Monongahela Valley Hospital honored it employees, medical staff and board during the organization's 42nd Annual Service Awards Dinner on May 5 at the Willow Room in the Mon-Vale HealthPLEX in Rostraver.

When you ask someone who has received medical care at Monongahela Valley Hospital about the quality of their care, one of the first comments you will hear is "the nurses are so compassionate." It takes a special type of person to be a nurse and MVH hires men and women who are among the best in their profession.

The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) has named Matthew Cheran, a social studies teacher from Peters Township Middle School, the recipient of this year's Dr. Howard Jack Outstanding Public Educator Award. Criteria for the award are that the educator inspires students of all abilities, has earned the respect of colleagues, students and parents, and is actively engaged in the community.

The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) has selected Nellie (Housel) Chester to receive its annual Louis E. Waller Humanitarian Award. The award recognizes a local individual or organization devoted to the promotion of human welfare or the advancement of social reform in the community, whether local, national, or international.