‘A Thrill Of Hope’ in Monessen

Four-year-old Malachi Lawson of Monessen posed with Santa Claus Saturday morning at A Thrill of Hope — A Monessen Community Christmas Celebration. Hosted by His Place Coffee, Community and More, the festivities included a parade, activities at His Place and Monessen Public Library and breakfast with Santa at the Monessen Civic Center. See more photos on A4 and in our online photo gallery at www.monvalleyindependent.com. Heather Hart / For the Mon Valley Independent

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