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Letters To The Editor

Sheepskin Trail is a Fayette jewel

While reflecting on Fayette CountyÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ incredible progress across a variety of industries and projects in 2022, I would be remiss not to mention the tremendous strides made on the Sheepskin Trail.The board of commissioners recently hosted a ribbon cutting celebrating completion of the latest ...

Address prison guard shortage

As a state lawmaker, I’m very concerned with the alarming number of vacancies in our commonwealthÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ prison system, and the number is only growing.The latest numbers from the Department of Corrections reveal there are 901 vacancies for corrections officers, positions that keep our prisons ...

A salute to our veterans

On Veterans Day, we honor the men and women who have served in the armed forces, protecting this country and its ideals of freedom and democracy.I am particularly intrigued by the veterans who answered their countryÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ call in World War II. They are pictured on small banners displayed on ...

Support a caregiver

November is National AlzheimerÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month, offering an important reminder to support all Pennsylvania caregivers.As an AlzheimerÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Association volunteer and board member, I understand the challenges Pennsylvania caregivers are facing. Here ...

In defense of fairness, justice

On Sept. 22, I spoke at the Uniontown City Council meeting. I am excited to share that democracy won that night!I spoke out in defense of fairness and justice for public transparency and constituent respect; other residents and property owners challenged the policies and practices of the public ...

I read with great interest Pennsylvania state Sen. Pat Stefano's recent column on the business climate in Pennsylvania.Stefano referred to the impact of inflation on families and claimed the problem is "free money," such as the student loan forgiveness implemented by President Biden. But ...