Doh! by Justin Merriman

Cartoonist Bill Morrison, an illustrator for the Simpsons, signs an autograph during the 2013 Pittsburgh Comic Arts Festival along Liberty Avenue, Downtown on Sunday, May 26, 2013.

Goal! by Justin Merriman

Cole Grinnen, 6, plays soccer at Steifel Park in Ellwood City on Monday, May 20, 2013. Grinnen, who had reconstructive surgery on his skull, is doing much better and is finally able to take part in activities.

Fort Pitt Museum by Justin Merriman

Alan Gutchess, the site director of the Fort Pitt Museum in Point State Park, is photographed in one of the museum's exhibits on Sunday, May 20, 2013.

Ronald Hill by Justin Merriman

Ronald Hill, 66, of Penn Hills, a former major at the Allegheny County Jail, has waited 43 years for his VA claim to get through the agency.

Nickel Plate Road No. 765 by Justin Merriman

Nickel Plate Road No. 765, a 404-ton Berkshire steam locomotive, rambles along the rails on the North Side as it makes its way through southwestern Pennsylvania today on its way to Altoona. The Fort Wayne, Indiana based locomotive is traveling through the area for an event to carry Norfolk Southern employees around Horseshoe Curve May 18 and 19 and then for public trips around the bend between Lewistown and Gallitzin from May 25-27. Tickets for the public trips sold out within 24 hours in February. No. 765 again will pass through the Pittsburgh region on May 29 and stop at the Conway rail yard in Beaver County. The steam locomotive covered more than 4,000 miles last year in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and Pennsylvania operating employee-appreciation excursions for Norfolk Southern’s 30th anniversary.

Chainsaw Carving Invitational by Justin Merriman

TOP: Jason Stoner, 34, of Fairfield, PA uses his chainsaw to create a carving during the Butler County Chainsaw Carving Invitational on Sunday, May 12, 2013 at the Butler Farm Show Grounds.  The event featured more than thirty invited woodcarvers from more than 10 states. BOTTOM: Randy "The Wizard" Rupert, 55, of Punxsutawney, PA works his magic on a large section of a tree as he begins sculpting it into his creation. 

Feast of the Ascension by Justin Merriman

 
Alison Sinicki, 9, holds an image of the Virgin Mary during the Vigil Mass for the Feast of the Ascension at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Polish Hill on Wednesday, May 8, 2013.

Sky Zone by Justin Merriman

Vincente Anchondo, 8, of New Brighton jumps in the foam pit at Sky Zone, an indoor trampoline park that opened in Leetsdale.

Sisters by Justin Merriman

Gertrude and Freda Feuer, 84, visit the Hazelwood Senior Center as they do twice a week, the twin sisters, the sole survivors of their family, grew up together in orphanages and now live a room away from each other. "Which one am I," Freda said as she looked at the image on the back of the digital camera.  Gertrude replied, "That's me. Look how much nicer my smile is."