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Joseph P. Sebestyen III is the new assistant principal at Hampton’s High School, replacing Dr. Michael Amick. Sebestyen was selected from a robust pool of 80 applicants for the high school assistant principal vacancy, according to Dr. Marguerite Imbarlina, Hampton High School principal. He most recently served as an assistant...

The Shaler Area School District is inviting guests on a “world tour” — no passport necessary — during its Sept. 21 homecoming festivities. A student-run homecoming committee developed the theme over the summer, according to Mindy Thiel, activities director and social studies teacher. “This theme, given its broad nature, would...

A New York writer named Jonathan Daniel Stern, writing in the Aug. 7 issue of the e-zine “Fatherly,” laments that co-sleeping has destroyed his marriage. As best as I can figure, Stern and his ersatz wife are still married and live under the same roof, but the marriage is gone,...

Of all the ways to burn through cash in Las Vegas, zip lining 12 stories above the throngs at the outdoor mall known as LINQ Promenade may be the most thrilling. Next to hunting down zombies in a virtual reality game, seeing Lady Gaga in concert or hanging out at...

It’s time vermouth came out of the back seat and leapt into the driver’s seat. No longer just the briny backbone of a martini or the sweet round note in a Negroni, vermouth belongs in summery cocktails on its own authority. Vermouth, simply put, is an aromatized, fortified wine —...

After trailing by 10 points after the first quarter, Burgettstown scored 44 unanswered points in a 46-12 victory over Summit Academy (0-4) in a nonconference football game Saturday afternoon. Burgettstown (3-0) got on the board when Cyle Conley scored on a 4-yard rushing touchdown. Seth Phillis took over the second...

Football Saturday’s results WPIAL Class 2A Midwestern Freedom 28, Mohawk 0 Class A Big 7 Union 48, Northgate 28 Nonconference Burgettstown 46, Summit Academy 12 Springdale 41, Bishop Canevin 6 District 8 City League Nonconference Cardinal Mooney (Ohio) 48, Carrick 0 Saturday’s summaries WPIAL Class 2A Midwestern Freedom 28, Mohawk...

With the injury to Springdale quarterback Legend Ausk, the Dynamos went with signal-calling by committee Saturday night. The committee did just fine as Springdale jumped out to a three-touchdown lead and rolled to a 41-6 nonconference victory over Bishop Canevin at Dormont Stadium. The Dynamos are off to a 4-0...

Clarion’s quarterback tandem of Michael Proios and Jeff Clemens combined to throw for 280 yards and five touchdowns as the Golden Eagles won their second straight to open the season, 48-20 over Lock Haven on Saturday in a PSAC crossover game. Proios went 7 for 10 for 163 yards and...

Before going on to serve their country in the military, they walked the halls of Valley High School. A new memorial standing in front of the New Kensington-Arnold high school will recognize and honor their service and sacrifice — in not only the past, but also the future. The Veterans...

The national college admissions scandal creates many problems, but it especially harms students with real disabilities. That parents paid a corrupt private counselor tens of thousands of dollars to fudge their children’s college applications raises concerns about their ethics, but also about the admission standards and processes of the institutions...

When the school year begins, I am always encouraged to see so many students from across the nation pouring into our state, where higher education is an important industry. Colleges, universities and trade schools employ tens of thousands of people and breathe life into so many of our communities. For...

LOS ANGELES — The Rams would like to beat the Saints this time without help from the absence of a flag. Los Angeles’ 26-23 overtime win over New Orleans in last season’s NFC championship game had wild momentum swings and exciting performances from two of the best offenses in NFL...

Notices Outdoors RIFLE/TRAP LEAGUES There were 153 shooters who competed in the Twi-Night Trap League on Thursday, and nine managed perfect 25 straights in the final shoot of the regular season. Connellsville finished in first place with a score of 195 targets. Ruffsdale (190), Hecla (188), Youngwood (187) and East...

WORDS OF WISDOM Veteran coaches discuss the issue of falling participation numbers in high school football: George Novak 14th winningest coach in state history with six WPIAL titles at Woodland Hills • “I think there are more sports programs to choose from. There is more specialization in one sport with...

Who is Dick’s Sporting Goods to ask for stronger gun laws? Who is Gap? Who is Levi Strauss? Who is Credit Karma or Bloomberg or Condé Nast? According to the U.S. Supreme Court, they are people. In the 2010 decision that has rippled through campaign finance, the court decided that...

The Steelers’ season opener debacle demonstrated what I have said for years: Mike Tomlin is a lousy coach. He has gotten by due to an abundance of talented players who were able to win in spite of Tomlin’s poor decision-making. With the loss of Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell, the...

Is vaping damaging to lungs? Of course it is. The vaping debate is another instance where somebody or some group with an agenda has successfully created a controversy, knowing full well that for every controversy there are at least two points of view. And, very simply, a tidy profit can...

I recently heard concern that representatives being sworn into Congress are no longer required to use the phrase “So help me God,” or use a Bible when being installed. This is not new. Neither has ever been a requirement. There have been presidents who were sworn in over a book...

Happening this weekend around Sewickley: Saturday, Sept. 14 • The Sewickley Farmer’s Market returns to the St. James Church parking lot from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop by and check out the goods! • Bring your grandparents to story time at the Sewickley Public Library from 2 to 3...

Football WPIAL Class 6A Section 1 Central Catholic 31, Hempfield 14 Central Catholic 7 10 14 0 —31 Hempfield 7 0 7 0 —14 CC: Dontre Jones 5 run (Johnathan Opalko kick) H: Nathan Roby 49 pass from Blake Remaley (Ben Kissell kick) CC: Edward Tillman 9 run (Opalko kick)...

Top performers for Week 3 high school football in Western Pennsylvania. Passing 485 - Ethan Dahlem, Upper St. Clair (22 of 33) 359 - Eric Wilson, Sto-Rox (16 of 30) 349 - Aris Hasley, Deer Lakes (19 of 24) 307 - Zack Rocco, North Catholic (30 of 49) 292 -...

The first half was wide open, with the teams combining for 31 points. The second half was locked down, with defenses taking over. In the end, Shenango defeated Serra Catholic, 27-14, in Class 2A nonconference play Friday night. The first half featured an aerial display as the teams combined for...