Ralph Stone's historical, autobiographical tale of a group of rag-tag boys who roamed the streets of Monessen during the World War II era has just been published by West Bow Press, a division of Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Publishing.

Horses with Hope, Inc. announced that it has received a $2,000 grant from the CVS Health Foundation in celebration of Giving Tuesday, a national movement where charities, individuals, schools, businesses and other community organizations come together on one day to create a national day of giving back.

Allegheny County Council recently voted unanimously to confirm state Senator Matt Smith (D-Allegheny/Washington) to a new term on the nine-member Allegheny County Airport Authority.

The Valley Art Club of the Mon Valley area held its Christmas luncheon on Dec. 9 at the Back Porch Restaurant in Speers.