By Jill Brown

The Monessen Veterans Council paid tribute to our veterans with one of the grandest parades Monessen has ever seen. This 70th annual parade was held on November 8, 2014 at 2 p.m. in downtown Monessen and on the upper and lower streets, and a special luncheon for veterans took place beforehand at the Monessen Firemen's Social Hall.

The temperatures are dropping and the need for the food pantry is rising. During this time of year we always see the quantity of those that need help with food and other items rise.

The Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church, 199 Old Clairton Road, will host its annual Illumination Night on December 13 from 5 – 8 p.m.

The 66th Monessen Lions Club charter meeting recently took place. The Lions Club focuses on community and humanitarian service. At the meeting, Don Hayes was honored with the Lion of the Year award. Past King Lion Lucille D'Alfonso presented Hayes with the Lion of the Year plaque.