Pro to emcee awards ceremony

Groups and volunteers from Charleroi, Monessen and West Newton will be among those recognized when the Mon Valley Initiative holds its annual dinner and community awards ceremony at 6 p.m. Thursday.
Johnna A. Pro, regional director of community affairs for the state Department of Community and Economic Development, will serve as emcee for the event, to be held at Georgetown Centre, 526 East Bruceton Road, Pleasant Hills.
A longtime resident of the Mid-Mon Valley, Pro is an alumna of Charleroi Area High School and Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Tickets are $35 and must be purchased in advance by calling 724-565-8040 ext. 4031, or emailing ljkahl@monvalleyinitiative.com.