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Behind O-line, Dahlem drives USC to victory

Julian Dahlem grabbed the headlines in Upper St. Clair’s 21-7 victory over Peters Township but the credit for the triumph in the Allegheny Six Conference opener says the senior multi-purpose back was well distributed. On offense, Dahlem rolled up 185 yards on 22 carries for two touchdowns ...

Parents pave path for Olympian offspring

When Kristin and Jeff Matheny were asked about the sacrifices they made to help their son, Josh, earn a roster spot on the U.S. Swimming Team that will compete in the Summer Olympic Games, the Upper St. Clair couple looked at each other and laughed. “Honestly, I love swimming,” Kristin ...

Lebo lacrosse looking for more meaningful milestones

When Mt. Lebanon defeated Upper St. Clair, 14-9, on May 1, Mike Ermer recorded his 200th career victory as Blue Devils head coach. The triumph, however, is not the significant win he’s after. “Two hundred is cool,” Ermer said. “It’s still nice but it’s really not a big deal. It ...

Local Jewish community turns out for Hanukkah celebrations

A large crowd gathered in front of the Washington County Courthouse Dec. 11 to celebrate Hanukkah. This was the second year Chabad of the South Hills hosted the event. The Mt. Lebanon-based synagogue has been reaching out to Washington County since the closure of Beth Israel’s synagogue in ...

Getting down to business

Third-graders at Pleasant Valley Elementary School put their lessons on economic principles to the test at the economics fair earlier this month. Students created their own products, as well as marketing and sales plans. Kids then went shopping to “purchase” their classmates’ new inventions.