Kool Springs Amusement Park, operational from 1945 to 1950, was a beloved summer destination for families near Glass Road. It featured rides, picnic areas, and treats, hosting special days for children from St. Paul’s Orphanage, creating cherished memories despite its short existence.
West Hills Gazette
The Moon Area Tigers finished their regular PIHL Varsity A Blue season with an impressive 11-2 victory over Richland, securing a six-game winning streak. Gio Thompson led with a hat trick, as Moon concluded with a 14-3-1-1 record, placing third. Montour, meanwhile, rallied to beat Indiana.
A significant project to widen a 1.6-mile stretch of Campbells Run Road is set to begin soon and is expected to take until spring 2031 to complete. Despite traffic concerns from local businesses, officials believe the upgrades will improve safety and traffic flow long-term.
Eight West Hills high school basketball teams earned WPIAL Tournament spots, with Bishop Canevin, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and Sto-Rox placing both boys and girls teams in the playoffs. Other West Hills qualifiers are Moon Area and Montour in boys action.
McKees Rocks Borough Council Tuesday night will consider approval of a plan to consolidate lot lines for the redevelopment of the Hays Manor site into a 50-unit rental community. Construction is expected to get under way in the spring and take 14 months to complete.
The body of a man who matched the description of a suspect in the shooting of a McKees Rocks woman was found Monday morning on a steep hillside in Kennedy Township.
Angeline Benitez and Gabriela Hernandez, accounting students at Robert Morris University, volunteer for United Way's Free Tax Prep Coalition, assisting low-income households with tax preparation. Their experiences deepen their tax knowledge and offer valuable community help while fostering gratitude among clients.