A photo of Dorothy Cygan at a previous pierogi sale is displayed at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, as seen on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Old photos of previous pierogi sales are displayed at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, as seen on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Gene Lesney, left, and Ron Markiw, who are involved in pierogi sales at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, pose near the stove where the pierogies are made on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Gene Lesney, left, and Ron Markiw, who are involved in pierogi sales at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, pose near the stove where the pierogies are made on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Ron Markiw poses with the potato peeler he mans during the making of pierogies for pierogi sales at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Gene Lesney, left, and Ron Markiw, who are involved in pierogi sales at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, pose near the stove where the pierogies are made on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
From left, Gene Lesney, The Rev. Yurii Bobko, Steve Sheptak, Maria Corbin and Ron Markiw, all of whom are involved in pierogi sales at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, pose in the kitchen where the pierogies are made on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Old photos of previous pierogi sales are displayed at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, as seen on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Old photos of previous pierogi sales are displayed at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, as seen on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Old photos of previous pierogi sales are displayed at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, as seen on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Old photos of previous pierogi sales are displayed at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, as seen on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
From left, The Rev. Yurii Bobko, Gene Lesney, Steve Sheptak, Maria Corbin and Ron Markiw, all of whom are involved in pierogi sales at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, pose in the kitchen where the pierogies are made on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Steve Blass, famed Pittsburgh Pirates retired pitcher, talks with Patricia Butcher, a student practical nurse, and shows off his World Series ring after a discussion about mental health as part of a roundtable sponsored by Allegheny Health Network’s Chill Mobile in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Pirates Charities in Cranberry Township on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Steve Blass, famed Pittsburgh Pirates retired pitcher, recalls how his mental health was affected after he was not longer able to pitch after being diagnosed with what is now called Steve Blass Disease during a series of mental health programs created by Allegheny Health Network’s Chill Mobile in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Pirates Charities in Cranberry Township on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Steve Blass, famed Pittsburgh Pirates retired pitcher, recalls how his mental health was affected after learning he would not be able to pitch again after being diagnosed with what is now called Steve Blass Disease during a series of mental health programs created by Allegheny Health Network’s Chill Mobile in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Pirates Charities in Cranberry Township on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Steve Blass, famed Pittsburgh Pirates retired pitcher, recalls how his mental health was affected after learning he would no longer be able to pitch again after being diagnosed with what is now called Steve Blass Disease during a series of mental health programs created by Allegheny Health Network’s Chill Mobile in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Pirates Charities in Cranberry Township on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Madison Noullet, left, and Makenna Hild wave their arms to move the stars projected on the walls inside the Chill Mobile vehicle to help calm themselves and work on their mental health in Cranberry Township on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Chill Mobile, a retrofitted SUV that helps people of all ages learn how to help manage their mental health, is seen in Cranberry Township on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Chill Mobile, a retrofitted SUV that helps people of all ages learn how to help manage their mental health, is seen in Cranberry Township on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Bill Riding, a body tech at Joe Pierrel Auto, works on diagnosing and repairing a vehicle on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
A car bumper held together by straps after hitting a dear is held in cue at Joe Pierrel Auto in Butler on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Remnants of deer hair remain on a vehicle after its driver struck a deer, as seen at Joe Pierrel Auto on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Bill Riding looks underneath a vehicle for structural damage after its driver hit a deer on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
John Caffro of New Castle has been restoring classic cars since he was a child. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
John Caffro holds his award from Ford for being a Senior Master Technician for 10 years on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
John Caffro's Jeep sits in the center of his shop in New Castle on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, where he works to restore classic cars.Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
An air compressor that once belonged to his grandfather hangs on the wall in John Caffro's New Castle garage, where he works to restore cars. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
John Caffro's grandfather helped him start out his business by giving him his tool box and tools many years ago. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
John Caffro works in his garage in New Castle on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, where he works to restore classic cars. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
John Caffro works on the engine of this classic Lincoln that once belonged to his grandfather on Friday, Sept. 27,l 2024. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Shown are two of the classic cars John Caffro has been restoring in his shop in New Castle on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
John Caffro rebuilds an engine for a classic Lincoln that once belonged to his grandfather on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
P.J. Roup receives a document of authentication from Cassandra Coleman to authenticate the Liberty Tree planted beside the Moraine State Park office on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Congressman U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly, R-16th, speaks about the importance of the Liberty Tree initiative on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, at Moraine State Park. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Brian Flores, assistant park manager at Moraine State Park, expresses gratitude for those who made the Liberty Tree initiative possible at the park on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Leslie Osche speaks to attendees during a ceremonial planting of the Liberty Tree beside the Moraine State Park office on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Congressman U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly, R-16th, speaks about the importance of the Liberty Tree initiative on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, at Moraine State Park. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Congressman U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly, R-16th, speaks about the importance of the Liberty Tree initiative on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, at Moraine State Park. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
From left, Kevin Boozel, Diane Marburger, Lisa Lotz, Molly Mulig, Leslie Osche, Kimberly Geyer, Cassandra Coleman, P.J. Roup and Mike Kelly pose for a ceremonial picture with the new Liberty Tree on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, beside the Moraine State Park office, Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
A Liberty Tree was planted beside the Moraine State Park office on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
P.J. Roup talks about the journey of George Washington during a ceremonial planting of a Liberty Tree at Moraine State Park on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
A plaque describing the importance of the Liberty Tree stands beside the Moraine State Park office on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Sam Zurzolo speaks during former President Donald Trump's rally at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Sam Zurzolo takes the stage during former President Donald Trump's rally at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Butler County Commissioner Kim Geyer, left, and Leslie Osche take the stage during former President Donald Trump's rally at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Butter County Commissioner Leslie Osche speaks during former President Donald Trump's rally at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Butter County Commissioner Leslie Osche speaks during former President Donald Trump's rally at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Butler County Commissioner Kim Geyer speaks during former President Donald Trump's rally at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
A photo of Dorothy Cygan at a previous pierogi sale is displayed at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, as seen on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Old photos of previous pierogi sales are displayed at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, as seen on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Gene Lesney, left, and Ron Markiw, who are involved in pierogi sales at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, pose near the stove where the pierogies are made on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Gene Lesney, left, and Ron Markiw, who are involved in pierogi sales at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, pose near the stove where the pierogies are made on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Ron Markiw poses with the potato peeler he mans during the making of pierogies for pierogi sales at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Gene Lesney, left, and Ron Markiw, who are involved in pierogi sales at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, pose near the stove where the pierogies are made on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
From left, Gene Lesney, The Rev. Yurii Bobko, Steve Sheptak, Maria Corbin and Ron Markiw, all of whom are involved in pierogi sales at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, pose in the kitchen where the pierogies are made on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Old photos of previous pierogi sales are displayed at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, as seen on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Old photos of previous pierogi sales are displayed at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, as seen on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Old photos of previous pierogi sales are displayed at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, as seen on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Old photos of previous pierogi sales are displayed at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, as seen on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
From left, The Rev. Yurii Bobko, Gene Lesney, Steve Sheptak, Maria Corbin and Ron Markiw, all of whom are involved in pierogi sales at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, pose in the kitchen where the pierogies are made on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Steve Blass, famed Pittsburgh Pirates retired pitcher, talks with Patricia Butcher, a student practical nurse, and shows off his World Series ring after a discussion about mental health as part of a roundtable sponsored by Allegheny Health Network’s Chill Mobile in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Pirates Charities in Cranberry Township on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Steve Blass, famed Pittsburgh Pirates retired pitcher, recalls how his mental health was affected after he was not longer able to pitch after being diagnosed with what is now called Steve Blass Disease during a series of mental health programs created by Allegheny Health Network’s Chill Mobile in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Pirates Charities in Cranberry Township on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Steve Blass, famed Pittsburgh Pirates retired pitcher, recalls how his mental health was affected after learning he would not be able to pitch again after being diagnosed with what is now called Steve Blass Disease during a series of mental health programs created by Allegheny Health Network’s Chill Mobile in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Pirates Charities in Cranberry Township on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Steve Blass, famed Pittsburgh Pirates retired pitcher, recalls how his mental health was affected after learning he would no longer be able to pitch again after being diagnosed with what is now called Steve Blass Disease during a series of mental health programs created by Allegheny Health Network’s Chill Mobile in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Pirates Charities in Cranberry Township on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Madison Noullet, left, and Makenna Hild wave their arms to move the stars projected on the walls inside the Chill Mobile vehicle to help calm themselves and work on their mental health in Cranberry Township on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Chill Mobile, a retrofitted SUV that helps people of all ages learn how to help manage their mental health, is seen in Cranberry Township on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Chill Mobile, a retrofitted SUV that helps people of all ages learn how to help manage their mental health, is seen in Cranberry Township on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Bill Riding, a body tech at Joe Pierrel Auto, works on diagnosing and repairing a vehicle on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
A car bumper held together by straps after hitting a dear is held in cue at Joe Pierrel Auto in Butler on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Remnants of deer hair remain on a vehicle after its driver struck a deer, as seen at Joe Pierrel Auto on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Bill Riding looks underneath a vehicle for structural damage after its driver hit a deer on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
John Caffro of New Castle has been restoring classic cars since he was a child. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
John Caffro holds his award from Ford for being a Senior Master Technician for 10 years on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
John Caffro's Jeep sits in the center of his shop in New Castle on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, where he works to restore classic cars.Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
An air compressor that once belonged to his grandfather hangs on the wall in John Caffro's New Castle garage, where he works to restore cars. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
John Caffro's grandfather helped him start out his business by giving him his tool box and tools many years ago. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
John Caffro works in his garage in New Castle on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, where he works to restore classic cars. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
John Caffro works on the engine of this classic Lincoln that once belonged to his grandfather on Friday, Sept. 27,l 2024. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Shown are two of the classic cars John Caffro has been restoring in his shop in New Castle on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
John Caffro rebuilds an engine for a classic Lincoln that once belonged to his grandfather on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
P.J. Roup receives a document of authentication from Cassandra Coleman to authenticate the Liberty Tree planted beside the Moraine State Park office on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Congressman U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly, R-16th, speaks about the importance of the Liberty Tree initiative on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, at Moraine State Park. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Brian Flores, assistant park manager at Moraine State Park, expresses gratitude for those who made the Liberty Tree initiative possible at the park on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Leslie Osche speaks to attendees during a ceremonial planting of the Liberty Tree beside the Moraine State Park office on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Congressman U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly, R-16th, speaks about the importance of the Liberty Tree initiative on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, at Moraine State Park. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Congressman U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly, R-16th, speaks about the importance of the Liberty Tree initiative on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, at Moraine State Park. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
From left, Kevin Boozel, Diane Marburger, Lisa Lotz, Molly Mulig, Leslie Osche, Kimberly Geyer, Cassandra Coleman, P.J. Roup and Mike Kelly pose for a ceremonial picture with the new Liberty Tree on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, beside the Moraine State Park office, Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
A Liberty Tree was planted beside the Moraine State Park office on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
P.J. Roup talks about the journey of George Washington during a ceremonial planting of a Liberty Tree at Moraine State Park on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
A plaque describing the importance of the Liberty Tree stands beside the Moraine State Park office on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Sam Zurzolo speaks during former President Donald Trump's rally at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Sam Zurzolo takes the stage during former President Donald Trump's rally at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Butler County Commissioner Kim Geyer, left, and Leslie Osche take the stage during former President Donald Trump's rally at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Butter County Commissioner Leslie Osche speaks during former President Donald Trump's rally at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Butter County Commissioner Leslie Osche speaks during former President Donald Trump's rally at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Butler County Commissioner Kim Geyer speaks during former President Donald Trump's rally at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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