Photo Gallery: March 31, 2025

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Jack Riggio speaks about his project to erect a memorial to Tuskegee Airman Carl J. Woods Jr. during a Memorial Dedication ceremony at the Mars VFW Post 7505 on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

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Master of ceremonies Mark Riggio leads attendees in the Boy Scout Oath during a Memorial Dedication ceremony at the Mars VFW Post 7505 for a memorial to Tuskegee Airman Carl J. Woods Jr. on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Morgan Phillips

State Rep. Stephenie Scialabba, R-16th, speaks during a Memorial Dedication ceremony at the Mars VFW Post 7505 for a memorial to Tuskegee Airman Carl J. Woods Jr. on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Morgan Phillips

Mars Mayor Gregg Hartung presents Jack Riggio with a plaque honoring his project to erect a memorial to Tuskegee Airman Carl J. Woods Jr. during a Memorial Dedication ceremony at the Mars VFW Post 7505 on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Morgan Phillips

Master of ceremonies Mark Riggio, center, salutes the flag during a Memorial Dedication ceremony at the Mars VFW Post 7505 for a memorial to Tuskegee Airman Carl J. Woods Jr. on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Morgan Phillips

Butler County Commissioner Kim Geyer speaks during a Memorial Dedication ceremony at the Mars VFW Post 7505 for a memorial to Tuskegee Airman Carl J. Woods Jr. on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Morgan Phillips

Pine-Richland/Mars Air Color Guard members Ryan Galbrith, from left, Rachel Snyder and Andrew Snyder present the flag during a Memorial Dedication ceremony at the Mars VFW Post 7505 for a memorial to Tuskegee Airman Carl J. Woods Jr. on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Morgan Phillips

Jack Riggio, left, and Mars Mayor Gregg Hartung shake hands at the memorial to Tuskegee Airman Carl J. Woods Jr. while a Mars VFW member gives them a thumbs up during a Memorial Dedication ceremony at the Mars VFW Post 7505 on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Morgan Phillips

Attendees say the Pledge of Allegiance during a Memorial Dedication ceremony at the Mars VFW Post 7505 for a memorial to Tuskegee Airman Carl J. Woods Jr. on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Morgan Phillips

Anna Marie Powers admires a painting by local artist Shauna McChesney at the Community Meal Ministry Annual Gala and Art Show fundraiser at St. Michael's Hall on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Artist Shauna McChesney had several pieces for sale at the Community Meal Ministry Annual Gala and Art Show fundraiser at St. Michael's Hall on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Slippery Rock University student Josiah Jordan serves guests at the Community Meal Ministry Annual Gala and Art Show fundraiser at St. Michael's Hall on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Local artist Jenn Spryn poses with one of her raised textured paintings at the Community Meal Ministry Annual Gala and Art Show fundraiser at St. Michael's Hall on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Vince Tavolario provides entertainment for the Community Meal Ministry Annual Gala and Art Show fundraiser at St. Michael's Hall on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Local artist Paul Means stands next to his work on display and for sale at the Community Meal Ministry Annual Gala and Art Show fundraiser at St. Michael's Hall on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Teresa Dailey and Anna Marie Powers check out the basket raffle items at the Community Meal Ministry Annual Gala and Art Show fundraiser at St. Michael's Hall on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Local artist Mark Hall at the Community Meal Ministry Annual Gala and Art Show fundraiser at St. Michael's Hall on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Local artist Mark Hall talks to potential buyer, Shirley Kerr, about his painting of Italy at the Community Meal Ministry Annual Gala and Art Show fundraiser at St. Michael's Hall on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Artist Lizz Ford had some of her large paintings for sale and displayed at the Community Meal Ministry Annual Gala and Art Show fundraiser at St. Michael's Hall on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Donna Sybert, Butler Eagle managing Eeitor, presents the 2025 Soroptimist Club Ruby Award to Becky Plymale during a luncheon sponsored by the Soroptimist International of Butler County on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

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Becky Plymale presents the 2025 Community Ruby Award to Justine Brown during a luncheon sponsored by the Soroptimist International of Butler County on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw

Justine Brown speaks to attendees after receiving the 2025 Community Ruby Award during a luncheon sponsored by the Soroptimist International of Butler County on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw

Justine Brown, left, and Becky Plymale embrace as Brown receives the 2025 Community Ruby Award during a luncheon sponsored by the Soroptimist International of Butler County on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw

Becky Plymale holds a bundle of flowers after receiving the 2025 Soroptimist Club Ruby Award during a luncheon sponsored by the Soroptimist International of Butler County on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw

Jessamyn Butler, an advocate for the Western Pennsylvania Bleeding Disorders Foundation, left, and Jessica Lee, development director for the foundation, stand Wednesday morning, March 26, 2025, with a proclamation from the Butler County Commissioners for Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month. Eddie Trizzino/Butler Eagle

Jessamyn Butler, an advocate for the Western Pennsylvania Bleeding Disorders Foundation, stands Wednesday morning, March 26, 2025, with a proclamation from the Butler County Commissioners for Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month. Eddie Trizzino/Butler Eagle

