Charleroi wins bus demo derby

By Mon Valley Independent

By TAYLOR BROWN

tbrown@yourmvi.com

A Dr. Seuss inspired bus beaming with Cougar pride was the last bus standing during a popular event at the Washington County Agricultural Fair this week.

The bus, decorated by dozens of Cougar marching band members, made it through rounds of competition against buses representing school districts and marching bands throughout Washington County.

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