St. Spyridon’s slippers will be on display at ‘Flavors of Greece’ fest

By Mon Valley Independent

By JEFF STITT

jstitt@yourmvi.com

On Friday, folks from around the Mon Valley and beyond will gather in Monessen to celebrate the food, music, culture and beliefs of the Greek Orthodox Christian faith.

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Haley Tabron of Roscoe participates in commencement ceremonies with the rest of the Class of 2026 Thursday evening at California Area High School. Heather Hart / For the Mon Valley Independent

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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

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California Area High School Class of 2026

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California Area High School held its 2026 commencement Thursday night at Trojan Field. There were 67 graduates. Submitted