Photo Gallery: Thursday, Jan. 2, 2024

2025-01-02 00:15:00

Hundreds of attendees dove into the Allegheny River during the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parker on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

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Hundreds of attendees dove into the Allegheny River during the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parker on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

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Hundreds of attendees dove into the Allegheny River during the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parker on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw

An attendee loses her shoe as she wades into the Allegheny River during the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parker on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

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Bennett Morando dives into the Allegheny River during the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parker on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw

Hundreds of attendees dove into the Allegheny River during the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parker on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw

Liana Inakavadze, right, holds her daughter Mary’s hand as they return from the water after the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parker on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw

Hundreds of attendees dove into the Allegheny River during the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parker on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw

Daniel McAnulty dries off after diving into the Allegheny River during the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parker on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

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Hundreds of attendees dove into the Allegheny River during the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parker on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw

Hundreds of attendees dove into the Allegheny River during the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parker on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw

Hundreds of attendees dove into the Allegheny River during the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parker on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw

Bennett Morando dives into the Allegheny River during the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parker on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw

Nathan and Hunter Pisor enjoy the fire after diving into the Allegheny River during the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parker on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw

Bennett Morando dives into the Allegheny River during the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parker on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw

Hundreds of attendees dove into the Allegheny River during the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parkery on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw

An attendee loses her shoe as she wades into the Allegheny River during the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parker on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw

Hundreds of attendees dove into the Allegheny River during the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parker on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw

C.J. Burger dries off after diving into the Allegheny River during the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parker on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw

Hundreds of attendees dove into the Allegheny River during the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parker on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw

Hundreds of attendees dove into the Allegheny River during the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parker on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw

Hundreds of attendees dove into the Allegheny River during the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parker on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw

Hundreds of attendees dove into the Allegheny River during the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parker on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw

Hikers Jim and Carla Yurisic, left, and Susan Munoz walk the Pleasant Valley Trail at Moraine State Park on the South Shore during a First Day Hike on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

From left, hikers Tammy Veloski, Rich Thornhill and Dennis Duda walk the Pleasant Valley Trail at Moraine State Park on the South Shore during a First Day Hike on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Hikers participating in the First Day Hike along Pleasant Valley Trail at Moraine State Park on the South Shore learn about beaver activity on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

From left, hikers Sherri Magill, Tammy Veloski, Rich Thornhill and Dennis Duda walk the Pleasant Valley Trail at Moraine State Park on the South Shore during a First Day Hike on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Hikers walk along Pleasant Valley Trail at Moraine State Park on the South Shore during a First Day Hike on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Natalie Simon, environmental education specialist at Moraine and McConnells Mills state parks, leads the First Day Hike along Pleasant Valley Trail at Moraine State Park on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

From left, hikers Sherri Magill, Rich Thornhill and Dennis Duda walk the Pleasant Valley Trail at Moraine State Park on the South Shore during a First Day Hike on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Hikers walk along Pleasant Valley Trail at Moraine State Park on the South Shore during a First Day Hike on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Natalie Simon, environmental education specialist at Moraine and McConnells Mills state parks, center, tells attendees of the First Day Hike along Pleasant Valley Trail at Moraine State Park about beaver activity on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

The ball drops as attendees touch it during the Harmony Silvester Celebration on New Year's Eve, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Joshua Hassan participates in Christmas tree throwing during the Harmony Silvester Celebration on New Year's Eve, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Ted Zablocki approaches the finish line during the 5K Run ahead of the Harmony Silvester Celebration on New Year's Eve, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

The ball drops as attendees touch it during the Harmony Silvester Celebration on New Year's Eve, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Cliff Laschon participates in Christmas tree throwing during the Harmony Silvester Celebration on New Year's Eve, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

The ball drops as attendees touch it during the Harmony Silvester Celebration on New Year's Eve, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Nancy Wolff and Chris Boles ring in the New Year with party horns after the ball drop during the Harmony Silvester Celebration on New Year's Eve, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Attendees watch fireworks after the ball drop during the Harmony Silvester Celebration on New Year's Eve, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

The ball drops as attendees touch it during the Harmony Silvester Celebration on New Year's Eve, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Cliff Laschon participates in Christmas tree throwing during the Harmony Silvester Celebration on New Year's Eve, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

The ball drops as attendees touch it during the Harmony Silvester Celebration on New Year's Eve, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

B. Drane participates in Christmas tree throwing during the Harmony Silvester Celebration on New Year's Eve, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Jason Smith approaches the finish line during the 5K Run ahead of the Harmony Silvester Celebration on New Year's Eve, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Ryan Salazar hands out silver beads ahead of the ball drop during the Harmony Silvester Celebration on New Year's Eve, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

