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December 1, 2023

Free haircuts and more at Snips & Sneakers

By Mon Valley Independent

By TAYLOR BROWN

tbrown@yourmvi.com

Stylists from neighboring salons have come together to give fresh new looks — and kicks — to students at Monessen Elementary Center. A space inside the Full Potential Project building in Monessen, next door to His Place Coffee, Community and More, has been transformed into a professional salon that will be used to offer free community haircuts to area youths.

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