The Wayne Street Viaduct, which carries Wayne Street over the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad tracks, Buffalo and Pittsburgh Railroad tracks and Connoquenessing Creek, opened the afternoon of Oct. 23, 2009. buff.ly/08ocsxe

More than four decades of memories are displayed in photographs at Harvest Family Farm in Valencia’s Fall Harvest Festival every October. buff.ly/9Y42jzR

While the haunted houses of Butler County fill with ghouls, ghosts, slashers and more, the actors behind the masks and makeup spend hours perfecting their look and role. buff.ly/gUZZ1TC

Abandoned and unreclaimed mines began to experience chemical reactions, leading to water drainage that started polluting the creek. By the 1990s, the waters had, at certain places, become unsustainable for life. buff.ly/xjrA0sj

Multiple emergency departments responded to a garage fire that started just before 4 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, on Ekastown Road in Clinton Township, which left the structure a total loss. buff.ly/6gmS3DH

The Butler County Soccer Association reached its 50th anniversary this year, which was marked by a bump in participation that made this fall season the largest in the organization’s history. buff.ly/cyc84ET

Even with changes to nearby ambulance coverage, Butler Ambulance Service’s director of operations Jesse Haas said the service is not struggling to keep up with increased demand. buff.ly/6mAaKr3

Despite conducting hundreds of investigations and ghost operations, McGinnis had never done one at Moniteau Jr./Sr. High School, where he graduated in 2007. That is until Friday night. buff.ly/ZNPdWyA

It’s not uncommon for VOICE, Butler’s domestic violence organization, to get upward of 200 security alerts over one weekend. buff.ly/XWcUc7O

The case was dismissed due to lack of standing on Oct. 9, according to court documents. The court found plaintiffs failed to show “any discernable adverse effect” from the regulations. buff.ly/Q4Cikts

Dawson reportedly collapsed on the sideline during Friday’s game at Rochester in Beaver County. Dawson was taken to a local hospital, where he died. buff.ly/stalPqL

The first score saw Shriver gallop for 49 yards midway through the first quarter, putting the Golden Tornado (5-4) up in a game in which they never trailed in beating the Royals. buff.ly/Lk1Y9WA

Kaufman scored four touchdowns three different ways — including a critical pick-six in the fourth quarter — to lead the Gremlins to a 36-20 victory at Karns City’s Diehl Stadium. buff.ly/BPHgHKK

The Yellowjackets (8-1, 4-1 Allegheny 7 Conference) still have a chance to win a share of the conference title thanks to the victory. buff.ly/pReAwQk

A North win next week gives the Trojans the conference title outright. A loss to Highlands (7-2, 4-1) and a Freeport (8-1, 4-1) win over Burrell would create a three-way tie. buff.ly/Htpsax2

When medical emergencies happen, ambulance and other emergency rescue services across Butler County respond swiftly. Learn more about those services and how to support them. buff.ly/xtAr8HV

Kickoff is just a few minutes away for Butler, and a 7 for the rest of the county's teams. Stay tuned right here for the latest updates, scores and highlights from all of the action. buff.ly/BqV9iGH

A Wexford man and an Avalon woman are accused of being in possession of several stolen masks from a Spirit Halloween store, according to charges filed by the Middlesex Township Police Department. buff.ly/YVZTxSM

Districts 9 and 10 released their girls soccer brackets yesterday. Check out the first-round matchups for every Butler County team as the tournaments kick off. buff.ly/5Dxpi7z

Butler Art Center & Gallery is displaying a Nature and Wildlife exhibit for the 74th time, inviting artists to submit pieces that depict outdoor scenery, animals, and plants. buff.ly/ZlXtAeh