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Posted on: June 8, 2023

Fayette County Working To Detect, Prevent West Nile Virus

Ken Hess

Prevention and remediation efforts are key to stemming the spread of the mosquito-borne virus.

Uniontown, PA - Fayette County’s annual West Nile Virus prevention and remediation efforts are now under way for 2023. 

 

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), West Nile Virus (WNV) is a...

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Posted on: June 5, 2023

2023 LSA Application Period Now Open

LSA Flyer 2023

Applications are due by 4 p.m. July 21, 2023.

The Fayette County Local Share Account Program is now accepting applications for 2023. 

All applications must be submitted by 4 p.m. July 21. 

Follow this link for the full application packet. 

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Posted on: June 1, 2023

Tax Assessment, Other County Offices Relocate

Gallatin Bank Building 1

Tax Assessment opened to the public in its new office space June 1.

Uniontown, PA - The Fayette County Tax Assessment Office has completed its relocation to the former Gallatin Bank Building in Uniontown and will begin receiving the public June 1. 

 

The Tax Assessment Office aims to ensure unifor...

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Posted on: May 31, 2023

Fayette County CTI Project Honors Those Who Served

Lest We Forget Flyer

Student Loralie Cramer and the CTI student council spearheaded the red poppy project, which raises money for veterans.

Uniontown, PA - Red poppies are a nationally recognized symbol of the sacrifices made by U.S. military personnel who served and died for their country. Now, Fayette County residents can wear the floral tribute all year long while also ra...

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Posted on: May 25, 2023

Fayette County 911 Operators Honored For Dedicated Service

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week is an annual celebration of our 911 operators.

Uniontown, PA - Fayette County Emergency Management Agency’s many telecommunications officers (TCOs) are ready for anything. 

 

The last few months saw 911 operators fielding thousands of calls covering a wide v...

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Posted on: May 15, 2023

Footedale Native Honored With First Hometown Legends Marker

Hometown Legend Ernie Davis4

A sports legend, the late Ernie Davis was born in the small German Township community in 1939.

Uniontown, PA – To football fans across the country, Ernie Davis is a sports legend. In Footedale, he is the hometown boy made good.

 

Born in the small community in German Township in 1939, Davis moved to Elmira, N.Y., at the ag...

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Posted on: May 10, 2023

Officials Prepare For Next Phase of Business Park Development

Business Park Development

The project, which has been under way in North Union Township for several years, will turn 85 acres into a unique hybrid development.

Uniontown, PA - Fayette County’s new, multi-use development in North Union Township is slated to be bid out for construction next month. 

 

Fayette County Commissioners Dave Lohr, chairman; Vince Vicites and Scott Dunn; ...

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Posted on: May 8, 2023

Living Well Coalition Announces 2023 Get Moving Fayette Schedule

LWC Walk Schedule 2

This season's events run through August 23 and cover all corners of Fayette County.

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Posted on: May 5, 2023

Officials Cut Ribbon On New Fayette County Jail

Fayette County Jail Ribbon Cutting

More than 150 local, county, state and federal officials attended the festivities.

Uniontown, PA - The Fayette County Board of Commissioners hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday, marking a major milestone for the new Fayette County Jail. 

 

Located at 245 McClellandtown Road in Uniontown, the new Fayette Coun...

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Posted on: May 2, 2023

Fayette County Libraries Go Beyond the Books

National Library Week

The Fayette County Board of Commissioners recently honored the county's nine public libraries during their monthly meeting.

Uniontown, PA – Libraries generally bring to mind books – shelf after shelf of non-fiction and fiction, learning and enjoyment. But libraries are much more than simply places where books are kept. In today’s world, libraries also provide access t...

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Posted on: May 2, 2023

Broadband Survey Results Lay "Road Map" To Connectivity

Connect Fayette

Michael Baker International presented their findings from the Fast. Fiber. Fayette. survey to county and local officials.

Uniontown, PA - The results of Fayette County’s broadband connectivity survey are officially in. 

 

The Broadband Data Collection and Feasibility Study - also known as “Fast. Fiber. Fayette.” &nda...

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Posted on: April 18, 2023

Fayette County Honors 2022-23 LSA Grant Funding Recipients

LSA Award Recipients

This year's funding recommendations totaled $658,090 for 22 projects.

Uniontown, PA - The Fayette County Board of Commissioners hosted a Local Share Account Award Ceremony for 2022-23 recipients Monday morning at the former Gallatin Bank Building in Uniontown.

 

Commissioners Dave Lohr, Vince Vicite...

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Posted on: March 24, 2023

Agricultural Partnership Benefitting Local Families

Apples to Apple Butter

Republic Food Enterprise Center, Fayette County Community Action Food Bank and local farmers are working together to repurpose excess food donations.

Uniontown, PA - The Fayette County Community Action Agency (FCCAA) receives quite a few donations to its food bank from local farmers and other groups – so much, sometimes, that the agency must get creative to use it all. Fortu...

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Posted on: March 22, 2023

Agricultural Land Preservation Board Accepting Applications

Fayette County PA Preserved Farm Sign (002)

The 2023 application period closes September 1.

Uniontown, PA - The annual application period for the Fayette County Agricultural Land Preservation Board is now open.

 

Founded in 1996, the Agricultural Land Preservation Programs goals include sustaining farmland and preserving the best...

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