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250th-themed Fayette County Fair returns July 30

Whether it’s the perfect arrangement of red, white and blue on a cupcake or an encyclopedic knowledge of the Founders, everyone will have their way to celebrate America’s birthday at the Fayette County Fair. The 2026 Fayette County Fair, which boasts the theme “Celebrating 250 Years ...

Working hard while waiting for her big break

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is one in a monthlong series of profiles of the people who live and work in Washington, Greene and Fayette counties, in celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary. Readers of a certain demographic will understand how Paige Richetti’s Barcelona adventure was, in a way, ...

New dorm being built at Waynesburg University

Construction is underway on Waynesburg University’s new dorm. The new dorm is on the former site of the former Ray Hall, which was torn down last summer. As a student, University President Douglas Lee lived for two years in the old dorm, which was built in 1963. The building was shut down in ...

Jeffries retiring as Fayette County magisterial judge

A Fayette County magisterial court judge is leaving the bench. Jennifer Jeffries, whose district encompasses Menallen and South Union townships, is retiring effective June 30, said Deputy Court Administrator Lori Lambie. She was first elected in 2015, winning re-election to another six-year ...

TV show ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ filmed at Washington County Airport

A little bit of Hollywood recently landed in Washington County. A production crew for the television drama series “Mayor of Kingstown” starring actor Jeremy Renner visited the Washington County Airport two evenings last week to film scenes for the critically acclaimed show. The series, ...