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Fayette County commissioners approve final 2026 budget

The Fayette County commissioners unanimously approved the final budget for next year, which will not raise taxes on residents. The commissioners voted on the final budget at their meeting Thursday. The $54,433,827 spending plan is about $8,000 less than the proposed budget approved last ...

Greene County planners OK early work on proposed data center site

The first phase of work for a proposed data center complex was approved Wednesday night at a lengthy Greene County Planning Commission meeting that generated nearly an hour-and-a-half of public comment. The commission voted 8-1 to allow land development for Project Hummingbird, which is ...

Final push underway for Give-A-Christmas

Total: $6,022 Goal: $10,000 There are only a few days left to help the Salvation Army by donating to the Give-A-Christmas campaign. The annual fundraiser supports programs offered by local units of the nonprofit, including housing and utility assistance and food banks. This year’s goal ...

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Gridiron greats

Deakyn DeHoet did all he could in trying to help Jefferson-Morgan’s football team match last year’s undefeated regular season and while the Rockets came up short of that goal the J-M senior had another outstanding year. Still, for the second year in a row there was an area team that ...

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Influenza suspected in recent snow goose mortalities

Avian influenza is suspected to have caused the deaths of hundreds of snow geese found at a Northampton County quarry. The Pennsylvania Game Commission is coordinating a response to this incident that includes safe removal, testing and disposal of these birds. Those encountering other sick or ...

Return to normal

After a visit from the Polar Vortex, spring-like weather returned to Southwestern Pennsylvania this past week melting away the heavy snow that accompanied the Polar Air. It was interesting to note the temperature in Fairbanks, Alaska before the Polar Air headed south was a high of 33 below ...

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Cheers & Jeers

Cheers: We’re in the home stretch of the Herald-Standard’s annual Give-A-Christmas campaign to support the Salvation Army service centers in Fayette County. It’s not too late to contribute to help us meet our $10,000 goal. All donations remain in the local area to help fund the ...

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Return to normal

After a visit from the Polar Vortex, spring-like weather returned to Southwestern Pennsylvania this past week melting away the heavy snow that accompanied the Polar Air. It was interesting to note the temperature in Fairbanks, Alaska before the Polar Air headed south was a high of 33 below ...

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