California Area Elementary School ice skating rink open

Harper Piktel, 10, and Christine Ura, 10, hold hands Friday afternoon while skating at the outdoor ice rink at California Area Elementary School. The rink opened after several days of cold weather, and school officials say it will be available to the public during evenings and weekends. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

Jos Smith, 7, Evey Smith, 9, and Liam Carpenter skate at the outdoor ice rink at California Area Elementary School on Friday afternoon. Cold temperatures over the past week a...