Back-to-school haircut

Third-grader Leora Ashbaugh, 9, of Smithton gets a haircut from cosmetology student Charhea Strickler on Thursday at the Cosmetology Academy at Douglas Education Center in Monessen. DEC held a back-to-school celebration with free haircuts for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Ashbaugh attends the Connections Academy Cyber Charter School.

Third-grader Leora Ashbaugh, 9, of Smithton gets a haircut from cosmetology student Charhea Strickler on Thursday at the Cosmetology Academy at Douglas Education Center in Monessen. DEC held a back-to-school celebration with free haircuts for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Ashbaugh attends the Connections Academy Cyber Charter School.