Police officer added in Donora

By Mon Valley Independent

By Max Robinette

mrobinette@yourmvi.com

Donora hired a full-time police officer at Thursday’s council meeting. In a 4-2 vote, council brought Carl Talbert onto the police force. Talbert currently works in Monongahela and has previously worked in Donora.

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