Vigil set tonight for 6-year-old accident victim
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February 27, 2023

Vigil set tonight for 6-year-old accident victim

By Mon Valley Independent

By TAYLOR BROWN

tbrown@yourmvi.com

The community will come together tonight to remember the life of 6-year-old Aria Wozniak, who died Friday after being struck by a vehicle near her bus stop in North Belle Vernon. A candlelight vigil will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the site where Aria was hit near 501 Fayette St. Residents will gather to remember Aria and comfort one other as they grieve together as a community. 

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