Photo Gallery: Sunday, May 5, 2024

May 04, 2024 Last Updated: May 04, 2024 07:11 AM Daily Photo Gallery

Eagle staff writer Molly Miller is a finalist in Excellence in Journalistic Craft Achievement for her spot news photograph titled “Historic Center Avenue Building Burns.” She took the picture Sept. 15, 2023, as firefighters battled a fire in a vacant building at the corner of South Cliff Street and Center Avenue in Butler. Molly Miller/Butler Eagle

Judy Schnur, Art Schnur's widow, is flanked by Art's best friend, John Hasychak, and his great-granddaughter, Lindsey Green. An unusual circle of friendship occurred between the group

Judy Schnur, Art Schnur's widow, is flanked by Art's best friend, John Hasychak, and his great-granddaughter, Lindsey Green. An unusual circle of friendship occurred between the grou

Pictured at the legislative breakfast Friday morning, May 3, 2024, at the Steamfitters Event Center are, from left, State Rep. Tim Bonner, R-17th, State Sen. Elder Vogel, R-47th, president of the Butler County Chamber of Commerce Jordan Grady, State Rep. Stephenie Scialabba, R-12th, State Sen. Scott Hutchinson, R-21st, State Rep. Aaron Bernstine, R-8th, Allen Hassler of Armstrong and State Rep. Marci Mustello, R-11th. Tracy Leturgey/Butler Eagle

On Thursday, May 2, 2024, Jim Zanella, owner of Zanella’s Mini Mart, talks about how his customers were affected when he was closed. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

A customer buys lunch at Zanella’s Mini Mart on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Hot sausage sandwich are sikd at Zanella’s Mini Mart on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Zanella’s employee Gloria Riding pulls a pizza out of the oven at the mini mart on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

French bread pizza is placed in the hot food case at Zanella’s Mini Mart on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

A pepperoni pizza is fresh out of the oven at Zanella’s Mini Mart on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Zanella’s employee Gloria Riding cuts a pizza for a customer at the mini mart on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Jim Zanella, owner of Zanella’s Mini Mart, shows a old gas price sign he saved at the mart on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

John Brere takes a moment to himself during the memorial bike ride on Friday, May 3, 2024, for recently deceased Tyler Coon as he stops at the site of Coon’s accident. Zach Petroff/Butler Eagle

Friends of Tyler Coon, who died in a motorcycle crash on April 28, stop by site of the accident during their memorial motorcycle ride on Friday, May 3, 2024, in Evans City and Mars. Zach Petroff/Butler Eagle

Nick Goddard sits next to the site where Tyler Coon died in the motorcycle crash in April. Zach Petroff/Butler Eagle

Nick Goddard and John Briere mourn the death of their friend Tyler Coon at the site of his accident on Friday, May 3, 2024, in Evans City. Zach Petroff/Butler Eagle

BC Cager Annie Rizzo, right, battles for the ball against Steel City Pursuit during their basketball game at Rivalry at The Rock on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Robert N. Aebersold Student Recreation Center. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Steel City Pursuit team member Paula Franetti, left, clasps hands with BC Cager Annie Rizzo after their basketball game on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Rivalry at The Rock at Robert N. Aebersold Student Recreation Center. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

BC Cager Suzanne Faller, center, works to protect the ball from Steel City Pursuit during their game at Rivalry at The Rock on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Robert N. Aebersold Student Recreation Center. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

BC Cager Susan Heiss, left, attempts to reach the net during a basketball against Steel City Pursuit at Rivalry at The Rock on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Robert N. Aebersold Student Recreation Center. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

BC Cager Susan Heiss, left, battles with Steel City Pursuit to reach the net during their basketball game at Rivalry at The Rock on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Robert N. Aebersold Student Recreation Center on Saturday, April 20. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Steel City Pursuit team member Paula Franetti, left, clasps hands with BC Cager Annie Rizzo after their basketball game at Rivalry at The Rock on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Robert N. Aebersold Student Recreation Center on Saturday, April 20. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Suzanne Faller with the BC Cagers team in the 70-74 age division signs a banner honoring deceased players during the Rivalry at The Rock on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Robert N. Aebersold Student Recreation Center on Saturday, April 20. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Steel City Pursuit team member Paula Franetti hugs BC Cager Susan Heiss after their basketball game at Rivalry at The Rock on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Robert N. Aebersold Student Recreation Center on Saturday, April 20. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

