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Hempfield Area to spend $111K for 6 weapons detectors for random student screening
Hempfield Area School District plans to start this school year with a new weapons detection system. At a school board meeting Monday, the board decided on buying six OpenGate weapons detectors for a little under $111,300. The machines cost about $18,000 each and were tested by the district earlier this year.
Murrysville, Bushy Run advance to Region 7 final
Murrysville and Bushy Run will square off for the fifth time this season, this time for the Pennsylvania American Legion Region 7 tournament title at Claysburg. And no matter what happens, both teams will be joining Region 6 champion Belle Vernon in the State Tournament Saturday at North Allegheny High School. Murrysville is play hosting to the tournament and receives and automatic berth.
New PennWest President Jon Anderson: 'Opportunities like this don't come often'
EDINBORO — Pennsylvania Western University's new president will be a regular presence at each of the university's three campuses. Jon Anderson's mailing address is in Clarion, between Edinboro and California, but he is spending time in residences on all three campuses. ...
Monday's Westmoreland Sports Notebook
The Latrobe Jethawks put an exclamation point on their undefeated District 31 American Legion season, ousting Murrysville 7-0 on Wednesday to capture the league championship. Playing at Greater Latrobe High School, the Jethawks outlasted the Eagles in a game that included a rain delay and was also halted when the field lights went out. In the process, Latrobe secured its sixth D31 title, and the third in four years, as the Jethawks went back-to-back in 2021 and 22. Latrobe posted a record of 16-0-3 in league play during the regular season, and went a perfect 5-0 in the postseason. In the title contest, Cole Short worked into the sixth inning to earn the win for Latrobe, allowing just three hits and walking four, while racking up five strikeouts. Jack Stynchula worked two innings of relief to complete the shutout, permitting just one hit. Offensively, Haden Sierocky paced the Jethawks, as he compiled a pair of hits with three RBIs, while Erick Batista had a single, a walk, and scored a run. Max Bernadowski posted three hits in the setback for Murrysville. However, the Jethawks season ended over the weekend in the Region 7 Tournament in Claysburg, as Latrobe lost 4-0 against Bedford on Saturday and fell 7-2 to Murrysville on Sunday. In addition to the Eagles, Bushy Run and Hempfield East also remain alive in the Region 7 tourney, as the Beavers smashed Philipsburg 9-1 on Sunday, while the Mud Dogs edged St. Michaels 3-1.
@BerwynCub boys recruit: Hempfield 2025 LSM/DEF Angelo (Freedom) commits to Coker
Hempfield 2025 LSM/defenseman Dominic Angelo of Freedom Lacrosse has verbally committed to play Division II lacrosse at Coker University. Why did you choose Coker? “It felt good to be at the university and I’m excited to play in the SAC and compete for a national title.”. Who do...
Shaler area student achievements for the week of July 23, 2024
Colin Bork, Hannah Coleman, Abigail Guiste and Maxwell Robinson made the dean’s list at Westminster College for the spring 2024 semester. Eli Yofan and Sophia Oehrle made the dean’s list at Miami University for the spring 2024 semester. Lauren Lorenz was named to the dean’s list at Duquesne...
State Announces $11.5M Afterschool Initiative
Lt. Gov. Davis calls afterschool programs crucial to reducing violence. Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, a native of McKeesport, talks to children playing Monday at the city’s LaRosa Youth Club. Also shown is state Rep. Nick Pisciottano of West Mifflin. (Photo courtesy Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Media Services) Pennsylvania Lt. Gov....
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