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Dr. Bryan O’Black, assistant superintendent, is one of 17 professionals nationwide to receive the University Council for Educational Administration’s (UCEA) Excellence in Educational Leadership Award. The UCEA Excellence in Educational Leadership Award is recognition for practicing school administrators who have made contributions to the improvement of administrator preparation. Each year,...

Burrell High School to perform, `Macbeth` The drama department at Burrell High School will present William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” at 7 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday in the high school auditorium, 1021 Puckety Church Road, Lower Burrell. Tickets are $10. For tickets, visit onthestage.com and search for Burrell High School, and...

Football WPIAL playoffs Championship Saturday’s schedule Central Catholic (10-1) vs. Pine-Richland (10-1) at Heinz Field, 8 p.m. Class 5A Semifinals Friday’s schedule Penn-Trafford (11-1) vs. Peters Township (11-1) at West Mifflin, 7 p.m.; Gateway (10-2) vs. McKeesport (9-3) at Greensburg Salem, 7 p.m. Class 4A Championship Saturday’s schedule Thomas Jefferson...

Greensburg Central Catholic and Shady Side Academy have been here before. In fact, Wednesday night’s matchup marked the fifth time since 2010 that the Centurions and Indians have met in a PIAA semifinal with a spot in the Class A state title match on the line. On top of that,...

They ride together to offseason workouts. They have helped Westminster volleyball win 56 games the past two seasons. And, Saturday, they played in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference championship — again. The last thing remaining on the checklist for Westmoreland County natives Haley Farmerie, Haley Moore and Samantha Kelly was crossed...

Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro’s office sends out a lot of press releases. They come when a drug dealer is arrested or when a lawsuit is filed against a pharmaceutical corporation. They come when he releases a grand jury report. They come when charges are filed against an elected official....

Nurse practitioners have been pushing state lawmakers to remove their collaborative agreements with physicians in Pennsylvania for a number of years. But a new public opinion poll should give state lawmakers in Allegheny County pause, as the vast majority of participants indicated they would not support such a move. Susquehanna...

Pete Putila grew up in Greene County rooting for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He might wind up in charge of their baseball operations or, possibly, at least playing a major role. Putila, a Houston Astros assistant general manager, has emerged as a candidate for the Pirates’ GM job. The Carmichaels graduate’s...

Last week: 3-1 (75.0%) Season: 121-24 (83.4%) The Birdie does not regret the decision because this time of year is about making memories and celebrating playoff wins. And everyone knows he has good taste. After your favorite Westmoreland County football expert saw video of some Belle Vernon and Thomas Jefferson...

After Wendy Petonak underwent a mastectomy as part of her treatment for breast cancer, she found one certain type of pillow best relieved her discomfort following surgery. Her daughter, Shelby, saw how much the pillow helped, and after the doctors and nurses at her mom’s follow-up appointments noticed it and...

Student-athletes from Shaler Area High School have made their college choices. Tori Martrano committed to Clarion University to play softball. She plans to study speech and language pathology. Cam Mbalo is headed to Duquesne University for track and field. He plans to study cyber security. Nick Rispoli is planning to...

UPPER MAKEFIELD — People see the serrated leaves and the fuzzy buds from afar, but it’s the familiar smell wafting over the field that seals the deal. They pack a not-so-brilliant idea into their heads and scramble to yank the hardy plants right from the soil. Back home, they light...

As we get deeper into the WPIAL playoffs, the winds of change are blowing strong in this week’s Trib 10. North Allegheny, Penn Hills and South Fayette saw their seasons and their stay in the power rankings come to an end with losses in Week 11. Peters Township, Washington and...

With a combined 30-plus years of service, Mary Alice Hennessey, Larry Vasko and Pam Lamagna all served at their last Hampton Township board meeting on Nov. 11, where they were recognized. Superintendent Dr. Michael Loughead thanked the school board members and presented each with a gift. He noted the countless...

Pennsylvania educates more PA (physician assistant) students than almost any other state. With one of the highest numbers of accredited PA programs in the country — 23, to be exact — our state has access to an enormous group of bright, ambitious, well-trained medical providers who can help to improve...

A Moon-based band is in tune with the Christmas season — and giving back to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. Chip & The Charge Ups has released a new song, “Black and Gold Christmas” to celebrate Pittsburgh pride designed and T-shirt that goes along with the song. All proceeds...

This is a quote for the Democratic/socialist/communist party and to anyone who believes socialism is the way of the future: “The goal of socialism is communism” (Vladimir Ilyich Lenin). Words from a man who should know. Steven Ignatz West Mifflin...

I believe secured borders would help reduce corruption in the country. Border security would help control the goods that come in and go out of the country. As a result, many people would feel secure because they will be assured that anything they are interacting with came into the country...

Every day the left becomes more outrageous in its attacks on President Trump. Last month two of the top ISIS terrorist leaders died in a brilliant military operation without any loss of life for American forces. While The Washington Post described the dirtbag Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi as an “austere religious...

Congratulations to the Washington Nationals on their exciting first World Series win. And an even bigger congratulations to the fans in Washington for their response to President Trump’s presence at Game 5. The long, loud boos and chants of “lock him up” were inspiring. I hope it was a sign...

Eric and Chris Ruprecht of Edgeworth recently returned from visiting their daughter, Rachel, at Fort Rucker in Enterprise, Ala., where they attended the promotion of Rachel’s husband, Mark Orlandi, to the rank of lieutenant colonel. Orlandi, who was commissioned as a second lieutenant in 2002 after graduating from Edinboro University...