BC Cager Suzanne Faller, left, steals the ball from Steel City Pursuit during their basketball game at Rivalry at The Rock on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Robert N. Aebersold Student Recreation Center on Saturday, April 20. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Steel City Pursuit team member Paula Franetti makes a layup during their basketball game at Rivalry at The Rock on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Robert N. Aebersold Student Recreation Center on Saturday, April 20. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

BC Cager Suzanne Faller, right, attempts to block Steel City Pursuit from scoring during their basketball game at Rivalry at The Rock on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Robert N. Aebersold Student Recreation Center on Saturday, April 20. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Seneca Valley head coach Marlene Hames gives high-fives after the sixth inning during their matchup with Canon-McMillian in WPIAL 6A section 1 softball game at Seneca Valley on Friday, May 3, 2024. Seneca Valley beat Canon-McMillan with a final score of 7-0. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

The Seneca Valley bench gets ready to greet their teammate, Lexie Hames (44) after she hit a homerun against Canon-McMillian during a WPIAL 6A section 1 softball game at Seneca Valley on Friday, May 3, 2024. Seneca Valley beat Canon-McMillan with a final score of 7-0. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

The Seneca Valley bench gets ready to greet the teammate Lexie Hames (44) after she hit a homerun against Canon-McMillian during a WPIAL 6A section 1 softball game at Seneca Valley on Friday, May 3, 2024. Seneca Valley beat Canon-McMillan with a final score of 7-0. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Seneca Valley’s Neve Miller (20) jumps up to let the outfield know there are two outs against Canon-McMillian during a WPIAL 6A section 1 softball game at Seneca Valley on Friday, May 3, 2024. Seneca Valley beat Canon-McMillan with a final score of 7-0. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Seneca Valley’s Lexie Hames (44) watches the ball go over the fence as she hits a homerun against Canon-McMillian during a WPIAL 6A section 1 softball game at Seneca Valley on Friday, May 3, 2024. Seneca Valley beat Canon-McMillan with a final score of 7-0. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Seneca Valley’s Lexie Hames (44) hits a two run homerun against Canon-McMillian during a WPIAL 6A section 1 softball game at Seneca Valley on Friday, May 3, 2024. Seneca Valley beat Canon-McMillan with a final score of 7-0. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Seneca Valley’s Anna Kalkowski (29) grabs a foul tip from Canon-McMillian’s Lyla Mowery (14) during a WPIAL 6A section 1 softball game at Seneca Valley on Friday, May 3, 2024. Seneca Valley beat Canon-McMillan with a final score of 7-0. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Seneca Valley’s Abby Kalkowski (18) slides safely into second base as Canon-McMillian’s Olivia Ford (24) applies the tag during a WPIAL 6A section 1 softball game at Seneca Valley on Friday, May 3, 2024. Seneca Valley beat Canon-McMillan with a final score of 7-0. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Seneca Valley’s Abby Kalkowski (18) gets a high-five after a base hit against Canon-McMillian during a WPIAL 6A section 1 softball game at Seneca Valley on Friday, May 3, 2024. Seneca Valley beat Canon-McMillan with a final score of 7-0. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Seneca Valley’s Bella Gross (8) hits the ball against Canon-McMillian during a WPIAL 6A section 1 softball game at Seneca Valley on Friday, May 3, 2024. Seneca Valley beat Canon-McMillan with a final score of 7-0. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Seneca Valley’s Abby Kalkowski (18) slides safely into second base as Canon-McMillan’s Olivia Ford (24) applies the tag during a WPIAL 6A section 1 softball game at Seneca Valley on Friday, May 3, 2024. Seneca Valley beat Canon-McMillan with a final score of 7-0. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Seneca Valley’s Bella Gross (18) hits the ball against Canon-McMillian during a WPIAL 6A section 1 softball game at Seneca Valley on Friday, May 3, 2024. Seneca Valley beat Canon-McMillan with a final score of 7-0. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Seneca Valley pitcher Lexi Hames (44) delivers a pitch to Canon-McMillian during a WPIAL 6A section 1 softball game at Seneca Valley on Friday, May 3, 2024. Seneca Valley beat Canon-McMillan with a final score of 7-0. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Eagle staff writer Molly Miller is a finalist in Excellence in Journalistic Craft Achievement for her spot news photograph titled “Historic Center Avenue Building Burns.” She took the picture Sept. 15, 2023, as firefighters battled a fire in a vacant building at the corner of South Cliff Street and Center Avenue in Butler. Molly Miller/Butler Eagle
