By Paul Chasko

In the final days of July, the Finleyville Volunteer Fire Department (FVFD) went all-out to bring a lot of summer fun to the surrounding community. They sponsored the 2014 six-day FVFD Carnival, highlighted with a parade at mid-week and fireworks on Friday to climax carnival week. This year, for a change, there was no rain during carnival week.

Simeral Square continues, through September, to host a weekly farmers' market and evening entertainment.

State Rep. Bill Kortz, D-Allegheny, will host a free community shredding event on Saturday, September 20 from 10 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of the West Mifflin No. 3 Volunteer Fire Co., 3722 Rodeo Dr.

The August 5 meeting was called to order by CO Bill Hess, followed by the playing of the Navy Hymn.