By Paul Chasko 

Memorial Day weekend in the Mon Valley was a busy one for the many veterans groups taking part in ceremonies throughout the area. On Sunday, the groups visited the four cemeteries in the Union-Finley area, where many veterans are interred, as well as the Finleyville Veterans' Memorial, where wreaths were placed to honor servicemen and servicewomen.

Every Wednesday afternoon throughout the summer, area residents are enjoying the Peters Township Farmers Market from 3 to 7 p.m. at St. David's Episcopal Church, 905 E. McMurray Road.

Hosting the Heinz History Center's traveling Civil War exhibit for six weeks this past March and April proved to be a big success for the Donora Historical Society.

The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) is seeking volunteers from the community who are interesting in helping with the following activities: