Fifth Annual Walk-For-M.S. - 5/8/2017

Madelynn Kamp, 9, of Uniontown performs the National Anthem at the Fifth Annual Walk-For-M.S. event on Sunday, May 7, 2016. Madelynn is the daughter of Missy Kamp (left), who is co-chairman of the walk and founder of Team Melissa. The 5K walk serves to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis research and awareness.

Cindy Ward (center) of Uniontown, and founder of the Not MS'n Around movement, walks with her sisters Monica Quartz (left) and Carol Hlebinski during Sunday's annual Walk-For-M.S. event at Uniontown Area High School. Ward was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in December of 2015 and walked for the first time this year.

Shawn Victor, 5, of Uniontown, runs with family friend  Bruce Kukan during Sunday's Walk-For-M.S. at Uniontown Area High School. Victor, along with his family and friends, ran for his great-aunt Sue Sapp who was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis approximately ten years ago.

Emma Ward, 6, of Uniontown gets her face painted during Sunday's fifth annual Walk For M.S.. Emma and her family were walking with Cindy Ward who was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in December of 2015.

4H Robotics Club - 1/11/2015

Malcolm Patton, 9, of Uniontown and his brother Caleb, 16, complete the assembly of their Lego EV3 robot during Friday's Robotics Family Night at the Uniontown Federal Building. The club, which started in May by Penn State Extension, plans to do workshops at different elementary schools and will be having a countywide event in March.

Tristan Garner, 9, and Sophia Bendishaw, 8, both of Uniontown, look over video instructions on the assembly of a Lego EV3 robot during Friday's Robotics Family Night at the Uniontown Federal Building. The club, which started in May by Penn State Extension, plans to do workshops at different elementary schools and will be having a countywide event in March.

Mary Ann Hughes of Masontown, leader of the 4H Robotics Club, discusses the importance of a programable piece during Friday's Robotics Family Night at the Uniontown Federal Building. The club, which started in May by Penn State Extension, plans to do workshops at different elementary schools and will be having a countywide event in March.

Evan Oravec, 7, of Uniontown and his father J.P. search their kit for the next piece of their Lego EV3 robot during Friday's Robotics Family Night at the Uniontown Federal Building. The club, which started in May by Penn State Extension, plans to do workshops at different elementary schools and will be having a countywide event in March.

Point Marion Weekend Backpack Feeding Program - 1/9/2015

Suzanne Marsh of Point Marion explains the assembly line procedure for the first Point Marion Weekend Backpack Feeding Program at the Point Marion First Baptist Church on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015. The program works through church donations to send food home for local students in need.

The Rev. Bev Roscoe (left) of the Point Marion United Methodist Church and her daughter Maria work to pack supply bags for the first Point Marion Weekend Backpack Feeding Program at the Point Marion First Baptist Church on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015. The program works through church donations to send food home for local students in need.

Craig Edmond of Point Marion leads the assembly line for the first Point Marion Weekend Backpack Feeding Program at the Point Marion First Baptist Church on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015. The program works through church donations to send food home for local students in need.

FestiFall - 9/20/2014

Over 2,000 people attended Saturday's annual FestiFall event at the Friendship Hill National Historic Site in Springhill Township. FestiFall is held at Friendship Hill, the historic country home of Albert Gallatin, and is sponsored by The Friendship Hill Association and The National Park Service.

Brian Reedy of Uniontown and Chief of Interpretation for the National Park Service demonstrates the firing of a French Revolution-era musket during Saturday's annual FestiFall event at the Friendship Hill National Historic Site in Springhill Township.

Susan Rex of Apollo demonstrates to Nick Ludi and Bev Dunn, both of Uniontown, on the mechanics of an eight-shaft loom during Saturday's annual FestiFall event at the Friendship Hill National Historic Site in Springhill Township.

Savannah Smithley of Dillinger engages in a game of Yard Hoops in which the objective is to use a pair of sticks to throw a discus-like hoop among the players during Saturday's annual FestiFall event at the Friendship Hill National Historic Site in Springhill Township.

Cameron Neil, 3, of Masontown dips a homemade candle during Saturday's annual FestiFall event at the Friendship Hill National Historic Site in Springhill Township.

Bella Burgess, 10, of Smithfield reads "A Dream" by Edgar Allen Poe, along with several other students from the surrounding school districts during Saturday's annual FestiFall event at the Friendship Hill National Historic Site in Springhill Township.

Fayette County Fair - 7/27/2014

Kevin Maraugha of Connellsville rides the swings with his daughter Morgan, 11, Friday evening at the 60th annual Fayette County Fair.

Fayette County Fair Queen Emily Kurilla of Point Marion crowns Tylar Gluvna, 1, of Dunbar Sunday afternoon at the 60th annual County Fair in Dunbar Township.

Adriana Angelo, 9, of Smock feeds a goat in the petting Friday evening at the 60th annual Fayette County Fair.

Michael Ortlip, 14, of Perryopolis and his beagle-mix, Sparky, participate in Friday's 15th annual Fayette County 4H Dog Show at the 60th annual Fayette County Fair.

Aimee Love of Scottdale washes her family's brown swiss cow, Tink, Friday evening at the 60th annual Fayette County Fair.

Cooper Johnson, 4, of White Oak warms up for Monday's motocross competition at the 60th annual Fayette County Fair in Dunbar.

Sophia Bendishar, 7, of Uniontown models a sun dress she made during her summer class at Come Sew With Me during Sunday's 4H Fashion Show at the 60th annual Fayette County Fair in Dunbar.

Anna Stewart, 10, of McClellandtown tells a joke during Sunday's El Gleno Grande comedy show at the 60th annual Fayette County Fair in Dunbar.

