Monessen celebrates 125 years

By Mon Valley Independent

Children waited for the parade to begin Saturday as Monessen held a day-long party to mark the city’s 125th anniversary. Watching from a porch on Donner Avenue, from left, are Oakley Hill, 1, Lucy Oslowski, 5, Aria Hill, 7, Lydia Oslowski, 7, Ava Hill, 4, and Ryatt Hill, 5, all of Monessen. To purchase these photos and more from our online photo gallery, go to our website at www.monvalleyindependent.com.

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