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LOCAL NEWS
Donora Historical Society Promotes Concert and Bridge Renaming The Donora Historical Society will be selling tickets at the museum for the upcoming Greater Monongahela Area Community Band concert on Sunday, March 11 at 2 p.m. at the Ringgold Middle School in Finleyville. Tickets are $5. The proceeds of the concert will benefit the Donora and Monongahela historical societies and libraries. We had such a wealth of information on prominent African-Americans from Donora that we are continuing the discussion from February into March. If you have any additional information or pictures that can be shared at the Historical Society for future reference, please stop by the museum. All documents and pictures can be scanned and returned. The Historical Society has been selling the St. Dominic’s Church keepsake booklet at a brisk pace. The price of the booklet is $15. Stop by the museum and get your copy before we run out. Look for more details on a special open house and reception at the museum the day of the dedication of the renaming of the Donora-Monessen Bridge to the Stan Musial Bridge. The bridge dedication will take place close to the bridge site and the reception will follow at our museum. Also, look for the launching of the Donora Historical Society website. The Donora Historical Society and Smog Museum is located at the intersection of Sixth and McKean in the heart of Donora, and is open on Mondays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. or by appointment. If you have additional questions about the society, museum, meeting or possibly volunteering, feel free to stop by or email us at DonoraHistoricalSociety@gmail.com or by calling 724-823-0364 and leaving a message.
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Valley Seniors Club Plans Bus Tours The Valley Seniors Club, under the leadership of Marlene Owens, is in the process of scheduling the following bus tours: On April 17, a trip to the Rivers Casino is leaving Charleroi at 7 a.m. and departing from the Rivers at 4:00 p.m. The "Jonah" show at the Sight and Sound Theater in Lancaster is scheduled for June 12 and 13. Included in this trip is a visit to factory outlets, Kitchen Kettle, a canning store, and a guided tour of the Amish farmlands. A stop is planned to see Smucker's Gourd Farm, the Outhouse Gift Shop and on the return trip to dine at the Shady Maple Smorgasbord, the members' favorite restaurant. A September 8 trip to see the Jersey Boys matinee performance at the Benedum is in the process of being scheduled. All trips are not just limited to members. Anyone who is interested can call Marlene Owens at 724-258-3950 for information.
Charleroi ‘Festival of Trees’ Winner Announced Christ Lutheran Church was the winner of TEAM Charleroi's 2011 Festival of Tree competition. Rev. Ken Thompson is seen here with the traveling trophy. John K. Tener Library took 2nd place and Charleroi Girl Scouts placed 3rd. Thank you to everyone that participated in the event.