North Belle Vernon: Police asked to crack down on speeders near school

By Mon Valley Independent

By JEFF STITT

jstitt@yourmvi.com

North Belle Vernon council has a request for morning and afternoon commuters: Slow down on the roads around St. Sebastian Regional Catholic School.

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