Controversy continues at Mounds Park
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April 19, 2023

Controversy continues at Mounds Park

By Mon Valley Independent

By Max Robinette

mrobinette@yourmvi.com

A feud over access to Mounds Park in Monongahela caused multiple citizens to file complaints last week. Councilwoman Sarah O’Brien said 15 people called her Thursday about a lock on the park gate during daylight hours, angry that their children couldn’t play.

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