Blighted Monessen buildings torn down

By KRISTIE LINDEN

klinden@yourmvi.com

The mass demolitions that are coming Monessen’s way courtesy of Westmoreland County’s decision to spend a chunk of its American Rescue Program dollars on blight removal have started and more progress is likely to come soon. The former Fifth Street Hotel has been brought down and just needs to be cleared. Mayor Ron Mozer said that should be done before the end of this week.

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