Donora celebrates Twinkle Bright Night
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November 30, 2024

Donora celebrates Twinkle Bright Night

Naloni Corbett, 7, of Donora shared her Christmas wishes with Santa during Friday’s Twinkle Bright Night celebration in Donora. See more photos on A2 and in our online photo gallery at www. monvalleyindependent. com.
Photos by Heather Hart / For the Mon Valley Independent

Ava Kerin, 4, of Monongahela feeds a donkey during the Twinkle Bright Night celebration Friday in Donora.

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