Monessen students warned of drinking & driving dangers

By Mon Valley Independent

By JEFF STITT

jstitt@yourmvi.com

Monessen High School teachers, administrators and Students Against Destructive Decisions members hope that Greyhounds attending the prom this year have a night they remember for the rest of their lives.

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