TOP SCARECROW DESIGNERS

Students at California Area Elementary School took part in the PTA’s inaugural scarecrow contest on Wednesday. From left, fifth-graders Gracie Juarez, Phalon Spradley, Teague Smith and Harper Tobias pose with “Burgundy Bob,” a scarecrow inspired by painter Bob Ross. At right, first-graders Everly and Elliot Bongiorno and Mannix Howard pose with “Jinu,” a scarecrow based on a character from the movie “KPop Demon Hunters.” Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent