Charleroi celebrates Magic City Saturday

Charleroi hosted Magic City Saturday to celebrate 250 years of independence in the borough. Events were held on Fifth Street and McKean Avenue and extended to the square and the Market House. The celebration featured vendors, entertainment and fireworks at dusk. Above are members of Charleroi American Legion Post 22. In front, from left, are Julie Cheplic of Charleroi, Elaine McGaughey of Charleroi, Becky Sezawich of Stockdale and Dave Seward of Charleroi. In back, from left, are Jason Fields, Kelly Fields and Kayla Fields, 14, all of Charleroi. See more photos on A2 and in our online photo gallery at www. monvalleyindependent.com.

Photos by Heather Hart / For the Mon Valley Independent

Tammy and Bill Indorante of Fallowfield Township enjoy Greek food.

Sky Miller, 11, and Crystal Matava, 11, of Charleroi enjoy listening to the music.

Charleroi VFW Post 12247 Comdr. Dave Zuzak, Mark Haywood of Centerville and Mike Powell of Charleroi grilled hotdogs.

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