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Butler Township Commissioners helped collect socks for the Socks for Seniors drive. From left are Joe Wiest, Fred Vero, Dave Zarnick, Sam Zurzolo, Peyton Pry and Jim Lokhaiser. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Fifth grader Dasius Druckenmiller leaves Slippery Rock Elementary Wednesday to greet his father after the first day of school. Seb Foltz/Butler Eagle 08/25/21

Third grader Bailey Costanza strikes a pose in the hallway of Rowan Elementary during the first day of school Wednesday morning. Harold Aughton/Butler Eagle.

Guilherme Raimundo helps his daughter, Maria, 4, make makes last minute adjustments to her backpack for the first day of school at Rowan Elementary Wednesday morning. Harold Aughton/Butler Eagle.

Teachers at Rowan Elementary welcome students for the first day of school Wednesday morning. Harold Aughton/Butler Eagle.

First grader, Anastasia Trombulak says the Pledge of Allegiance during the first day of school at the Mars Primary Center Wednesday morning. Harold Aughton/Butler Eagle

First-grader, Julian Shumaker, hangs out on the playground during recess at the Broad Street Elementary School Thursday afternoon. Harold Aughton/Butler Eagle.

First-grader, Sophia Henry, hangs out on the playground during recess at the Broad Street Elementary School Thursday afternoon. Harold Aughton/Butler Eagle.

Evan Johnston and Gayle Johnston walk their dogs in the rain at Succop Nature Park in Penn Township, Pa. on Monday, Dec. 27, 2021. The couple, who live less than a mile away from the park, said they walk their dogs there in all weather, even snow. Joseph Ressler/Butler Eagle 12/27/21

Evan Johnston walks his dogs in the rain at Succop Nature Park in Penn Township, Pa. on Monday, Dec. 27, 2021. Johnston, who lives less than a mile away from the park, said he walks his dogs there in all weather, even snow. Joseph Ressler/Butler Eagle 12/27/21

District Judge David Kovach retires from the position after two terms. Nathan Bottiger/Butler Eagle

District Judge David Kovach retires from the position after two terms. Nathan Bottiger/Butler Eagle

District Judge David Kovach retires from the position after two terms. Nathan Bottiger/Butler Eagle

District Judge David Kovach retires from the position after two terms. Nathan Bottiger/Butler Eagle

Matt Nickl, the new chief and executive director of Cranberry Township Emergency Medical Services, works on the computer in his office at the EMS station in Cranberry Township, Pa. on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021. Joseph Ressler/Butler Eagle 12/28/21