Jack Riggio speaks about his project to erect a memorial to Tuskegee Airman Carl J. Woods Jr. during a Memorial Dedication ceremony at the Mars VFW Post 7505 on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Morgan Phillips
Master of ceremonies Mark Riggio leads attendees in the Boy Scout Oath during a Memorial Dedication ceremony at the Mars VFW Post 7505 for a memorial to Tuskegee Airman Carl J. Woods Jr. on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Morgan Phillips
State Rep. Stephenie Scialabba, R-16th, speaks during a Memorial Dedication ceremony at the Mars VFW Post 7505 for a memorial to Tuskegee Airman Carl J. Woods Jr. on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Morgan Phillips
Mars Mayor Gregg Hartung presents Jack Riggio with a plaque honoring his project to erect a memorial to Tuskegee Airman Carl J. Woods Jr. during a Memorial Dedication ceremony at the Mars VFW Post 7505 on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Morgan Phillips
Master of ceremonies Mark Riggio, center, salutes the flag during a Memorial Dedication ceremony at the Mars VFW Post 7505 for a memorial to Tuskegee Airman Carl J. Woods Jr. on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Morgan Phillips
Butler County Commissioner Kim Geyer speaks during a Memorial Dedication ceremony at the Mars VFW Post 7505 for a memorial to Tuskegee Airman Carl J. Woods Jr. on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Morgan Phillips
Pine-Richland/Mars Air Color Guard members Ryan Galbrith, from left, Rachel Snyder and Andrew Snyder present the flag during a Memorial Dedication ceremony at the Mars VFW Post 7505 for a memorial to Tuskegee Airman Carl J. Woods Jr. on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Morgan Phillips
State Rep. Stephenie Scialabba, R-16th, speaks during a Memorial Dedication ceremony at the Mars VFW Post 7505 for a memorial to Tuskegee Airman Carl J. Woods Jr. on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Morgan Phillips
Jack Riggio, left, and Mars Mayor Gregg Hartung shake hands at the memorial to Tuskegee Airman Carl J. Woods Jr. while a Mars VFW member gives them a thumbs up during a Memorial Dedication ceremony at the Mars VFW Post 7505 on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Morgan Phillips
Pine-Richland/Mars Air Color Guard members Ryan Galbrith, from left, Rachel Snyder and Andrew Snyder present the flag during a Memorial Dedication ceremony at the Mars VFW Post 7505 for a memorial to Tuskegee Airman Carl J. Woods Jr. on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Morgan Phillips
Attendees say the Pledge of Allegiance during a Memorial Dedication ceremony at the Mars VFW Post 7505 for a memorial to Tuskegee Airman Carl J. Woods Jr. on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Morgan Phillips
Anna Marie Powers admires a painting by local artist Shauna McChesney at the Community Meal Ministry Annual Gala and Art Show fundraiser at St. Michael's Hall on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Artist Shauna McChesney had several pieces for sale at the Community Meal Ministry Annual Gala and Art Show fundraiser at St. Michael's Hall on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Slippery Rock University student Josiah Jordan serves guests at the Community Meal Ministry Annual Gala and Art Show fundraiser at St. Michael's Hall on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Local artist Jenn Spryn poses with one of her raised textured paintings at the Community Meal Ministry Annual Gala and Art Show fundraiser at St. Michael's Hall on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Vince Tavolario provides entertainment for the Community Meal Ministry Annual Gala and Art Show fundraiser at St. Michael's Hall on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Local artist Paul Means stands next to his work on display and for sale at the Community Meal Ministry Annual Gala and Art Show fundraiser at St. Michael's Hall on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Teresa Dailey and Anna Marie Powers check out the basket raffle items at the Community Meal Ministry Annual Gala and Art Show fundraiser at St. Michael's Hall on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Local artist Mark Hall at the Community Meal Ministry Annual Gala and Art Show fundraiser at St. Michael's Hall on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Local artist Mark Hall talks to potential buyer, Shirley Kerr, about his painting of Italy at the Community Meal Ministry Annual Gala and Art Show fundraiser at St. Michael's Hall on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Artist Lizz Ford had some of her large paintings for sale and displayed at the Community Meal Ministry Annual Gala and Art Show fundraiser at St. Michael's Hall on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Donna Sybert, Butler Eagle managing Eeitor, presents the 2025 Soroptimist Club Ruby Award to Becky Plymale during a luncheon sponsored by the Soroptimist International of Butler County on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw
Becky Plymale presents the 2025 Community Ruby Award to Justine Brown during a luncheon sponsored by the Soroptimist International of Butler County on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw
Becky Plymale presents the 2025 Community Ruby Award to Justine Brown during a luncheon sponsored by the Soroptimist International of Butler County on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw
Justine Brown speaks to attendees after receiving the 2025 Community Ruby Award during a luncheon sponsored by the Soroptimist International of Butler County on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw
Justine Brown, left, and Becky Plymale embrace as Brown receives the 2025 Community Ruby Award during a luncheon sponsored by the Soroptimist International of Butler County on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw
Becky Plymale holds a bundle of flowers after receiving the 2025 Soroptimist Club Ruby Award during a luncheon sponsored by the Soroptimist International of Butler County on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Rob McGraw
Jessamyn Butler, an advocate for the Western Pennsylvania Bleeding Disorders Foundation, left, and Jessica Lee, development director for the foundation, stand Wednesday morning, March 26, 2025, with a proclamation from the Butler County Commissioners for Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month. Eddie Trizzino/Butler Eagle
Jessamyn Butler, an advocate for the Western Pennsylvania Bleeding Disorders Foundation, stands Wednesday morning, March 26, 2025, with a proclamation from the Butler County Commissioners for Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month. Eddie Trizzino/Butler Eagle