Magone among nominees for Athena Award

By Mon Valley Independent

By Max Robinette

mrobinette@yourmvi.com

At its heart, the story of the Mon Valley is an underdog story. Reflecting on her nomination for the 2023 Washington County Athena Award, Monongahela native Laura Magone said her heart is always at home.

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