Back-to-school time means minding school zones

CLASSROOMS ARE SWEPT CLEAN, buses are rolling and teachers have their lesson plans set. It doesn’t seem like that long ago we were wishing high school graduates the best for their future and reminding all to keep safe during the summer. But here it is — back-to-school time again. Mc-Keesport Area opened its doors yesterday, while students in other Mon Valley school districts will return Thursday and Friday this week. What that means in the Mon Valley is that traffic will be a little heavier each morning and afternoon, especially around school zones. We hope that each of you who are out and about every day remember that school-zone safety begins with you. The flashing lights that warn motorists to slow down for school zones have been off for a couple of months and we have become accustomed to driving through school zones at the posted speed limit. That has changed. We shouldn’t be caught unaware.