Opening night for ‘The Wizard of Oz’
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March 8, 2024

Opening night for ‘The Wizard of Oz’

By Mon Valley Independent

Delaney Ridge, 11, of Overhill, Mia Naughton, 10, of Blainesburg and Bella Crouse, 11, of Daisytown were part of the cast for “The Wizard of Oz” Thursday night at California Area High School. The musical will continue at 7 p.m. today and 2 p.m. Saturday. To purchase this photo and more from our online photo gallery, go to our website at www.monvalleyindependent.com.

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