Pastor James Hogan reminisces about coaching youth baseball, finds an opportunity to return to coaching, and shares experiences with a new team, highlighting personal challenges and the joys of mentoring young players.
West Hills Gazette
Overnight flagging operations set for Monday night on McKees Rocks Bridge
Overnight flagging operations on the McKees Rocks Bridge will take place Monday night, affecting traffic from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for milling and paving work. Motorists may experience brief stoppages and should exercise caution.
New phone app will let parents check on Montour district bus routes
The Montour School District is introducing the Athena Edulog Parent Portal software to enhance communication with parents by allowing them to track their children's bus routes in real-time on their phones, improving safety and reducing transportation-related inquiries.
Behind the Lens: Steelers’ offensive makeover complete with Pickens’ departure
The Steelers saw significant player turnover after their playoff loss, watching key offensive contributors Russell Wilson, Justin Fields and Najee Harris leave the fold. The offensive makeover was complete with last week's departure of petulant receiver George Pickens, who was dealt to Dallas last week
WPIAL track and field: West Hills athletes pocket two dozen medals; Moon’s Stepp wins gold
West Hills athletes achieved significant success at the WPIAL Track and Field Championships, bringing home 24 medals, including a gold from Rachel Stepp in the Class 3A 400 meters. Notable performances included multiple medal finishes across various events.
Montour schools grant aims to connect students with emerging industries
The Montour School District received a $93,000 grant to launch the "School-to-Work Partnerships" initiative, connecting students to emerging industries through hands-on experiences and industry partnerships, aiming for immediate and long-term workforce success.
Remembering World War I: Private Schawolt comes home
World War I claimed over 115,000 American lives, including a young Moon Run resident named William Schawolt. Enlisting at 26, he died in the Argonne Forest on Oct. 16, 1918 -- just four weeks before the war ended. His remains returned home in 1921, buried with honors in Moon Run.






