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‘Birthplace of the Big Mac’ celebrates its place in history

Matt Alamo only had a slight awareness of the history of the McDonald’s location on Morgantown Street in Uniontown when his group took ownership eight years ago. He’s gotten an education since then — from the family of the past owner, and from the long line of visitors who come for a ...

Smithfield native crowned Fayette County Fair queen

The fourth time was the charm for Caroline Smith. The reigning Fayette County Fair Princess moved to the next level Thursday night, when she was crowned as the 2026 Fair Queen. Smith, 20, of Smithfield, had participated in the pageant the last three years. She encouraged other girls to ...

Creator of McDonald’s Big Mac hailed from Uniontown

This is the fast-food jingle you know, even if you don’t know it. “Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame-seed bun...” It was the musical recipe for the Big Mac, the multi-decker sandwich sensation from the McDonald’s ad campaign that went ...

Two killed, one injured in Route 51 crash

Two people were killed Thursday when a motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed crashed into a car near Perryopolis. The crash was reported shortly before noon on Route 51 in Perry Township near Randall’s Restaurant, a Fayette County 911 dispatcher said. Fayette County Coroner Bob ...

Kelly hired as new Greene County clerk

After more than a year working under Greene County's clerk, Jeremy Kelly now gets to take on the role himself. The county Board of Commissioners voted 3-0 Thursday to appoint Kelly as chief clerk retroactive to July 19. Kelly had served as assistant clerk since 2024, where he also handled ...