$2,000 donation will cover costs of pavilion project
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May 16, 2025

$2,000 donation will cover costs of pavilion project

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 

The Mon Yough Trail Council paid for the repairs because the structures are along the Great Allegheny Passage.

Members of the Mon Yough Trail Council presented a $2,000 check on Thursday to Elizabeth Township officials for renovations to two pavilions.

Junior Commissioner Tyler Duerstein recently called attention to the pavilions in Smithdale and near the Twele ballfield that are need in need of repairs.

The two-day process to refurbish the pavilions will begin next week. The check was presented Th...

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