The ball drops as attendees touch it during the Harmony Silvester Celebration on New Year's Eve, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Runners take off at the start line during the 5K Run ahead of during the Harmony Silvester Celebration on New Year's Eve, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Zach Leachman is cheered on as he becomes the first runner to cross the finish line during the 5K Run ahead of during the Harmony Silvester Celebration on New Year's Eve, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Mars swimmer Luke Lamb swims the backstroke, one of his strongest races, at the Rose E. Schneider Family YMCA in Cranberry Township on Monday, Dec. 31, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

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Mars swimmer Luke Lamb swims the backstroke, one of his strongest races, at the Rose E. Schneider Family YMCA in Cranberry Township on Monday, Dec. 31, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw

Mars swimmer Luke Lamb swims the backstroke, one of his strongest races, at the Rose E. Schneider Family YMCA in Cranberry Township on Monday, Dec. 31, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

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Mars swimmer Luke Lamb is a WPIAL and PIAA champion. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw

Mars swimmer Luke Lamb is a WPIAL and PIAA champion. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw

Mars swimmer Luke Lamb is a WPIAL and PIAA champion. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw

Dawn Heiser celebrates the New Year by painting at a New Year's Eve party at Steele's Brushes and Ceramics in Butler on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Kingston Brown, 8, dressed in a Happy New Year hat, plays bingo and monopoly with his family during a New Year's Eve party at Steele's Brushes and Ceramics in Butler on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Haddie Brown,12, wears a Happy New Year hat while playing monopoly with her family during a New Year's Eve party at Steele's Brushes and Ceramics in Butler on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Donna Bittner celebrates the New Year by painting at a New Year's Eve party at Steele's Brushes and Ceramics in Butler on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Hundreds of attendees dove into the Allegheny River during the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parker on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw
Hundreds of attendees dove into the Allegheny River during the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parker on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw
Hundreds of attendees dove into the Allegheny River during the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parker on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw
An attendee loses her shoe as she wades into the Allegheny River during the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parker on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw
Bennett Morando dives into the Allegheny River during the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parker on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw
Hundreds of attendees dove into the Allegheny River during the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parker on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw
Liana Inakavadze, right, holds her daughter Mary’s hand as they return from the water after the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parker on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw
Hundreds of attendees dove into the Allegheny River during the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parker on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw
Daniel McAnulty dries off after diving into the Allegheny River during the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parker on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw
Hundreds of attendees dove into the Allegheny River during the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parker on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw
Hundreds of attendees dove into the Allegheny River during the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parker on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw
Hundreds of attendees dove into the Allegheny River during the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parker on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw
Bennett Morando dives into the Allegheny River during the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parker on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw
Nathan and Hunter Pisor enjoy the fire after diving into the Allegheny River during the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parker on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw
Bennett Morando dives into the Allegheny River during the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parker on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw
Hundreds of attendees dove into the Allegheny River during the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parkery on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw
An attendee loses her shoe as she wades into the Allegheny River during the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parker on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw
Hundreds of attendees dove into the Allegheny River during the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parker on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw
C.J. Burger dries off after diving into the Allegheny River during the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parker on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw
Hundreds of attendees dove into the Allegheny River during the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parker on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw
Hundreds of attendees dove into the Allegheny River during the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parker on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw
Hundreds of attendees dove into the Allegheny River during the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parker on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw
Hundreds of attendees dove into the Allegheny River during the annual Parker Polar Plunge in Parker on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw
Hikers Jim and Carla Yurisic, left, and Susan Munoz walk the Pleasant Valley Trail at Moraine State Park on the South Shore during a First Day Hike on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
From left, hikers Tammy Veloski, Rich Thornhill and Dennis Duda walk the Pleasant Valley Trail at Moraine State Park on the South Shore during a First Day Hike on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Hikers Jim and Carla Yurisic, left, and Susan Munoz walk the Pleasant Valley Trail at Moraine State Park on the South Shore during a First Day Hike on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Hikers participating in the First Day Hike along Pleasant Valley Trail at Moraine State Park on the South Shore learn about beaver activity on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
