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Fayette County Begins Primary Election Certification Process

The final results certification process for the 2021 Primary Election is officially under way.

Uniontown, PA - The Fayette County Election Bureau has begun the final certification process for the 2021 Primary Election results. 

All votes have been tallied, and the Fayette County Board of Commissioners completed t...

Medal of Honor Recipient Recognized for Memorial Day

Fairchance native Alfred L. Wilson was a World War II medic whose heroic actions led to him being posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor - the only Fayette County WWII veteran to receive the distinction.

Uniontown, PA - Fairchance native Alfred L. Wilson was a World War II medic whose heroic actions led to him being posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor – the only Fayette County WWII veteran to receive the honor...

Fayette County Parks Named 'Place' To Be This Summer

For their many outdoor options and close-to-home locations, our county parks earned the Fayette County PR Initiative's “Faces and Places” designation for May 2021.

Uniontown, PA – There is no doubt that Fayette County has quite a bit to offer during the summer months, from fairs and festivals to any number of nature activities, like hiking at Bear Run or whitewater rafting at Ohiopyle. But even fo...

Behavioral Health Director Honored

More than one year after being named an honoree, Fayette County Behavioral Health Administration Chief Executive Officer Lisa Ferris has finally received her 2020 Dennis Marion Impact Award.

Uniontown, PA - More than one year after being named an honoree, Fayette County Behavioral Health Administration Chief Executive Officer Lisa Ferris has finally received her 2020 Dennis Marion Impact Award.

Established in honor ...

Fayette Business Park Expansion Moving Forward

Redevelopment Authority officials are taking the reins on this ongoing project.

Uniontown, PA - The Redevelopment Authority of the County of Fayette (RACF) will officially oversee the remaining stages of the Fayette County Business Park Expansion Project. 

Fayette County Commissioners Dave Lohr, ch...

Construction Set for Fayette County Prison

Demolition and site preparation is nearing completion, with construction slated to begin this month.

Uniontown, PA - The Fayette County Prison Project is slated to move into the construction phase this month, with demolition of the existing facility nearly complete. 

Fayette County Commissioners recently awarded the co...

Fayette County Officers Receive Congressional Badge of Bravery

Fayette County Sheriff's Deputy/German Township Cpl. John Lingo and Masontown Police Chief Ronald "Scott" Miller received the award from U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey.

Uniontown, PA - Two Fayette County police officers were awarded the Congressional Badge of Bravery by U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey Wednesday morning at the Joseph A. Hardy Connellsville Airport. 

Masontown Borough Police Chief ...

PA DEP Releases Grant Roundup for Fayette County Recycling

Our Fayette County recycling efforts have recently been bolstered by more than $1 million in Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection grants.

Uniontown, PA - Fayette County’s recycling efforts have recently been bolstered by more than $1 million in state grants. 

William Jester, Environmental Protection Specialist with the state Department of Environmental Pr...

Rural Broadband Hotspots Go Live Countywide

The most recent phase of the Fayette County Broadband Expansion Project is helping thousands of rural residents stay connected via high-speed internet. Check out the flyer for a list of locations near you.

Fayette County Marks Broadband Project Expansion

Fayette County officials met in Gibbon Glade to celebrate completion of the latest phase of rural broadband expansion.

Uniontown, PA - Fayette County officials celebrated their latest broadband infrastructure expansion with a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday morning. 

Last year, county commissioners Dave Lohr, Chairman; Vince Vicites a...

Fayette County COVID-19 Vaccination Volunteers Recognized

As National Volunteer Week comes to a close, join us in thanking the countless volunteers who have rallied to help Fayette County conquer COVID-19.

Uniontown, PA – Retirees. Health care workers. Members of a religious community. They come from diverse backgrounds, but these volunteers and many others are united in a common cause: to do what they can, in whatever way they can, to mitigate the spread o...

Fayette County Recycling Convenience Center Opens

Officials marked the grand opening of the new Fayette County Recycling Convenience Center with an Earth Day celebration April 22.

Uniontown, PA - Officials marked the grand opening of the new Fayette County Recycling Convenience Center with an Earth Day celebration Thursday. 

Fayette County Recycling Coordinator/Stormwater Manager Sheila Shea, alo...

Fayette County Hosts 3rd Agricultural Roundtable

The Fayette County Board of Commissioners and Fayette County Farm Bureau hosted their third Agricultural Roundtable event earlier this month at the Fayette County Fairgrounds.

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 Recycling C...

Fayette County Recycling Program 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, Fayette County ...

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 late Hunter Braddee, ...

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...

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 booths where...

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. 

State legislators recently passe...

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 Emergency Rental A...

COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center Goes Live

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

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.

Uniontown, PA - The Fayette County Commissioners, together with the Fayette County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), Uniontown Hospital, Highlands Hospital, Senator Pat Stefano (Chairman of the PA Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency P...