John Klein of Monongahela performs "In God's Word" Sunday afternoon at the 60th annual Fayette County Fair in Dunbar. Klein has been singing gospel music for over 40 years.

Dance For Dreams - 7/20/2014

Karrie Kishel-Roberts (left to right), Jecelyn McClintock and Kelly Judy of the Phoenix Arts Center Teen and Young Adult group perform "Say Something," an anti-bullying ballet number, during Saturday's third annual Dance For Dreams Festival at the State Theater in Uniontown.

Maria Caruso, founding artistic director for Bodiography Contemporary Ballet Company, performs an improvisational piece during Saturday's third annual Dance For Dreams Festival at the State Theater in Uniontown.

Claudia Machesky, 8, of the East End United community Center takes first place in the "Shake Your Tutu" dance-off competition during Saturday's third annual Dance For Dreams Festival at the State Theater in Uniontown.

Storey Square Concert Series - 7/7/2014

Wally Lipp "The Dancing Machine" of Uniontown dances along to "In The Mood" by Glenn Miller during Monday's opening night of the 2014 Storey Square Summer Concert Series in Uniontown. Sponsored by Fay-Penn's Buy Local Program, the Concert Series features local bands performing every Monday evening at Storey Square.

Katelyn Rose Ritenbur of Normalville and Tyler Hough of Connellsville perform "Red High Heels" by Kellie Pickler during Monday's opening night of the 2014 Storey Square Summer Concert Series in Uniontown. Next week's local band is scheduled to be Jaguar Mountain Rundown.

Fireworks Over Fayette - 7/6/2014

Jaali Johnson (left), 7, and his brother Javon Petrillo, 6, of Uniontown enjoy Fireworks Over Fayette event on Sunday, July 6, 2014 at Uniontown Mall. The annual event has been sponsored by the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce for over 20 years.

Italian Heritage Festival - 6/14/2014

Nashleigh Hall, 5, of Dunbar dances gleefully among giant bubbles Saturday at the sixth annual Italian Heritage Festival in Dunbar.

Bryan Bandes of Uniontown cooks up Giusseppi sandwiches Saturday at the sixth annual Italian Heritage Festival in Dunbar.

Madison Yakubec, 8, of Morgantown, W.Va. watches in amazement as Bob the Juggler magically makes a ball in her hands split into several balls Saturday at the sixth annual Italian Heritage Festival in Dunbar.

Cullen Verbus, 10, of Dunbar takes his dozenth-odd ride on the Foley thrill ride Saturday at the sixth annual Italian Heritage Festival in Dunbar.

Graduation of Ruth Brown Ross - 5/30/2014

Ruth Brown Ross is escorted to the podium to receive her high school diploma by by National Honor Society sponsor Ray VanSickle and Superintendent Linda Marcolini during Beth Center High School's Commencement on Friday evening. Ross, 92, dropped out of high school during her junior year in 1937 to get married but always desired to return and finish her high school education.

Ruth Brown Ross receives a hug from her fellow National Honor Society member Nick Ross of Brownsville during Beth Center High School's Commencement on Friday evening.

Ruth Brown Ross admires her new high school diploma along with National Honor Society sponsor Ray VanSickle during Beth Center High School's Commencement on Friday evening.

R.W. Clark Elementary, 50th Anniversary - 4/26/2014

Ben Phillian of the Laurel Highlands High School jazz band plays the saxophone during the group's performance of "In the Mood" by Glenn Miller during Saturday's 50th anniversary celebration of R.W. Clark Elementary School in North Union Township.

Kathleen McLaughlin is welcomed to the stage by her former student; Laurel Highlands Middle School Principal Mike Rozgony during Saturday's 50th anniversary celebration of R.W. Clark Elementary School in North Union Township. McLaughlin taught first grade at R.W. Clark for 27 years beginning in 1963 when the school first opened.

Kathleen McLaughlin reflects on memories of her teaching career during Saturday's 50th anniversary celebration of R.W. Clark Elementary School in North Union Township.

Former R.W. Clark Elementary student Taylor Kodric sings "For Good" from the musical "Wicked" during Saturday's 50th anniversary celebration of R.W. Clark Elementary School in North Union Township.

Candlelight Easter Mass - 4/19/2014

Brett Kusniar stands before the flame of new life in the grotto of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Uniontown during Saturday's candlelight mass.

Rita Masella of Uniontown lights her candle with the flame of new life in the grotto of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Uniontown during Saturday's candlelight mass.

Father Ron Simboli carries the flame of new life into the church during Saturday's candlelight mass at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Uniontown.

Nicholas and Madisyn Flowers, 11 and 12, of Uniontown take part in Saturday's candlelight mass at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Uniontown.

Weekend Features - 4/6/2013

Assistant Coach P.J. Bliss pitches during a practice session for the 12-U Comets at Eberly Park in North Union Township on Sunday afternoon.

Jordan Rhoderich of Uniontown takes full advantage of Sunday's warmer weather by bringing her niece Sophie Frost for a swing ride at Eberly Park.

Uniontown Prayer Vigil - 3/15/2014

Pastor Ron Hudson offers up prayer for the friends and families of Trevor McFadden and De'Andre Jones, who died in a car accident Wednesday afternoon, during a vigil at Calvary Baptist Church in South Union Township on Friday evening. Hudson offered up the words that "if we can hurt together, then we can heal together."

Cairae Fitzgerald (right), cousin of the late De'Andre Jones, is embraced by her aunt Vicki Steckley at a prayer vigil at Calvary Baptist Church in South Union Township on Friday evening. Jones died alongside classmate Trevor McFadden in a car accident Wednesday afternoon.