More than a dozen fire and EMS companies in the West Hills received over $250,000 in state grants to enhance their facilities, equipment and training. Local representatives emphasized the importance of these funds in ensuring first responders are equipped to handle emergencies effectively.
Infrastructure projects in West Hills communities will receive funding through state grants, enhancing water, sewer and transportation systems. Key recipients include Lindy Paving Inc., Moon Township and McKees Rocks Borough, with a focus on improving safety and environmental health in the region.
Motorists in the West Hills will benefit from state funding for traffic safety upgrades. Moon Township receives $193,792, while Neville Township gets $335,120 to improve signal equipment. Nearly $30 million is allocated across Pennsylvania for similar traffic enhancement projects.
In its first full year of operation, the West Hills Gazette has built a sizable following among readers in the dozen or so communities that we serve. As 2025 winds to a close, the Gazette revisits the year's top stories and looks to continue serving the community in 2026.
Bishop Canevin High School is set to receive a $350,000 grant for gym renovations, part of a $7.6 million funding package aimed at enhancing community infrastructure in the 42nd senatorial district, with several neighboring projects also receiving support.
The author reflects on a lifelong connection to newspapers, tracing their journey from a young reader of comics to a sports journalist, eventually leading to a role in reviving the West Hills Gazette as an online news source.
West Hills communities will receive grants from the Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund. The funding will support various projects, including waterline replacements, park upgrades, and infrastructure improvements, enhancing public safety and community quality of life.