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Deer damage dominates conversation at Washington County’s 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 ...

Can’t we all just get along?

Imagine sitting at an outdoor concert, enjoying the evening’s 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 direction, ...

Philanthropy matters: WCCF Gives demonstrates local generosity, local impact

For local nonprofits, September brings more than the start of fall. It brings Washington Community Foundation’s WCCF Gives, a powerful day of generosity that fuels their missions all year long. Over the past 12 years, WCCF Gives has awarded nearly $14 million to Washington County ...

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 ...