Bus gets colorful look from Ringgold marching band
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August 14, 2026

Bus gets colorful look from Ringgold marching band

Members of the Ringgold High School Marching Band had a blast painting a bus for the Washington County Agricultural Fair, which begins Saturday and continues through Aug. 22 at the Washington County Fairgrounds, 2151 N. Main St., Washington. Photo by the  Ringgold High School Marching Band

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Monessen delays start of classes until Sept. 8
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
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By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
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