United States Marine Corps veterans Mike Yusko (left) and Jack Snyder watch solemnly as the Monessen Veterans Council presents a tribute to the city's living World War II veterans on July 19 at the Herman Mihalich Memorial Boat Launch.

By Ken Askew

Almost 20% of the world's population lives in darkness every night—they have no lights. Add to that hundreds of thousands more are still trying to recover from Typhoon Haiyan since it hit the Philippine Islands on November 8, 2013, with incredible 145 MPH sustained winds. The dire result was 6,340 dead and 1,061 missing.

The following special events will be offered by the Peters Twp. Parks and Recreation Dept.:

By Jill Brown

The crowds turned out for the Community Day and fireworks in Charleroi on July 3 from 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. All-day entertainment featured bands at Magic City Square, food and game booths, local dance groups, and a car cruise at Chamber Plaza Lot and Local Plaza Lot.