022519 photos

JEFFERSON TWP — A fire on the 200 block of Cobham Lane destroyed a parked recreational vehicle Saturday afternoon, but no one was hurt. Feb. 23, 2019 Tanner Cole/Butler Eagle

Cara Buccini, a Slippery Rock University senior studying animal-assisted interventions, interacts with a new therapeutic robot made to look like a baby harp seal that is used as an alternative to live animals.

A tour group marches along a trail at Jennings Environmental Education Center Saturday morning while learning the story of a young George Washington journeyed through the area in 1753. Tanner Cole/Butler Eagle

Colleen Chamberlain, a volunteer for the Wampum Chapter of the North Country Trail Association, leads a group on a history tour at Jennings Environmental Education Center. Tanner Cole/Butler Eagle

A historical tour group listens to Eric Forster, playing George Washington, and Robin Herne, playing the unknown Native American who historians say tried to kill Washington while he traveled through this area. Tanner Cole/Butler Eagle

During a history hike at Jennings Environmental Education Center, these three men reenacted an attempt on a young George Washington's life. David Crispen, left, and Eric Forster, right, played Christopher Gist and George Washington respectively. Behind them, Robin Herne readies a rifle to fire at the men while their backs were turned. Tanner Cole/Butler Eagle

Diane Meyers and Bonnie Keeler celebrate the end of Saturday's Cherry Pie Hike by digging into a couple of slices of cherry pie. Tanner Cole/Butler Eagle

KNOCH VS QUAKER VALLEY BASKETBALL

Knoch’s Scott Fraser is pressuered by Quaker Valley’s Danny Conlan during the WPIAL quarterfinals at North Hills. (Steven Dalton Photo)

KNOCH VS QUAKER VALLEY BASKETBALL

Knoch’s Jake Scheidt (33) goes up for the lay up while Quaker Valley’s Jakcson Zernich (2) defends during the WPIAL quarterfinals at North Hills. (Steven Dalton Photo)

KNOCH VS QUAKER VALLEY BASKETBALL

Scott Fraser (2) with possession for Knoch against Quaker Valley during the WPIAL quarterfinals at North Hills. (Steven Dalton Photo)

KNOCH VS QUAKER VALLEY BASKETBALL

Ryan Lang (20) for Knoch against Quaker Valley during the WPIAL quarterfinals at North Hills. (Steven Dalton Photo)

KNOCH VS QUAKER VALLEY BASKETBALL

Ryan Lang (20) for Knoch rushes down court against Quaker Valley during the WPIAL quarterfinals at North Hills. (Steven Dalton Photo)

32681-Butler AM Rotary Carved in Ice Festival

Fire performer Kristen DeSantis from DYEnamic Flame performs during The Butler AM Rotary's Carved in Ice Festival at Diamond Park in Downtown Butler on February 23, 2019. Photo by: Nate Black

32681-Butler AM Rotary Carved in Ice Festival

Elena White, 4 years old, of Cambridge Springs, PA enjoys a ride on a John Deere tractor carved from ice at The Butler AM Rotary's Carved in Ice Festival at Diamond Park in Downtown Butler on February 23, 2019. Photo by: Nate Black

MARS VS OAKLAND CATHOLIC BASKETBALL

Mars Ellie Coffield (1) drives the lane against Oakland Catholic during the WPIAL quarterfinals at North Hills. (Steven Dalton Photo)

MARS VS OAKLAND CATHOLIC BASKETBALL

Mars Tai Johnson (23) drives the lane while Oakland Catholic’s Jayde Boyd (2) defends during the WPIAL quarterfinals at North Hills. (Steven Dalton Photo)

32681-Butler AM Rotary Carved in Ice Festival

Addison Earley, 7 years old, of Butler slides down the ice slide with the assistance of Liam Robinson a 9th grader at Butler High School during The Butler AM Rotary's Carved in Ice Festival at Diamond Park in Downtown Butler on February 23, 2019. Photo by: Nate Black

MARS VS OAKLAND CATHOLIC BASKETBALL

Bella Pelaia (33) for Mars makes contact with Oakland Catholic’s Alexis Sestric (10) while driving towards the basket during the WPIAL quarterfinals at North Hills. (Steven Dalton Photo)

MARS VS OAKLAND CATHOLIC BASKETBALL

Mars Ellie Coffield (1) drives the lane while Oakland Catholic’s Margaret Terry (24) defends during the WPIAL quarterfinals at North Hills. (Steven Dalton Photo)

32681-Butler AM Rotary Carved in Ice Festival

Addison Glasgow, 5 years old of Butler, gets her face painted during The Butler AM Rotary's Carved in Ice Festival at Diamond Park in Downtown Butler on February 23, 2019. Photo by: Nate Black

32681-Butler AM Rotary Carved in Ice Festival

Paige Emerick, 6 years old of South Butler, gets her face painted during The Butler AM Rotary's Carved in Ice Festival at Diamond Park in Downtown Butler on February 23, 2019. Photo by: Nate Black

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