I was a young, politically naive man during Jimmy Carter’s time in office, but even then I could see his was a failed presidency. The humiliation of the Iran hostage situation, including the failed rescue mission, high inflation, record high interest rates, etc. led to this conclusion. In spite of his poor performance as president, he will be remembered as a good man due to his humanitarian efforts after leaving office.

David Pratt felt relieved upon learning that the Environmental Protection Agency banned two known carcinogens used in consumer products and dry cleaning.

Westmoreland County Director of County Operations Greg McCloskey has retired.

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Jesse Sterlitz knew he was going to be a firefighter from a young age.

I stewed as I read and reread the letters “Trump’s victory shows rejection of Democrats’ ways” (Nov. 15, TribLive) and “Better under Trump? Think again”(Nov. 15, TribLive).

North Huntingdon carpentry company owner Dave Jackel can’t understand how President Joe Biden would commute the 20-year prison sentence of former Le-Nature’s Inc. CEO Gregory J. Podlucky.

For Marnie Golden, having the steepest ski slope in the state just 20 minutes away from her house is a point of hometown pride.

WASHINGTON — The Senate passed legislation early Saturday to boost Social Security payments for millions of people, pushing a longtime priority for former public employees through Congress in one of its last acts for the year.

The Wheeling Nailers’ franchise record 13-game winning streak came to an end with a 4-0 loss to the Toledo Walleye at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, W.Va. on Friday.