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August 18, 2025

CALENDAR WATCH

• 71st annual Westmoreland Fair, 123 Blue Ribbon Lane, Greensburg, gates open at 10 a.m. daily through Aug. 23. The $10 admission fee includes parking, amusement rides, entry to all commercial and agricultural exhibits, and judging exhibits. This excludes the grandstand arena events. Monster Truck Freestyle is at 7:30 p.m. on the People’s Grandstand Stage. Early bird admission before 2 p.m. is $5 (excluding rides) each day, except the last day of the fair. Children ages 2 and younger are admitted free with a $4 ride ticket available to purchase in amusement area. See the full schedule at westmorelandfair.com. • • Archbishop Elko Donora Knights of Columbus Council 1941 meeting, K of C room, St. Andrew the Apostle Donora church, 1 Park Manor Road, Donora, 7:30 p.m.

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