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West Hills Gazette

County housing authority moves forward with plans to demolish Uansa Village

The Allegheny County Housing Authority is moving forward with plans to demolish the 37-unit Uansa Village public housing development in McKees Rocks Bottoms development due to significant issues. Residents will be relocated to other ACHA communities or given housing vouchers. The question now becomes: what happens to the property?

New WPIAL section alignments will impact West Hills schools next winter

West Hills high school athletic teams are set for significant changes next winter, with several boys and girls basketball, swimming and wrestling teams altering classifications or section membership. Increased competition is anticipated, particularly in boys basketball, as local schools face new opponents and challenges.

Moon Township residents encouraged to honor veterans with military banners

Moon Township is promoting its military banner program, initiated in 2019, to honor local veterans and active-duty members. The program displays over 100 banners, acknowledging the community's military service tradition. Residents are encouraged to apply to commemorate their loved ones, with assistance available for eligibility verification.

PIAA track and field: OLSH duo earn medals in javelin competition; Moon’s Stepp reaches finals in 200, 400

At the PIAA Track and Field Championships Friday, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart's Tre Moses and Owen Wasko won medals in the Class 2A boys javelin. Rachel Stepp from Moon Area excelled, qualifying for Saturday's finals in the Class 3A 200 and 400 meters, while other athletes competed without medals.

Primary loss by Allegheny County Council president a sign of the times

Brittany Bloam won the Democratic primary in Allegheny County's 45th District, defeating County Council President Pat Catena by 30 points. Her grassroots strategy, engaging directly with over 10,000 voters, resonated amid changing political dynamics. Catena’s reliance on endorsements and a controversial campaign mailer undermined his efforts, signaling a shift in local political power.

High school baseball: Montour’s comeback bid falls short in semifinal loss to Upper St. Clair

Montour fell short in a thrilling 13-10 loss to Upper St. Clair during Thursday's WPIAL Class 5A baseball semifinals, despite a remarkable nine-run rally in the seventh. Upper St. Clair advances to the finals, while Montour aims for third place.

Stepp leads Moon Area contingent into PIAA track and field meet

Rachel Stepp entered last year’s PIAA Track and Field Championships with low expectations, yet secured a fifth-place finish. Now a standout sophomore, she’s among the top contenders in both the 400 and 200 meters, competing alongside eight other Moon athletes at this year’s meet. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart also will have six athletes competing at the state meet.