Judy Schnur, Art Schnur's widow, is flanked by Art's best friend, John Hasychak, and his great-granddaughter, Lindsey Green. An unusual circle of friendship occurred between the group
Judy Schnur, Art Schnur's widow, is flanked by Art's best friend, John Hasychak, and his great-granddaughter, Lindsey Green. An unusual circle of friendship occurred between the grou
Pictured at the legislative breakfast Friday morning, May 3, 2024, at the Steamfitters Event Center are, from left, State Rep. Tim Bonner, R-17th, State Sen. Elder Vogel, R-47th, president of the Butler County Chamber of Commerce Jordan Grady, State Rep. Stephenie Scialabba, R-12th, State Sen. Scott Hutchinson, R-21st, State Rep. Aaron Bernstine, R-8th, Allen Hassler of Armstrong and State Rep. Marci Mustello, R-11th. Tracy Leturgey/Butler Eagle
On Thursday, May 2, 2024, Jim Zanella, owner of Zanella’s Mini Mart, talks about how his customers were affected when he was closed. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
A customer buys lunch at Zanella’s Mini Mart on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Hot sausage sandwich are sikd at Zanella’s Mini Mart on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Zanella’s employee Gloria Riding pulls a pizza out of the oven at the mini mart on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
French bread pizza is placed in the hot food case at Zanella’s Mini Mart on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
A pepperoni pizza is fresh out of the oven at Zanella’s Mini Mart on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Zanella’s employee Gloria Riding cuts a pizza for a customer at the mini mart on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Jim Zanella, owner of Zanella’s Mini Mart, shows a old gas price sign he saved at the mart on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
John Brere takes a moment to himself during the memorial bike ride on Friday, May 3, 2024, for recently deceased Tyler Coon as he stops at the site of Coon’s accident. Zach Petroff/Butler Eagle
Friends of Tyler Coon, who died in a motorcycle crash on April 28, stop by site of the accident during their memorial motorcycle ride on Friday, May 3, 2024, in Evans City and Mars. Zach Petroff/Butler Eagle
Nick Goddard sits next to the site where Tyler Coon died in the motorcycle crash in April. Zach Petroff/Butler Eagle
Nick Goddard and John Briere mourn the death of their friend Tyler Coon at the site of his accident on Friday, May 3, 2024, in Evans City. Zach Petroff/Butler Eagle
BC Cager Annie Rizzo, right, battles for the ball against Steel City Pursuit during their basketball game at Rivalry at The Rock on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Robert N. Aebersold Student Recreation Center. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Steel City Pursuit team member Paula Franetti, left, clasps hands with BC Cager Annie Rizzo after their basketball game on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Rivalry at The Rock at Robert N. Aebersold Student Recreation Center. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
BC Cager Suzanne Faller, center, works to protect the ball from Steel City Pursuit during their game at Rivalry at The Rock on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Robert N. Aebersold Student Recreation Center. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
BC Cager Susan Heiss, left, attempts to reach the net during a basketball against Steel City Pursuit at Rivalry at The Rock on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Robert N. Aebersold Student Recreation Center. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
BC Cager Susan Heiss, left, battles with Steel City Pursuit to reach the net during their basketball game at Rivalry at The Rock on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Robert N. Aebersold Student Recreation Center on Saturday, April 20. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Steel City Pursuit team member Paula Franetti, left, clasps hands with BC Cager Annie Rizzo after their basketball game at Rivalry at The Rock on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Robert N. Aebersold Student Recreation Center on Saturday, April 20. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Suzanne Faller with the BC Cagers team in the 70-74 age division signs a banner honoring deceased players during the Rivalry at The Rock on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Robert N. Aebersold Student Recreation Center on Saturday, April 20. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Steel City Pursuit team member Paula Franetti hugs BC Cager Susan Heiss after their basketball game at Rivalry at The Rock on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Robert N. Aebersold Student Recreation Center on Saturday, April 20. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
