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The immigrants deserve better

Albert Einstein said a picture is worth a thousand words. The photo of the sign at the Moshannon detention center in Philipsburg in todayĢƵ newspaper screams them. Irony, too. “Help shelter pets find their way home,” the billboard in the background reads. The signs’ ...

Cheers & Jeers

Cheers: A 9-year-oldĢƵ selfless act of charity moved many to open their wallets and chip in for a new small livestock barn for the Fayette County Fair. During the annual livestock sale last Friday night, Harper Diamond of Smithfield slipped a note to the announcer before taking to the ring to ...

Public notices must remain accessible

Some state lawmakers seem to think they have come up with a way to modernize how local governing bodies get the word out about their meetings, pending actions, tax increases, new ordinances and other measures. But Senate Bill 194 — which resurrects the idea of putting public notices on ...

Cheers & Jeers

Cheers: Cheers to the Carmichaels Copperheads for winning their 15th Fayette County Baseball League championship last Friday. Carmichaels, coached by Dickie Krause, swept top-seeded Potomac Valley with three complete-game pitching performances, winning by scores of 8-0, 2-0 and 7-2 behind Gavin ...

When you dial 911 for a medical emergency, you expect a quick response. But a number of strains on emergency medical service agencies are making that more difficult. In 2018, a report issued by a state Senate commission said emergency medical services in Pennsylvania “are in a crisis,” ...

Cheers & Jeers

Cheers: Cheers to the Connellsville American Legion baseball team for winning the Region 6 baseball championship to advance to Pennsylvania American Legion Baseball State Tournament, which begins Saturday at McDowell High School in the Erie suburb of Millcreek Township. Connellsville went ...