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One-act plays spotlight student writing, acting
Students at Norwin High School will bring a story to life on stage. And then they will do it again, eight times in the same night.

Proposed hike in pipeline for sewer fees
North Huntingdon Town-ship Municipal Authority is expected to raise rates for the 2008 fiscal year.

Irwin coins new festival
Since its birth more than 70 years ago, the parking meter has become a ubiquitous part of the urban landscape. That legacy is the springboard for a unique festival in Irwin.

Sheridan Terrace students share Mother's Day wishes
This month, fourth-graders at Sheridan Terrace sat down to answer a question: If money were no object, what would you like to buy your mother for Mother's Day?

Horseshoes to rowing, seniors find games fun
In Westmoreland County, athletic competition isn't just for students and professional athletes.

sports

Lady Knights going for third straight title
North Allegheny, Seneca Valley and Laurel Highlands each qualified for the WPIAL Class AAA girls track and field championships last week.

Bringing the Heat: Title quests kick off this week for several squads
It's playoff time for the final time in the 2007-08 school year, and several local teams are about to enter the most sought-after matches of their respective sports.

Norwin junior QB tackles basketball, volleyball to get into Division I shape
Many of the top junior football prospects spend their offseasons toiling in the weight room, studying film and going to camps and combines every weekend.

Underclassmen gain experience in late-season games for Knights
The Norwin baseball team failed to qualify for the WPIAL playoffs this year, but a positive can be taken from the season.

Norwin volleyball makes final run at section title
The section title still is up for grabs as the Norwin Knights volleyball team heads into the final match of the season tonight, Thursday, against rival Penn-Trafford (6-4).

PAL seasons heating up
The Level Green Plumbing and Heating Indians earned a hard-fought victory over the Nelson Tire and Service White Sox in PAL Pinto Action on April 26.

Norwin softball drops doubleheader
The Norwin softball team suffered two more defeats last week to fall to 3-13 overall and 3-11 in Section 1-AAAA.

obituaries

Obituaries for May 8, 2008

focus

Artwork makes 'SI for Kids'
A pencil drawing of Sidney Crosby in action during the "Winter Classic" has earned one Crafton Elementary sixth-grader some notable recognition.

Area students encouraged to eat healthier snacks
With raising concerns of inactivity, obesity and poor eating habits, school districts have developed nutrition and wellness policies to encourage healthy lifestyles.