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LH students honor veterans

Students at two elementary schools in the Laurel Highlands School District honored those who served our country in advance of Veterans Day. Students at Hutchinson Elementary held a parade in honor of veterans and purchased yard signs to recognize local heroes. Fayette County Commissioner ...

The trials and tribulations of the modern veteran

Elmer Weimer has had many titles throughout his life. Son. Father. Sailor. Criminal. Hero. Husband. Veteran. Addict. Survivor. Though comparatively it might seem extreme, WeimerĢƵ journey is tragically similar to many of the newest generation of combat veterans who served in the ...

Some Gave All……

On a bright and crisp November morning, as I drove past the Dawson Veterans Memorial, the sunĢƵ glow washed across the bronze names on the three military tributes making the names twinkle like daylight stars. At that moment, I knew that I would be writing this column. Three fairly ...

Fayette Gives raises nearly $580,000 for local charities

The community raised $579,505 for 96 Fayette County charities through the Community Foundation of Fayette CountyĢƵ (CFFC) fifth annual Fayette Gives. During the 12-hour fundraising marathon on Thursday, the public donated online with live results and leaderboards on display. Check donations ...

North Fayette customers required to cut back on water use

The North Fayette County Municipal Authority issued a requirement that customers reduce water usage by 5%. The usage reduction comes as a result of a state request for voluntary water conservation due to drought conditions, according to a release from the municipal authority. Conservation ...