Father swears in Christner as Rostraver police chief
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November 10, 2021

Father swears in Christner as Rostraver police chief

By Mon Valley Independent

By CHRISTINE HAINES

chaines@yourmvi.com

The strong example of his father and the lessons learned as a youth have stuck with John Christner over the years, shaping his career choice and his approach to life.

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