Charleroi ready to host Veterans Day parade

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

It’s the parade’s first time in the Magic City since 2019.

The nation’s military will be honored Saturday when American Legion Post 22 in Charleroi hosts the Mon Valley’s annual Veterans Day parade.

Charleroi last hosted the Veterans Day parade in 2019 in conjunction with Post 22’s 100th anniversary.

At that time, they had the honor of recognizing World War II veterans. There won’t be any WWII veterans at this year’s parade, but organizers are hoping Vietnam veterans will attend if th...

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Santa and Mrs. Claus visit Monongahela

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Santa and Mrs. Claus visited their Santa house in downtown Monongahela for the last night of the season on Friday. Lillian Shvarts, 17, of Monongahela stopped to take a photo with them. The Monongahel...

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Snow squalls, wind cause damage, power outages

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PennWest: New curriculum could include program cuts, additions

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