Saccone announces run for lieutenant governor

By Mon Valley Independent

By CHRISTINE HAINES

chaines@yourmvi.com

Several hundred supporters filled a private dining room at Yough Country Club Friday evening as former state Rep. Rick Saccone announced his plans to run for lieutenant governor.

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