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Rescue boat making waves in Fayette County waters

As more and more people flock to Fayette CountyĢƵ waterways each summer, first responders are enhancing their capabilities to keep everyone safe.Adah Volunteer Fire Department recently added a 15-foot Mako Skiff water rescue boat to its equipment lineup, allowing for better coverage of the ...

Eighty Four woman becomes rare two-time living organ donor

In November 2018, while recovering from surgery to donate a kidney that saved the life of longtime family friend Bruce Bandel, Alysha McConnell read an article about a two-time organ donor.The man, a New Jersey resident and married father of nine, had donated a kidney and a portion of his liver ...

PennDOT maintenance projects in Fayette County

The state Department of Transportation has released a list of work plans for the upcoming week.During maintenance work activities motorists should expect to encounter flaggers, single-lane restrictions, moving operations, and detours. Motorists should drive with caution throughout all work ...

Faith and hard work: Mill Run woman celebrates 100th birthday

For the past 100 years, work and faith have been the cornerstones of Betty Hawkins’ life.The Mill Run native, born Aug. 12, 1923, grew up on a farm with her parents and her seven siblings.“I outlived them all,” she said, as she prepared to mark a century of life.Growing up, Hawkins said, ...

Community briefs

n Albert Gallatin Human Services Agency announced that DudaĢƵ Farms will have a FarmerĢƵ Market on Thursday, Aug. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the rear parking lot of the Masontown Senior Center, 22 S. Main St., Masontown. FarmerĢƵ Market vouchers and cash will be accepted, and the market ...