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December 14, 2018

Salvation Army needs bell ringers

By Mon Valley Independent

By JEFF STITT

jstitt@yourmvi.com

The Salvation Army’s Mon Valley Citadel in Monessen is looking for cheerful Mid-Mon Valley residents to help raise money during the remaining days of its 2018 Red Kettle Campaign season.

The Mid-Mon Valley campaign will run until Dec. 24, and volunteers are needed for each day leading up to that date.

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