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West Hills Gazette

PIHL hockey: Moon Area overpowers Richland; Montour rallies to beat Indiana

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.

Campbells Run Road widening project should bring long-term relief — and perhaps short-term pain

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 boys, girls teams headed for WPIAL basketball tournament

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 Council to consider lot line adjustment for Hays Manor project

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.

Free tax prep: RMU student volunteers helping their community

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.

Kulik: Shapiro’s budget address seeks investments in education, affordable housing

The Capitol sees high attendance during key events like the governor’s budget address. This year’s proposal includes a 5% spending increase, focusing on education, raising the minimum wage, and affordable housing. The governor emphasizes economic growth and encourages tax reforms while seeking timely budget agreement to benefit citizens and communities.