Moon Area High School is seeking a new girls varsity basketball coach following Mark Pompeo's resignation after a challenging season, marked by standout guard Jaedin Griggs' injury. Pompeo reflected on the team's growth despite the 7-14 record and appreciated the opportunity to coach.
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Motorists along a busy section of Steubenville Pike in Robinson Township will soon face nighttime roadwork for a water line replacement project, costing over $2.56 million. Scheduled to start in May and end in September, this essential upgrade aims to improve infrastructure reliability.
Frankie Igrec's 12 points in the third quarter propelled Our Lady of the Sacred Heart to a 54-40 victory over Bentworth Monday night in WPIAL Class 2A boys basketball tournament opener. OLSH advances to the quarterfinals. In girls play, Eden Christian eliminated Bishop Canevin in Class 1A action.
In today's polarized society, differing opinions lead to severe consequences, even resulting in job loss for those expressing unpopular views. Social media reinforces tribalism, discouraging nuanced thinking. Embracing diversity of thought is essential to fostering understanding and critical analysis, and preventing societal regression.
Crafton Elementary School will benefit from a federal grant of $1.33 million for a streetscaping and pedestrian safety project. This initiative aims to create a designated pull-off for school buses, improving traffic flow along Crafton Boulevard and safety for students and pedestrians, with completion expected by the start of the 2027-28 school year.
Three West Hills wrestlers excelled at the WPIAL Class 3A Southern Section meet, with Cael Yanek and Liam Costa of Moon Area and Montour's Jacob Chacon winning their weight classes. Moon had a record 10 qualifiers for the upcoming WPIAL Championships. Four Montour wrestlers qualified in 3A as did one from Carlynton in the Class 2A event.
Lola Garner led Our Lady of the Sacred Heart with 19 points as the Chargers dominated McGuffey, winning 54-20 in the WPIAL Class 3A tournament. OLSH advanced to face Greensburg Central Catholic, a rematch from last year, after both teams secured first-round victories. Sto-Rox, meanwhile, was eliminated by Seton LaSalle.