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.
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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.
Brandon Bennett's second-half performance, scoring 17 of his 19 points, led Montour to a thrilling 53-52 victory over McKeesport Thursday night in a WPIAL Class 3A play-in boys basketball game. The Spartans overcame a halftime deficit, showcasing team composure and advancing to face Chartiers Valley next.
The McKees Rocks Borough Council has approved a lot consolidation plan for the redevelopment of the Hays Manor public housing project, allowing a partnership to create a 50-unit community. Critics express concerns about public housing management and potential negative impacts, emphasizing the need for improved oversight.
Did You Know? columnist Tara Yilmaz notes that Carter G. Woodson founded Negro History Week in 1926 to highlight the exclusion of African Americans from history. Recognized as Black History Month in 1976, it celebrates significant contributions like those of inventors and cultural figures. African Americans have profoundly influenced U.S. life and culture while facing systemic injustices.
West Hills Gazette movie reviewer Drew Moniot provides his take on the latest version of the classic "Dracula," which this time features more sex and romance than violence and gore.