From left, hikers Sherri Magill, Tammy Veloski, Rich Thornhill and Dennis Duda walk the Pleasant Valley Trail at Moraine State Park on the South Shore during a First Day Hike on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Hikers walk along Pleasant Valley Trail at Moraine State Park on the South Shore during a First Day Hike on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Natalie Simon, environmental education specialist at Moraine and McConnells Mills state parks, leads the First Day Hike along Pleasant Valley Trail at Moraine State Park on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
From left, hikers Sherri Magill, Rich Thornhill and Dennis Duda walk the Pleasant Valley Trail at Moraine State Park on the South Shore during a First Day Hike on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Hikers walk along Pleasant Valley Trail at Moraine State Park on the South Shore during a First Day Hike on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Natalie Simon, environmental education specialist at Moraine and McConnells Mills state parks, center, tells attendees of the First Day Hike along Pleasant Valley Trail at Moraine State Park about beaver activity on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
The ball drops as attendees touch it during the Harmony Silvester Celebration on New Year's Eve, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
The ball drops as attendees touch it during the Harmony Silvester Celebration on New Year's Eve, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Joshua Hassan participates in Christmas tree throwing during the Harmony Silvester Celebration on New Year's Eve, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Ted Zablocki approaches the finish line during the 5K Run ahead of the Harmony Silvester Celebration on New Year's Eve, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
The ball drops as attendees touch it during the Harmony Silvester Celebration on New Year's Eve, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
The ball drops as attendees touch it during the Harmony Silvester Celebration on New Year's Eve, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Cliff Laschon participates in Christmas tree throwing during the Harmony Silvester Celebration on New Year's Eve, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
The ball drops as attendees touch it during the Harmony Silvester Celebration on New Year's Eve, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Nancy Wolff and Chris Boles ring in the New Year with party horns after the ball drop during the Harmony Silvester Celebration on New Year's Eve, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Attendees watch fireworks after the ball drop during the Harmony Silvester Celebration on New Year's Eve, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
The ball drops as attendees touch it during the Harmony Silvester Celebration on New Year's Eve, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
The ball drops as attendees touch it during the Harmony Silvester Celebration on New Year's Eve, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
The ball drops as attendees touch it during the Harmony Silvester Celebration on New Year's Eve, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Cliff Laschon participates in Christmas tree throwing during the Harmony Silvester Celebration on New Year's Eve, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
The ball drops as attendees touch it during the Harmony Silvester Celebration on New Year's Eve, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
B. Drane participates in Christmas tree throwing during the Harmony Silvester Celebration on New Year's Eve, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Jason Smith approaches the finish line during the 5K Run ahead of the Harmony Silvester Celebration on New Year's Eve, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Ryan Salazar hands out silver beads ahead of the ball drop during the Harmony Silvester Celebration on New Year's Eve, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
The ball drops as attendees touch it during the Harmony Silvester Celebration on New Year's Eve, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
The ball drops as attendees touch it during the Harmony Silvester Celebration on New Year's Eve, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
The ball drops as attendees touch it during the Harmony Silvester Celebration on New Year's Eve, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Runners take off at the start line during the 5K Run ahead of during the Harmony Silvester Celebration on New Year's Eve, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Zach Leachman is cheered on as he becomes the first runner to cross the finish line during the 5K Run ahead of during the Harmony Silvester Celebration on New Year's Eve, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Mars swimmer Luke Lamb swims the backstroke, one of his strongest races, at the Rose E. Schneider Family YMCA in Cranberry Township on Monday, Dec. 31, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw
Mars swimmer Luke Lamb swims the backstroke, one of his strongest races, at the Rose E. Schneider Family YMCA in Cranberry Township on Monday, Dec. 31, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw
Mars swimmer Luke Lamb swims the backstroke, one of his strongest races, at the Rose E. Schneider Family YMCA in Cranberry Township on Monday, Dec. 31, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw
Mars swimmer Luke Lamb is a WPIAL and PIAA champion. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw
Mars swimmer Luke Lamb is a WPIAL and PIAA champion. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw
Mars swimmer Luke Lamb is a WPIAL and PIAA champion. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw
Dawn Heiser celebrates the New Year by painting at a New Year's Eve party at Steele's Brushes and Ceramics in Butler on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Kingston Brown, 8, dressed in a Happy New Year hat, plays bingo and monopoly with his family during a New Year's Eve party at Steele's Brushes and Ceramics in Butler on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Kingston Brown, 8, dressed in a Happy New Year hat, plays bingo and monopoly with his family during a New Year's Eve party at Steele's Brushes and Ceramics in Butler on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Haddie Brown,12, wears a Happy New Year hat while playing monopoly with her family during a New Year's Eve party at Steele's Brushes and Ceramics in Butler on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Haddie Brown,12, wears a Happy New Year hat while playing monopoly with her family during a New Year's Eve party at Steele's Brushes and Ceramics in Butler on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Kingston Brown, 8, dressed in a Happy New Year hat, plays bingo and monopoly with his family during a New Year's Eve party at Steele's Brushes and Ceramics in Butler on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Donna Bittner celebrates the New Year by painting at a New Year's Eve party at Steele's Brushes and Ceramics in Butler on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle