Photo Gallery: May 1, 2024

2024-05-01 00:15:00

Sgt. Gesuele A. Burello with Troop D places a flower in a wreath at the State Police Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen state police officers at the Butler Senior High School auditorium on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Aurora Shimko, 4, looks at the tadpoles that youth services librarian Tiffany Harkleroad is raising at the Butler Area Public Library on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

From left, Bud Spears, Ken Cranmer and Rick Alexander, who are residents at Concordia Lutheran Ministries in Jefferson Township, work to cover a storm drain grate so no ducklings will fall in after a heavy rain. See the story in the Wednesday, May 1, 2024, edition of the Butler Eagle. Paula Grubbs/Butler Eagle

Ann Toxell gives a lecture about Beatrix Potter at the Cranberry Public Library on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Zack Petroff/Butler Eagle

Seneca Valley’s Kallen Durbin hits the ball against Butler in a WPIAL Class 6A section 1 baseball game at Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Seneca Valley won 4-2. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Butler’s Kyle Casteel delivers a pitch against Seneca Valley in a WPIAL Class 6A section 1 baseball game at Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Seneca Valley won 4-2. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Seneca Valley’s Nick Parrotto (12) got hit in the back of the helmet by a pitch in a game against Butler in a WPIAL Class 6A section 1 baseball game at Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Seneca Valley won 4-2. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Seneca Valley’s Kallen Durbin (3) congratulates winning pitcher Ryan Rebholz (5) after defeating Butler in a WPIAL Class 6A section 1 baseball game at Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Seneca Valley won 4-2. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Seneca Valley relief pitcher Ryan Rebholz bunts the ball for an RBI and the winning run scored against Butler in a WPIAL Class 6A section 1 baseball game at Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Seneca Valley won 4-2. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Seneca Valley’s Ryan Rebholz delivers a pitch to a Butler batter in a WPIAL Class 6A section 1 baseball game at Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Seneca Valley won 4-2. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Seneca Valley’s Owen Malak (11) slides back to first with a tag from Butler’s Tanner Pry in a WPIAL Class 6A section 1 baseball game at Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Seneca Valley won 4-2. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Seneca Valley’s relief pitcher Ryan Rebholz shows his excitement after striking out a Butler batter to end the sixth inning in a WPIAL Class 6A section 1 baseball game at Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Seneca Valley won 4-2. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Seneca Valley outfielder Tyler McNany catches the ball in a game against Butler in a WPIAL Class 6A section 1 baseball game at Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Seneca Valley won 4-2. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Mimi Greenfield, of Cranberry Township, shows off her Beatrix Potter memorabilia as she and her friend Shirley Golden attended Ann Toxell’s lecture on Beatrix Potter at the Cranberry Public Library on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Zach Petroff/Butler Eagle

The many ducks living on the Concordia Lutheran Services residential campus in Jefferson Township have vast areas to search the grass for morsels of food, or to swim in a pond. See the story in the Wednesday, May 1, 2024, edition of the Butler Eagle. Paula Grubbs/Butler Eagle

Bud Spears attempts to feed a pair of ducks from his hand. Spears initiated a protection project at Concordia Lutheran Services in Jefferson Township that prevents ducklings from falling into the storm drains. See the story in the Wednesday, May 1, 2024, edition of the Butler Eagle. Paula Grubbs/Butler Eagle

Aurora Shimko, 4, looks at the tadpoles that youth services librarian Tiffany Harkleroad is taking care of at the Butler Area Public Library, on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Youth services librarian Tiffany Harkleroad feeds the tadpoles she is taking care of at the Butler Area Public Library on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Youth services librarian Tiffany Harkleroad checks on the tadpoles she is taking care of at the Butler Area Public Library on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Youth services librarian Tiffany Harkleroad is raising tadpoles at the Butler Area Public Library, as seen on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Maj. William A. Maitland, Area 1 commander, welcomes attendees at the State Police Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen state police officers Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the Butler Senior High School auditorium. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Troop D listens to opening remarks from commanding officer Capt. Lisa A. Jobe at the State Police Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen state police officers Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the Butler Senior High School auditorium. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Criminal investigation section commander Lt. Donald L. Sankey III with Troop D salutes during the Call of Honor at the State Police Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen state police officers Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the Butler Senior High School auditorium. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Commanding officer of Troop D Capt. Lisa A. Jobe salutes during the presentation of colors at the State Police Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen state police officers Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the Butler Senior High School auditorium. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Sgt. Gesuele A. Burello with Troop D carries a wreath with flowers at the State Police Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen state police officers Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the Butler Senior High School auditorium. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Trooper Richard A. Giustini, Lodge 54 president, does the Call of Honor at the State Police Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen state police officers Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the Butler Senior High School auditorium. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Commanding officer of Troop D Capt. Lisa A. Jobe gives opening remarks at the State Police Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen state police officers Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the Butler Senior High School auditorium. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Roxia Boykin places a flower in a wreath in memory of her brother, Pvt. Frank J. Bowen, who died in the line of duty, at the State Police Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen state police officers Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the Butler Senior High School auditorium. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

The PSP Ceremonial Unit presents the colors at the State Police Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen state police officers Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the Butler Senior High School auditorium. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Retired Maj. Byron L. Locke speaks at the State Police Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen state police officers Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the Butler Senior High School auditorium. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Sgt. Gesuele A. Burello with Troop D places a flower in a wreath at the State Police Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen state police officers at the Butler Senior High School auditorium on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Aurora Shimko, 4, looks at the tadpoles that youth services librarian Tiffany Harkleroad is raising at the Butler Area Public Library on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
From left, Bud Spears, Ken Cranmer and Rick Alexander, who are residents at Concordia Lutheran Ministries in Jefferson Township, work to cover a storm drain grate so no ducklings will fall in after a heavy rain. See the story in the Wednesday, May 1, 2024, edition of the Butler Eagle. Paula Grubbs/Butler Eagle
Ann Toxell gives a lecture about Beatrix Potter at the Cranberry Public Library on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Zack Petroff/Butler Eagle
Seneca Valley’s Kallen Durbin hits the ball against Butler in a WPIAL Class 6A section 1 baseball game at Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Seneca Valley won 4-2. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Butler’s Kyle Casteel delivers a pitch against Seneca Valley in a WPIAL Class 6A section 1 baseball game at Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Seneca Valley won 4-2. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Seneca Valley’s Nick Parrotto (12) got hit in the back of the helmet by a pitch in a game against Butler in a WPIAL Class 6A section 1 baseball game at Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Seneca Valley won 4-2. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Seneca Valley’s Kallen Durbin (3) congratulates winning pitcher Ryan Rebholz (5) after defeating Butler in a WPIAL Class 6A section 1 baseball game at Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Seneca Valley won 4-2. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Seneca Valley relief pitcher Ryan Rebholz bunts the ball for an RBI and the winning run scored against Butler in a WPIAL Class 6A section 1 baseball game at Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Seneca Valley won 4-2. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Seneca Valley’s Ryan Rebholz delivers a pitch to a Butler batter in a WPIAL Class 6A section 1 baseball game at Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Seneca Valley won 4-2. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Seneca Valley’s Owen Malak (11) slides back to first with a tag from Butler’s Tanner Pry in a WPIAL Class 6A section 1 baseball game at Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Seneca Valley won 4-2. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Seneca Valley’s relief pitcher Ryan Rebholz shows his excitement after striking out a Butler batter to end the sixth inning in a WPIAL Class 6A section 1 baseball game at Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Seneca Valley won 4-2. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Seneca Valley outfielder Tyler McNany catches the ball in a game against Butler in a WPIAL Class 6A section 1 baseball game at Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Seneca Valley won 4-2. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Mimi Greenfield, of Cranberry Township, shows off her Beatrix Potter memorabilia as she and her friend Shirley Golden attended Ann Toxell’s lecture on Beatrix Potter at the Cranberry Public Library on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Zach Petroff/Butler Eagle
The many ducks living on the Concordia Lutheran Services residential campus in Jefferson Township have vast areas to search the grass for morsels of food, or to swim in a pond. See the story in the Wednesday, May 1, 2024, edition of the Butler Eagle. Paula Grubbs/Butler Eagle
Bud Spears attempts to feed a pair of ducks from his hand. Spears initiated a protection project at Concordia Lutheran Services in Jefferson Township that prevents ducklings from falling into the storm drains. See the story in the Wednesday, May 1, 2024, edition of the Butler Eagle. Paula Grubbs/Butler Eagle
From left, Bud Spears, Ken Cranmer and Rick Alexander, who are residents at Concordia Lutheran Ministries in Jefferson Township, work to cover a storm drain grate so no ducklings will fall in after a heavy rain. See the story in the Wednesday, May 1, 2024, edition of the Butler Eagle. Paula Grubbs/Butler Eagle
Aurora Shimko, 4, looks at the tadpoles that youth services librarian Tiffany Harkleroad is taking care of at the Butler Area Public Library, on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Youth services librarian Tiffany Harkleroad feeds the tadpoles she is taking care of at the Butler Area Public Library on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Youth services librarian Tiffany Harkleroad checks on the tadpoles she is taking care of at the Butler Area Public Library on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Youth services librarian Tiffany Harkleroad is raising tadpoles at the Butler Area Public Library, as seen on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Maj. William A. Maitland, Area 1 commander, welcomes attendees at the State Police Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen state police officers Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the Butler Senior High School auditorium. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Troop D listens to opening remarks from commanding officer Capt. Lisa A. Jobe at the State Police Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen state police officers Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the Butler Senior High School auditorium. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Criminal investigation section commander Lt. Donald L. Sankey III with Troop D salutes during the Call of Honor at the State Police Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen state police officers Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the Butler Senior High School auditorium. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Commanding officer of Troop D Capt. Lisa A. Jobe salutes during the presentation of colors at the State Police Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen state police officers Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the Butler Senior High School auditorium. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Sgt. Gesuele A. Burello with Troop D carries a wreath with flowers at the State Police Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen state police officers Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the Butler Senior High School auditorium. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Trooper Richard A. Giustini, Lodge 54 president, does the Call of Honor at the State Police Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen state police officers Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the Butler Senior High School auditorium. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Commanding officer of Troop D Capt. Lisa A. Jobe gives opening remarks at the State Police Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen state police officers Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the Butler Senior High School auditorium. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Troop D listens to opening remarks from commanding officer Capt. Lisa A. Jobe at the State Police Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen state police officers Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the Butler Senior High School auditorium. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Roxia Boykin places a flower in a wreath in memory of her brother, Pvt. Frank J. Bowen, who died in the line of duty, at the State Police Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen state police officers Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the Butler Senior High School auditorium. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Commanding officer of Troop D Capt. Lisa A. Jobe gives opening remarks at the State Police Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen state police officers Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the Butler Senior High School auditorium. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
The PSP Ceremonial Unit presents the colors at the State Police Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen state police officers Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the Butler Senior High School auditorium. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Sgt. Gesuele A. Burello with Troop D carries a wreath with flowers at the State Police Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen state police officers Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the Butler Senior High School auditorium. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Commanding officer of Troop D Capt. Lisa A. Jobe gives opening remarks at the State Police Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen state police officers Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the Butler Senior High School auditorium. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Commanding officer of Troop D Capt. Lisa A. Jobe gives opening remarks at the State Police Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen state police officers Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the Butler Senior High School auditorium. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Criminal investigation section commander Lt. Donald L. Sankey III with Troop D salutes during the Call of Honor at the State Police Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen state police officers Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the Butler Senior High School auditorium. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Troop D listens to opening remarks from commanding officer Capt. Lisa A. Jobe at the State Police Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen state police officers Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the Butler Senior High School auditorium. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
The PSP Ceremonial Unit presents the colors at the State Police Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen state police officers Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the Butler Senior High School auditorium. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Retired Maj. Byron L. Locke speaks at the State Police Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen state police officers Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the Butler Senior High School auditorium. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle