Fall fun at North Belle Vernon Community Fest

North Belle Vernon hosted its annual Community Fest on Saturday at Community Bank Park, featuring fall fun, family activities and live entertainment. Fen Hall, 7, and Essa Hall, 4, of North Belle Vernon painted pumpkins at the festival.

See more photos on A7 and in our online photo gallery at www.monvalleyindependent.com. Heather Hart / For the Mon Valley Independent

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