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05/31/2025

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05/29/2025

Fayette County is kicking off its America 250 celebration with a powerful nod to the past: the Lafayette Inaugural Event on May 30, 2025.

Explore the legacy of Marquis de Lafayette and his pivotal role in the American Revolution through a new exhibit at the Fayette County Historical Society. This is more than an event—it’s a journey through time.

📍 Get the full story and see how history comes to life, in this native sponsored by Fayette Chamber of Commerce.

Fayette County is set to embark on a remarkable journey through history with the Lafayette Inaugural Event on May 30, 2025. This special celebration marks the 200th anniversary of Marquis de Lafayette’s Farewell Tour, serving as the official kickoff to the county’s America 250 celebrations. The ...

05/29/2025

Meet Chandra Dyne, the powerhouse behind Blueprints’ Women, Infants, and Children Program — a leader who turned a classroom moment into a career dedicated to nourishing families and building brighter futures.

💙 Discover how her passion for health, development, and human connection is changing lives across Washington, Greene, and parts of West Virginia.

👉 Read her story now!

This article is part of a month-long series spotlighting the people behind Blueprints, a nonprofit organization working to eliminate poverty through impactful community programs in Washington County, Greene County, and parts of West Virginia. To learn more about Blueprints, go to myblueprints.org. B...

05/29/2025

🏆 LAST DAY to Nominate Your Favorites! 🏆

Support the local businesses you love by nominating them for the 2025 Community Choice Awards! From your favorite coffee shop to your go-to mechanic, let your voice be heard and help shine a spotlight on the best our community has to offer.

🗓️ Nomination Period: May 4 – June 29, 2025
🗳️ Voting Begins: August 8 – 29, 2025

Let’s celebrate the businesses that go above and beyond every day!

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05/22/2025

🏆 It’s Time to Nominate Your Favorites! 🏆

Support the local businesses you love by nominating them for the 2025 Community Choice Awards! From your favorite coffee shop to your go-to mechanic, let your voice be heard and help shine a spotlight on the best our community has to offer.

🗓️ Nomination Period: May 4 – June 29, 2025
🗳️ Voting Begins: August 8 – 29, 2025

Let’s celebrate the businesses that go above and beyond every day!

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05/18/2025

Join us for a once-in-a-generation celebration as Fayette County honors the 200th anniversary of Marquis de Lafayette’s Farewell Tour — a pivotal moment in American history.

On May 30, 2025, the county kicks off its America 250 festivities with the Lafayette Inaugural Event, featuring the grand opening of a brand-new exhibit at the Fayette County Historical Society on Route 40.

Explore rare artifacts, powerful stories, and Lafayette’s enduring legacy in our nation’s fight for freedom.

👉 Read this native, sponsored by the Fayette Chamber of Commerce to discover how history comes to life!

Fayette County is set to embark on a remarkable journey through history with the Lafayette Inaugural Event on May 30, 2025. This special celebration marks the 200th anniversary of Marquis de Lafayette’s Farewell Tour, serving as the official kickoff to the county’s America 250 celebrations. The ...

05/18/2025

Meet Stacy Stroman, a Greene County native whose deep connection with her grandparents inspired a career dedicated to helping older adults age with dignity and support.

As Director of the Aging Well Program at Blueprints, Stacy leads life-changing efforts for seniors across the region — all rooted in the values she learned growing up on her family farm.

Her story is part of a month-long series celebrating the people behind Blueprints, a nonprofit committed to breaking the cycle of poverty in Washington, Greene, and parts of West Virginia.

👉 Read how Stacy is turning compassion into action, in this sponsored native.

This article is part of a month-long series spotlighting the people behind Blueprints, a nonprofit organization working to eliminate poverty through impactful community programs in Washington County, Greene County, and parts of West Virginia. To learn more about Blueprints, go to myblueprints.org. B...

05/18/2025

With a background in mental health, public service, and nonprofit leadership, Barbara Saunders brings passion and purpose to her role as Director of Blueprints’ Building Futures program.

From school-based mental health initiatives to advocacy work across Pennsylvania, Barbara’s journey is rooted in empowerment, prevention, and creating lasting change. Now at Blueprints, she’s leading a team dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve economic stability — one step at a time.

Her story is part of a month-long series highlighting the incredible people behind Blueprints, a nonprofit working to break the cycle of poverty across Washington and Greene Counties and parts of West Virginia.

👉 Read her inspiring story in this sponsored native.

This article is part of a month-long series spotlighting the people behind Blueprints, a nonprofit organization working to eliminate poverty through impactful community programs in Washington County, Greene County, and parts of West Virginia. To learn more about Blueprints, go to myblueprints.org. B...

05/18/2025

Meet Brenda Fronzaglio, whose journey began in a small Head Start classroom and led her to become the Director of Early Learning at Blueprints — the very organization that once supported her family.

Her story is one of resilience, full-circle moments, and the life-changing impact of early childhood education.

💬 “Head Start didn’t just help me — it helped my whole family.”

👉 Read Brenda’s inspiring journey, in this sponsored native, and how she’s now helping the next generation thrive.

This article is part of a month-long series spotlighting the people behind Blueprints, a nonprofit organization working to eliminate poverty through impactful community programs in Washington County, Greene County, and parts of West Virginia. To learn more about Blueprints, go to myblueprints.org. B...