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A thanks to the laborers who came before us

A recent Facebook post claims that most of the benefits won for laborers by the blood and sacrifice of unions were instead a gift to his employees by Ford founder and owner, Henry Ford. I have read and researched Mr. FordĢƵ historical triumphs, and itĢƵ true he was years ahead of the auto ...

Public pools ride a wave of summer weather ups and downs

some area pools, the early rain and cooler temperatures provided a setback to the start of the swim season until summertime heat moved in during late June along with drier weather. June precipitation recorded by the National Weather Service (NWS) at the Pittsburgh International Airport ...

The case for unions in 2025

Michael Podhorzer wants you to know that living in a state that values unions is healthier than living in one that doesn't. Writing at Weekend Read in April, Podhorzer said that "those living in states with so-called right-to-work laws, which makes it nearly impossible to organize ...

Can’t we all just get along?

Imagine sitting at an outdoor concert, enjoying the eveningĢƵ warm summer breeze, your attention fixed on the musical act performing on stage. Your favorite artist starts the second song of his set, and you begin to sing along. Suddenly, out of nowhere, an object is hurled in your ...

Deer damage dominates conversation at Washington CountyĢƵ annual farm tour

Dave and Renee Dickson oversee operations at Foster Farm Acres in Buffalo Township. “Renee owns the place and I’m the caretaker,” Dave said, referring to his spouse, whose family has been in charge for three generations. “We raise beef, hay, oats, corn . . . whatever the deer don’t ...