Fayette County Fair - 7/30/2012

Chris Higbee opens for The Clarks at the Fayette County Fair in Dunbar Township, Friday evening.

The Clarks featuring Scott Blasey (left),  Greg Joseph, Robert James and James Minarik perform at the Fayette County Fair, Friday evening.

Derik Heitauer, 11, of New Salem celebrates his birthday by dragging his step-father, James Furnbaugh, onto the Super Shot, Saturday afternoon.

Connor Allman, 8, of Pittsburgh feeds a baby goat at the Fayette County Fair, Saturday afternoon.

Cyrus Nock of the Nerveless Nocks Thrill and Stunt Show defies gravity in the wheel of destiny at the Fayette County Fair, Saturday afternoon.

Fletcher Runyan of the Nerveless Nocks Thrill and Stunt Show performs on the wire at the Fayette County Fair, Saturday afternoon.

Leah Bloom and Angel Kiss enjoy some serious hang time aboard the Ring of Fire, Saturday afternoon.

Brianna Bloom (left), 7, and her cousin Katrina David, 11, both of Uniontown enjoy their third ride on the Super Slide, Saturday afternoon.

The Fayette County Fair Princess and Queen, Lyndsey Butler (left) and Elizabeth Hendricks present Adrienne Mattley, 8, and her sister Alexandra (right), 5, of Uniontown with crowns at the Fayette County Fair, Sunday afternoon.

Ellie Davey, 9, of Crofton, Maryland is presented with a crown by the Fayette County Fair Princess, Lyndsey Butler at the Fayette County Fair, Sunday afternoon.

Auggie Agostini and the Lucky Strikes open for the Battle of the Bands at the Fayette County Fair, Sunday afternoon. They were the winners in 2011 and therefore open for the new competition.

Free Candy open as the first competitors in the Battle of the Bands at the Fayette County Fair, Sunday afternoon.

KennyKon XXIII, Kennywood Park - 7/22/2012

Members of the American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) gather at Kennywood Park for their 23rd annual picnic.

ACEers (from left) Vic Kleman, Chuck George, Stephen Marziale and Elana Marziale take a ride on The Whip in honor of the ride's 85th year of operation.

Nikki Blake (left), Stephen Marziale and Justin Loutsenhizer take a 3-person flight aboard Kennywood's Sky Coaster.

Steve Smith, Mike Matscherz and Evan Smith savor the airtime on the Kangaroo, the last surviving "flying coaster" ride of it's kind in the world.

ACE Goes Idlewild II - 7/21/2012

Members of the American Coaster Enthusiasts gather at Idlewild Park in Ligonier, Pennsylvania for their second "ACE Goes Idlewild" event on Saturday, July 21, 2012.

Shawn Engle of Cold Spring, Kentucky takes his first ever ride on the Flying Aces ride, Saturday morning at Idlewild.

Stephen Gray and Julie Word, both of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania prove that one is never too old to enjoy the simple pleasures the Hand Cars, Saturday morning at Idlewild.

Idlewild's public relations director, Jeff Croushore, is dunked for a good cause, Saturday afternoon.

ACEers enjoy an "exclusive ride time" aboard the Rollo Coaster, Saturday night at Idlewild.

Weekend Features, Laurel Highlands Band Camp - 7/20/2012

Students from Laurel Highlands High School take part in the school's summer band camp at Areford Park in South Union Township.

Students from Laurel Highlands High School take part in the school's summer band camp at Areford Park in South Union Township.

Breanna Balaz, a senior at Laurel Highlands High School, practices her baton twirling for the Laurel Highlands Marching Band at Areford Park in South Union Township.

Dionna Johnson (a senior), Haley Martin (junior) and Sam Huey (senior) practice their flag twirling for the Laurel Highlands High School color guard at Areford Park in South Union Township, Friday afternoon.

Friendship Church, Vacation Bible School - 7/17/2012

Lynn Portnoff (right) asks Eden Boyer to read the day's verse about faith.

Laurie Porter teaches the kids the proper sign language for a new song that they are learning in Spanish.

The kids work on paper-mache balloons to make hot-air balloons in the theme of learning about new countries.

While learning about Nigeria, Barbara Blandino teaches the kids about the difference between a banana and a plantain.

Weekend Features - 7/15/2012

Raquel Dues of Uniontown pushes her daughter Shahayla on the swings during their weekly quality time at Areford Park in South Union Township, Sunday afternoon.

Ava Fetsko, 8, and her friend Megan Flynn, 4, both of Connellsville, compete to see who can climb to the top of the twin slides at Eberly Park in North Union Township, Sunday afternoon.

Fayette Co. Firemens Convention Parade - 7/14/2012

Citizens from around Fayette County brave the rainy weather and gather at the Farmington V.F.D. for the annual Firemens Convention Parade

The Martinettes Twirling Corps of Belle Vernon fight against the rain for the annual Fayette County Firemens Convention Parade

Autumn Seese, 4, of Gibbon Glade and Damian Hunter, 6, of Farmington eagerly gather Jolly Ranchers thrown by the Hopwood F.D.

The New Haven Marching Band serenades parade-goers with bagpipes at the annual Fayette County Firemens Convention Parade.

90th Annual Firefighters Memorial Service - 7/8/2012

Johnny Vansickle, of the Fayette County Firemen's Association Honor Guard, presents the colors at  the 90th annual memorial service for the Firemen's Association, Sunday afternoon at the United Methodist Church in Hopwood.

Mike Veno, of the Fayette County Firemen's Association Honor Guard, places a ceremonial axe on its pedestal. Other members of the honor guard include Ben Banochosky, Johnny Vansickle, James Wolfe and Damon Hager (left to right).

Deborah Parshall, current president of the Fayette County Firemen's Association, places a carnation into the cross in honor of the late past resident Roye P. Leckemby while Damon Hager tolls the bell.

Vinny Trainer, of the New Haven Hose Company, plays Taps at the 90th annual memorial service for the Firemen's Association, Sunday afternoon at the United Methodist Church in Hopwood.

Weekend Features, Ohiopyle - 7/7/2012

Luke Shula of Miami jumps from the high rocks into the creek with the encouragement of his family at Ohiopyle State Park, Saturday afternoon. Shula came to visit family and initially went to Ohiopyle for the natural waterslide but discovered the deep portions of the creek instead.

Nick Cristillo, 7, of Russellton demonstrates his bravery by going head-first down the natural water slide at Ohiopyle State Park, Saturday afternoon. Nick's family describes him as the daredevil of the family.

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!!!

Fireworks light up the night sky at Uniontown Mall in celebration of the 4th of July.

Masontown 4th of July Celebration - 7/4/2012

Buffo, "The world's strongest clown," creates balloon puppies and swords for Lexi (left), 4, and Lucas Garcia, 16 months, of Masontown at the 4th of July celebration at Masontown-German Park, Wednesday afternoon.

Logan Franks, 6, of Bobtown takes a break from the heat by going down the water slide for the eighth time at the 4th of July celebration at Masontown-German Park, Wednesday afternoon. The inflatable slide quickly became the most popular attraction at the festival with a line stretching all the way around it.

Brianna Rychtarsky, 7, of Masontown participates in the coloring contest with her mother Doria at the 4th of July celebration at Mason German Park, Wednesday afternoon. Drawing is one of Brianna's favorite hobbies and she has two overflowing drawers of used coloring books at home.