Local politicians announced this week that grants totaling $2.86 million are being made to several Beaver County schools, thanks to the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program. Provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, these grants will help fix leaks and problems involving drainage flow. According to State Representative Rob Matzie, issues on the roofs of several school districts have lead to not only drainage and leak issues, but also the rise of mold, mildew, and deterioration. The grants include $1.15 million to the Hopewell Area School District, $1 million to the Aliquippa School District, and $713,777 to the Rochester Area School District.