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Union miners, steelworkers shifting political allegiances in the Trump era

Once solid bastions of Democratic supporters, the unions representing local miners and steelworkers have experienced a seismic shift toward Republicans over the last decade in the era of President Donald Trump. Greene County Commissioner Blair Zimmerman, who is a lifelong Democrat and was a ...

Mount St. Macrina pilgrimage to focus on hope

The theme for this year’s pilgrimage at Mount St. Macrina, “Theotokos, Icon of Hope,” is an appropriate one for current times, said Sister Barbara Jean Mihalchick, O.S.B.M. Theotokos is the Greek word for Mother of God, and is one of the titles given to Jesus’ mother Mary. “Mary is ...

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Five things we learned in Week One

Each Monday we’ll look back at some of the highlights from the week that was in high school football. Because of the Labor Day holiday this week’s column is in the Tuesday edition. Kick returns are still a highlight in high school: A kickoff return for a touchdown in the NFL nowadays is ...

Wild Things win in sudden death, move into first place

The Frontier League’s regular season is a 116-day marathon, running from early May to the last day in August. It will take all 116 of them to determine the Central Division champion. Washington and Lake Erie will sprint to the finish line in different time zones Sunday. The Wild Things will ...

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Wild Things lose game, but win division title

There is a long sign beyond the left-field wall at EQT Park that lists all of the years the Wild Things have won division titles. That sign needs to be updated before next year to include 2025. Washington capped an amazing and unlikely late-season charge to the top of the Central Division ...

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Opinion

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OP-ED: Random thoughts about man’s stupidity

I am only 18 months away from turning 80, and truthfully, the way things are going, if seven more of my classmates pass away, I could end up being the valedictorian of my high school class. One thing I’ve consistently observed in life is the ongoing display of consistency that humankind ...

Living

Ohiopyle tops list of ‘great value stays’

With breath-taking scenery, dozens of trails for biking and hiking, and wildlife spread over more than 20,000 acres, Ohiopyle State Park ranked first among state parks across the U.S. for “great value stays” The HomeToGo 2025 State Park Index ranked the top 100 parks on affordability, ...

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