08202021 photos

A rodeo performer carries out the American flag to open competition at the North Washington Rodeo Tuesday Evening. Seb Foltz/Butler Eagle 08/17/21

Student volunteers, from left, Natalia Siles, Aimee Campbell, and Tianna Bowser help their fellow students move into their dorms at Slippery Rock University Thursday morning. Harold Aughton/Butler Eagle

Student volunteers, from left, Natalia Siles, Aimee Campbell, and Tianna Bowser help their fellow students move in to their dorms at Slippery Rock University Thursday morning. Harodl Aughton/Butler Eagle.

Student volunteers (dressed in green t-shirts), Ava Nemchik and Kelsey Yost help their fellow students move in to their dorms at Slippery Rock University Thursday afternoon. According to Scott Albert, Assistant Vice President for Facility Planning and Environmental Safety, 500 students, faculty and staff volunteered to help move in students into the 16 residential buildings. Harodl Aughton/Butler Eagle.

Student volunteers (dressed in green t-shirts), Caleb Covery, Amanda White, Brooke Czerniewski, Kyra Pruszko strike a pose for Ava Nemchik as they help their fellow students during move in to their dorms at Slippery Rock University. Harodl Aughton/Butler Eagle.

Parking spots were at a premium as students returned for the fall semester at Slippery Rock University Thursday afternoon. Harold Aughton/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock University mascot Rocky the Lion was on hand to welcom students back to campus Thursday afternoon. Harold Aughton/Butler Eagle.

Vet technician Sammy Skatula, returns a cat to it's crate following surgery Thursday from a mobile clinic arranged by the Community Cat Network. Seb Foltz/Butler Eagle

Cats waiting to be released or picked up by their owner following spay, neutering and other vet testing through the Community Cat Network Thursday at the Butler City Farmers Market. Seb Foltz/

A cat waits in its cage following a vet visit at the Butler City Farmers' Market Thursday. Organizers from the Community Cat Network arranged a free clinic day to treat stray cats and low income area resident's pets. Seb Foltz/Butler Eagle

A kitten waits in its cage following a vet visit at the Butler City Farmers' Market Thursday. Organizers from the Community Cat Network arranged a free clinic day to treat stray cats and low income area resident's pets. Seb Foltz/Butler Eagle

Bubbles: Charlie Edwards, 5, of Butler Township, plays with a bubble machine at a Marci Mustello event at Memorial Park Thursday.EDDIE TRIZZINO/BUTLER EAGLE

Dave Andrews, president of the Connoquenessing Watershed Alliance, explains how cross vein logs installed in Sullivan Run help the stream to flow properly.EDDIE TRIZZINO/BUTLER EAGLE

Dave Andrews, right, talks to Pat Collodi about the renovations performed on Sullivan Run in Alameda Park at an educational event Thursday.EDDIE TRIZZINO/BUTLER EAGLE