Fayette County Marks William Penn's 400th Birthday

Fayette County Commissioners issued multiple proclamations honoring various causes during their monthly meeting Thursday.

Fayette County Commissioners on Thursday issued a proclamation officially declaring April 23, 2021, William Penn Day in Fayette County, in honor of what would have been British Admiral William Penn’s 400th Birthday. 

Born April 23, 1621,...

Fayette County Prison Project Bids Awarded

Bids have been awarded to the lowest responsible bidders for the ongoing Fayette County Prison Project.

Fayette Recycling Program Featured in Study

The newly revamped, state-of-the-art Fayette County recycling program has caught the attention of a prestigious Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania study.

Uniontown, PA - Fayette County’s newly revamped, state-of-the-art recycling program has caught the attention of a prestigious study. 

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania recently worked with Fayette County R...

Fayette County Launches Homebound Vaccinations

The Fayette County COVID-19 Vaccine Taskforce is set to launch its latest initiative to vaccinate homebound citizens.

Uniontown, PA - The Fayette County COVID-19 Vaccine Taskforce is set to launch its latest initiative to vaccinate homebound citizens. 

The initiative will allow the Fayette County Emergency Management Agency, as well as...

Stormwater Workshop Planned for Contractors

Stormwater Manager Sheila Shea will host a Stormwater Workshop for contractors and developers on May 19, 2021.

May 19, 2021 - Contractors' Stormwater Workshop

9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Morrell Volunteer Fire Company

1232 University Drive, Dunbar, PA 15431

Stormwater runoff from construction activities can have a significant impact on water quality by contributing...

Fayette County Recycling Center Expands

Fayette County's Recycling Program has expanded once again, with the addition of 14 more recycling drop-off bins and opening of its new recycling convenience center.

 Uniontown, PA - Fayette County’s Recycling Program has expanded once again, with the addition of 14 more recycling drop-off bins and opening of its new recycling convenience center. 

Last year, Fayet...

Fayette County Declares April Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Fayette County officials issued a proclamation to representatives from the Crime Victims' Center, in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Wear Teal Day.

Fayette County Adapting Vaccination Procedures

The Fayette County COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force is updating its procedures to better adapt to the state’s vaccination eligibility expansion.

Uniontown, PA - The Fayette County COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force is updating its procedures to better adapt to the state’s vaccination eligibility expansion. 

Last week, the Pennsylvania Department of Health ann...

Helping Heroes Foundation Supports CYS

A local family's generosity led to a brighter Easter for some Fayette County children.

Uniontown, PA - Easter will be a little brighter this year for some of Fayette County’s children, thanks to a local family’s generosity. 

The Helping Heroes Foundation, started by the family of the l...

New Visitor Information Center Opens

A new Fayette County visitor information center has opened its doors along the Youghiogheny River in Connellsville.

Uniontown, PA - Connellsville just got a little bit more welcoming, thanks to a new visitor information center greeting travelers coming through on the Yough River Trail, a part of the Great Allegheny Passage. 

A ribbon...

Duck's Maple Farm Named March 'Place'

It’s maple season in the Laurel Highlands. To mark the occasion, Duck's Maple Farm of Normalville is being featured in this month's edition of Fayette County's Faces and Places series.

Uniontown, PA – It’s maple season in the Laurel Highlands. That means maple farmers are harvesting the sweet sap from their trees and turning it into rich, delicious syrups. 

Most of the maple farms in the Laurel Highlands are ...

COVID-19 Vaccinations Continue Through April

The Fayette County COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force is scheduling appointments daily through its call center.

The Fayette County COVID-19 Vaccine Taskforce continues making strides in getting our residents vaccinated. The task force is confident that the majority of those who registered on the Fayette County Vaccination Registry, and are eligible in Phase 1A and ...

Fayette County Prison Project Breaks Ground

The Fayette County Board of Commissioners hosted a Groundbreaking Ceremony recently for the new prison.

FAYETTE COUNTY BREAKS GROUND ON NEW PRISON 

Uniontown, PA – The Fayette County Board of Commissioners hosted a Groundbreaking Ceremony Thursday for the new Fayette County Prison. 

The invitation-only event included information bo...

Hospitality grant aiding Fayette County businesses

A new hospitality grant aims to help Fayette County businesses recover from hardships endured as a result of the ongoing pandemic.

‘CHIRP’ GRANT BOOSTING FAYETTE COUNTY BUSINESSES 

Uniontown, PA – A new hospitality grant aims to help Fayette County businesses recover from hardships endured as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 

St...

ERAP offers rent, utilities assistance

A new state program designed to deliver rapid financial relief to Fayette County residents launched this month.

STATE PROGRAM PROVIDES RELIEF TO FAYETTE RESIDENTS 

Uniontown, PA – A new state program designed to deliver rapid financial relief to Fayette County residents launched this month.

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf recently announced the Emergenc...

COVID-19 Task Force administers second vaccine doses

Fayette County COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force members, with the support of dedicated volunteers, administered 2,100 second doses this week. 

Another 3,000 first doses are planned to go in arms next week. Progress continues!

COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center Goes Live

The Fayette County COVID-19 Vaccination Task Force has established its call center.

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Ongoing

Fayette County officials will start the springtime by distributing an unprecedented number of vaccinations to residents.

Fayette County Establishes COVID-19 Vaccine Planning Task Force

Fayette County has established a COVID-19 Vaccine Planning Task Force to ensure all citizens have access to the vaccine as it becomes available.

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Adopted 2021 General Fund Budget

View the adopted 2021 general fund budget as of December 17, 2020.

Spring Hard-to-Recycle Event Scheduled

Fayette County will host its Spring Hard-to-Recycle event of the year during Earth Week.

The Spring Hard-to-Recycle event is slated for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the new Fayette County Recycling Convenience Center at 105 Romeo Lane, Uniontown, PA 15401. 

The event will be part of the center's grand opening celebration. 

See the atta...