BC Cager Suzanne Faller, left, steals the ball from Steel City Pursuit during their basketball game at Rivalry at The Rock on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Robert N. Aebersold Student Recreation Center on Saturday, April 20. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Steel City Pursuit team member Paula Franetti hugs BC Cager Susan Heiss after their basketball game at Rivalry at The Rock on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Robert N. Aebersold Student Recreation Center on Saturday, April 20. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Steel City Pursuit team member Paula Franetti makes a layup during their basketball game at Rivalry at The Rock on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Robert N. Aebersold Student Recreation Center on Saturday, April 20. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
BC Cager Suzanne Faller, right, attempts to block Steel City Pursuit from scoring during their basketball game at Rivalry at The Rock on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Robert N. Aebersold Student Recreation Center on Saturday, April 20. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Seneca Valley head coach Marlene Hames gives high-fives after the sixth inning during their matchup with Canon-McMillian in WPIAL 6A section 1 softball game at Seneca Valley on Friday, May 3, 2024. Seneca Valley beat Canon-McMillan with a final score of 7-0. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
The Seneca Valley bench gets ready to greet their teammate, Lexie Hames (44) after she hit a homerun against Canon-McMillian during a WPIAL 6A section 1 softball game at Seneca Valley on Friday, May 3, 2024. Seneca Valley beat Canon-McMillan with a final score of 7-0. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
The Seneca Valley bench gets ready to greet the teammate Lexie Hames (44) after she hit a homerun against Canon-McMillian during a WPIAL 6A section 1 softball game at Seneca Valley on Friday, May 3, 2024. Seneca Valley beat Canon-McMillan with a final score of 7-0. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Seneca Valley’s Neve Miller (20) jumps up to let the outfield know there are two outs against Canon-McMillian during a WPIAL 6A section 1 softball game at Seneca Valley on Friday, May 3, 2024. Seneca Valley beat Canon-McMillan with a final score of 7-0. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Seneca Valley’s Lexie Hames (44) watches the ball go over the fence as she hits a homerun against Canon-McMillian during a WPIAL 6A section 1 softball game at Seneca Valley on Friday, May 3, 2024. Seneca Valley beat Canon-McMillan with a final score of 7-0. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Seneca Valley’s Lexie Hames (44) hits a two run homerun against Canon-McMillian during a WPIAL 6A section 1 softball game at Seneca Valley on Friday, May 3, 2024. Seneca Valley beat Canon-McMillan with a final score of 7-0. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Seneca Valley’s Anna Kalkowski (29) grabs a foul tip from Canon-McMillian’s Lyla Mowery (14) during a WPIAL 6A section 1 softball game at Seneca Valley on Friday, May 3, 2024. Seneca Valley beat Canon-McMillan with a final score of 7-0. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Seneca Valley’s Abby Kalkowski (18) slides safely into second base as Canon-McMillian’s Olivia Ford (24) applies the tag during a WPIAL 6A section 1 softball game at Seneca Valley on Friday, May 3, 2024. Seneca Valley beat Canon-McMillan with a final score of 7-0. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Seneca Valley’s Abby Kalkowski (18) gets a high-five after a base hit against Canon-McMillian during a WPIAL 6A section 1 softball game at Seneca Valley on Friday, May 3, 2024. Seneca Valley beat Canon-McMillan with a final score of 7-0. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Seneca Valley’s Bella Gross (8) hits the ball against Canon-McMillian during a WPIAL 6A section 1 softball game at Seneca Valley on Friday, May 3, 2024. Seneca Valley beat Canon-McMillan with a final score of 7-0. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Seneca Valley’s Abby Kalkowski (18) slides safely into second base as Canon-McMillan’s Olivia Ford (24) applies the tag during a WPIAL 6A section 1 softball game at Seneca Valley on Friday, May 3, 2024. Seneca Valley beat Canon-McMillan with a final score of 7-0. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Seneca Valley’s Bella Gross (18) hits the ball against Canon-McMillian during a WPIAL 6A section 1 softball game at Seneca Valley on Friday, May 3, 2024. Seneca Valley beat Canon-McMillan with a final score of 7-0. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Seneca Valley’s Abby Kalkowski (18) slides safely into second base as Canon-McMillian’s Olivia Ford (24) applies the tag during a WPIAL 6A section 1 softball game at Seneca Valley on Friday, May 3, 2024. Seneca Valley beat Canon-McMillan with a final score of 7-0. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Seneca Valley pitcher Lexi Hames (44) delivers a pitch to Canon-McMillian during a WPIAL 6A section 1 softball game at Seneca Valley on Friday, May 3, 2024. Seneca Valley beat Canon-McMillan with a final score of 7-0. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle