, place a wreath on a veterans grave during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Deakin Nock, 8, places a wreath on a veterans grave during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Gordon Mainhart places a ceremonial wreath in honor of the U.S. Marines during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Gordon Mainhart places a ceremonial wreath in honor of the U.S. Marines during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
The Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 and American Legion Post 683 members perform Honor Guard duties during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Bill Rogers places a ceremonial wreath in honor of the U.S. Merchant Marines during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Sean Whiting places a ceremonial wreath in honor of the U.S. Coast Guard during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Jack O'Brien places a ceremonial wreath in honor of the U.S. Space Force during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
The Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 and American Legion Post 683 members perform Honor Guard duties during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Guests tour the house of Beth Demerit and Jill Buchanan during the 31st Zelienople Christmas House Tour on Saturday Dec. 14, 2024.Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Beth Demerit, left, and Jill Buchanan greet guests at their home during the 31st Zelienople Christmas House Tour on Saturday Dec. 14, 2024.Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
A Christmas is displayed in the master bedroom at the house of Beth Demerit and Jill Buchanan during the 31st Zelienople Christmas House Tour on Saturday Dec. 14, 2024.Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Guests tour a home that had eight Christmas trees at the house of Beth Demerit and Jill Buchanan during the 31st Zelienople Christmas House Tour on Saturday Dec. 14, 2024.Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Beth Demerit greets guests during the 31st Zelienople Christmas House Tour on Saturday Dec. 14, 2024.Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Guests check out a sitting room at the Hogan family house during the 31st Zelienople Christmas House Tour on Saturday Dec. 14, 2024.Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
The Hogan family home is seen during the 31st Zelienople Christmas House Tour on Saturday Dec. 14, 2024.Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Jesse Hogan shows his old farmhouse and an original 1800s cabinet at the Hogan family house during the 31st Zelienople Christmas House Tour on Saturday Dec. 14, 2024.Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
The front porch has a view of Zelienople at the Hogan family house during the 31st Zelienople Christmas House Tour on Saturday Dec. 14, 2024.Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Guests check out the dining room at there Hogan family house during the 31st Zelienople Christmas House Tour on Saturday Dec. 14, 2024.Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
One of four fireplaces is shown at the Hogan family house during the 31st Zelienople Christmas House Tour on Saturday Dec. 14, 2024.Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Jesse Hogan shows his old farmhouse during the 31st Zelienople Christmas House Tour on Saturday Dec. 14, 2024.Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
A guest checks out the sitting room at the Hogan family house during the 31st Zelienople Christmas House Tour on Saturday Dec. 14, 2024.Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Guests check out the dining room at the Hogan family house during the 31st Zelienople Christmas House Tour on Saturday Dec. 14, 2024.Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Jesse Hogan shows his old farmhouse during the 31st Zelienople Christmas House Tour on Saturday Dec. 14, 2024.Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
From left, Nathanial, Elinor and Jessica Wilson pose before heading in to see Santa at the YMCA Brunch with Santa event Saturday, Dec 14, 2024. Cindy Alexander/Special to the Eagle
YMCA executive cirector Carrie Ohorodnyk and her daughter Reese take a short break during the Brunch with Santa event Saturday, Dec 14, 2024. Cindy Alexander/Special to the Eagle
The Hendricks — Chelsea, Anthony, Arianna, Thomas and Anthony Sr., wait in line for the YMCA Brunch with Santa event Saturday, Dec 14, 2024. Cindy Alexander/Special to the Eagle
Tina Zacherl of Cabot and her dog Dutton, get a photo taken with Santa at the YMCA on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Steve Ferris/Butler Eagle
Mackenzie Confer of Butler with her dog Spark get a photo taken with Santa at the YMCA on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Steve Ferris/Butler Eagle
Nicole Confer of Butler and her dog Eleanor get a photo taken with Santa at the YMCA on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Steve Ferris/Butler Eagle
Averie Baker and her dog Daisy get a photo taken with Santa at the YMCA on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Steve Ferris/Butler Eagle
Barry Spithaler signs his name to the "Night of the Living Dead" mural he painted at the Evans City Historical Society on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Barry Spithaler signs his name to the "Night of the Living Dead" mural he painted at the Evans City Historical Society on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Barry Spithaler signs his name to the "Night of the Living Dead" mural he painted at the Evans City Historical Society on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Barry Spithaler poses with the "Night of the Living Dead" mural he painted at the Evans City Historical Society on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Barry Spithaler poses with the model he used to paint a new "Night of the Living Dead" mural at the Evans City Historical Society on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Barry Spithaler signs his name to the "Night of the Living Dead" mural he painted at the Evans City Historical Society on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Butler’s Taurik Graham participated in the 152-weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Butler’s Charlie Rodgers took fourth place in the 139- pound weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Butler’s Ethan Lourens participated in the 152-weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Butler’s Kaysen Self participated in the 127-weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Butler’s Devin Loy participated in the 160-weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Butler’s Nathan Dickey took first place in the 121-pound weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Butler’s Taurik Graham participated in the 152-weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Butler’s Kaysen Self participated in the 127-weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Butler’s Ace McElravy took first place in the 215- weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Butler’s Ethan Lourens participated in the 152-weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Butler’s Mason Swidzinski took sixth place in the 133- weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Butler’s Ethan Lourens participated in the 152-weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Butler’s Dennis Brunton took fifth place in the 145- weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Butler’s Ethan Lourens participated in the 152-weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Butler’s Ethan Lourens participated in the 152-weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Butler’s Sutton Stoner took second place in the 152-pound weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Butler’s Nathan Dickey took first place in the 121-pound weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Butler’s Nathan Dickey took first place in the 121-pound weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Butler’s Taurik Graham participated in the 152-weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Butler’s Nathan Dickey took first place in the 121-pound weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Butler’s Taurik Graham participated in the 152-weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Butler’s Kaysen Self participated in the 127-weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Butler’s Dennis Brunton took fifth place in the 145- weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Kevin Criswell Jr. salutes after placing a ceremonial wreath in honor of the U.S. Army during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Kevin Criswell Jr. places a ceremonial wreath in honor of those Missing In Action and Prisoners of War during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Gordon Mainhart places a ceremonial wreath in honor of the U.S. Marines during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Lane Marshall places a ceremonial wreath in honor of the U.S. Air Force during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
The Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 and American Legion Post 683 members perform Honor Guard duties during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
An American Legion Post 683 member helps perform Honor Guard duties during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Gordon Mainhart places a ceremonial wreath in honor of the U.S. Marines during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
The Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 and American Legion Post 683 members perform Honor Guard duties during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Myron Homiak places a ceremonial wreath in honor of the U.S. Navy during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Raymond Somerville places a wreath on a veterans grave during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Gordon Mainhart salutes after placing a ceremonial wreath in honor of the U.S. Marines during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
The Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 and American Legion Post 683 members perform Honor Guard duties during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Myron Homiak places a ceremonial wreath in honor of the U.S. Navy during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Jack Buckler, a Vietnam War veteran, takes a moment of silence after placing a wreath on a veterans grave during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Brandon and Deakin Nock, 8, place a wreath on a veterans grave during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Gordon Mainhart places a ceremonial wreath in honor of the U.S. Marines during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Brandon and Deakin Nock, 8, place a wreath on a veterans grave during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
An American Legion Post 683 member helps perform Honor Guard duties during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Raymond Somerville salutes after placing a wreath on a veterans grave during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Myron Homiak places a ceremonial wreath in honor of the U.S. Navy during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Brandon and Deakin Nock, 8, place a wreath on a veterans grave during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Myron Homiak places a ceremonial wreath in honor of the U.S. Navy during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Jack Buckler, a Vietnam War veteran, places a wreath on a veterans grave during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Myron Homiak salutes after placing a ceremonial wreath in honor of the U.S. Navy during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Myron Homiak places a ceremonial wreath in honor of the U.S. Navy during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Sean Whiting salutes after placing a ceremonial wreath in honor of the U.S. Coast Guard during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Brandon and Deakin Nock, 8, straighten the ribbon on a wreath before placing it on a veterans grave during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Jack O'Brien places a ceremonial wreath in honor of the U.S. Space Force during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Brandon and Deakin Nock, 8, place a wreath on a veterans grave during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Deakin Nock, 8, places a wreath on a veterans grave during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
The Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 and American Legion Post 683 members perform Honor Guard duties during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Brandon and Deakin Nock, 8, place a wreath on a veterans grave during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Deakin Nock, 8, places a wreath on a veterans grave during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Gordon Mainhart places a ceremonial wreath in honor of the U.S. Marines during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Gordon Mainhart places a ceremonial wreath in honor of the U.S. Marines during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
The Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 and American Legion Post 683 members perform Honor Guard duties during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Bill Rogers places a ceremonial wreath in honor of the U.S. Merchant Marines during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Sean Whiting places a ceremonial wreath in honor of the U.S. Coast Guard during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Jack O'Brien places a ceremonial wreath in honor of the U.S. Space Force during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
The Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 and American Legion Post 683 members perform Honor Guard duties during a Wreaths Across America event at Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery put on by Saxonburg VFW Auxiliary Post 7376 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Guests tour the house of Beth Demerit and Jill Buchanan during the 31st Zelienople Christmas House Tour on Saturday Dec. 14, 2024.Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Beth Demerit, left, and Jill Buchanan greet guests at their home during the 31st Zelienople Christmas House Tour on Saturday Dec. 14, 2024.Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
A Christmas is displayed in the master bedroom at the house of Beth Demerit and Jill Buchanan during the 31st Zelienople Christmas House Tour on Saturday Dec. 14, 2024.Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Guests tour a home that had eight Christmas trees at the house of Beth Demerit and Jill Buchanan during the 31st Zelienople Christmas House Tour on Saturday Dec. 14, 2024.Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Beth Demerit greets guests during the 31st Zelienople Christmas House Tour on Saturday Dec. 14, 2024.Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Guests check out a sitting room at the Hogan family house during the 31st Zelienople Christmas House Tour on Saturday Dec. 14, 2024.Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
The Hogan family home is seen during the 31st Zelienople Christmas House Tour on Saturday Dec. 14, 2024.Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Jesse Hogan shows his old farmhouse and an original 1800s cabinet at the Hogan family house during the 31st Zelienople Christmas House Tour on Saturday Dec. 14, 2024.Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
The front porch has a view of Zelienople at the Hogan family house during the 31st Zelienople Christmas House Tour on Saturday Dec. 14, 2024.Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Guests check out the dining room at there Hogan family house during the 31st Zelienople Christmas House Tour on Saturday Dec. 14, 2024.Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
One of four fireplaces is shown at the Hogan family house during the 31st Zelienople Christmas House Tour on Saturday Dec. 14, 2024.Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Jesse Hogan shows his old farmhouse during the 31st Zelienople Christmas House Tour on Saturday Dec. 14, 2024.Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
A guest checks out the sitting room at the Hogan family house during the 31st Zelienople Christmas House Tour on Saturday Dec. 14, 2024.Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Guests check out the dining room at the Hogan family house during the 31st Zelienople Christmas House Tour on Saturday Dec. 14, 2024.Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Jesse Hogan shows his old farmhouse during the 31st Zelienople Christmas House Tour on Saturday Dec. 14, 2024.Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
From left, Nathanial, Elinor and Jessica Wilson pose before heading in to see Santa at the YMCA Brunch with Santa event Saturday, Dec 14, 2024. Cindy Alexander/Special to the Eagle
YMCA executive cirector Carrie Ohorodnyk and her daughter Reese take a short break during the Brunch with Santa event Saturday, Dec 14, 2024. Cindy Alexander/Special to the Eagle
The Hendricks — Chelsea, Anthony, Arianna, Thomas and Anthony Sr., wait in line for the YMCA Brunch with Santa event Saturday, Dec 14, 2024. Cindy Alexander/Special to the Eagle
Tina Zacherl of Cabot and her dog Dutton, get a photo taken with Santa at the YMCA on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Steve Ferris/Butler Eagle
Mackenzie Confer of Butler with her dog Spark get a photo taken with Santa at the YMCA on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Steve Ferris/Butler Eagle
Nicole Confer of Butler and her dog Eleanor get a photo taken with Santa at the YMCA on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Steve Ferris/Butler Eagle
Averie Baker and her dog Daisy get a photo taken with Santa at the YMCA on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Steve Ferris/Butler Eagle
Barry Spithaler signs his name to the "Night of the Living Dead" mural he painted at the Evans City Historical Society on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Barry Spithaler signs his name to the "Night of the Living Dead" mural he painted at the Evans City Historical Society on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Barry Spithaler signs his name to the "Night of the Living Dead" mural he painted at the Evans City Historical Society on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Barry Spithaler poses with the "Night of the Living Dead" mural he painted at the Evans City Historical Society on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Barry Spithaler poses with the model he used to paint a new "Night of the Living Dead" mural at the Evans City Historical Society on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Barry Spithaler signs his name to the "Night of the Living Dead" mural he painted at the Evans City Historical Society on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Butler’s Taurik Graham participated in the 152-weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Butler’s Charlie Rodgers took fourth place in the 139- pound weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Butler’s Ethan Lourens participated in the 152-weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Butler’s Kaysen Self participated in the 127-weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Butler’s Devin Loy participated in the 160-weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Butler’s Nathan Dickey took first place in the 121-pound weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Butler’s Taurik Graham participated in the 152-weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Butler’s Kaysen Self participated in the 127-weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Butler’s Ace McElravy took first place in the 215- weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Butler’s Ethan Lourens participated in the 152-weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Butler’s Mason Swidzinski took sixth place in the 133- weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Butler’s Ethan Lourens participated in the 152-weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Butler’s Dennis Brunton took fifth place in the 145- weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Butler’s Ethan Lourens participated in the 152-weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Butler’s Ethan Lourens participated in the 152-weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Butler’s Sutton Stoner took second place in the 152-pound weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Butler’s Nathan Dickey took first place in the 121-pound weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Butler’s Nathan Dickey took first place in the 121-pound weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Butler’s Taurik Graham participated in the 152-weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Butler’s Nathan Dickey took first place in the 121-pound weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Butler’s Taurik Graham participated in the 152-weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Butler’s Kaysen Self participated in the 127-weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
Butler’s Dennis Brunton took fifth place in the 145- weight class in the George “Doc” Phillips JV Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Butler Intermediate School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Rob McGraw
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