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Fayette County无毛视频檚 bell commemorating the 250th anniversary of America was unveiled Saturday morning at the courthouse in Uniontown.
It is part of the 无毛视频淏ells Across PA无毛视频� initiative celebrating next year无毛视频檚 semiquincentennial with a bell for each of Pennsylvania无毛视频檚 67 counties.
无毛视频淭hese fiberglass bells may not ring, however, they are far from silent,无毛视频� said Cassandra Coleman at Saturday无毛视频檚 event. Coleman is the executive director of America250PA, which organized Bells Across PA. 无毛视频淓ach one tells a story about a community, each one tells a story about creativity, and, most importantly, each one tells a story about local pride.无毛视频�
The lead artist for Fayette County无毛视频檚 Bell was James Mochnsky, who sits on the board of Touchstone Center for Crafts, based in Wharton Township.
The theme for Mochnsky无毛视频檚 design is 无毛视频淩evolution to Resilience,无毛视频� and a ribbon wrapped around the bell represents the Historic National Road. It features several images to represent the story of Fayette County, including George Washington and a coal miner.
Speaking prior to the unveiling Saturday, Mochnsky noted that if you无毛视频檙e standing far enough away it may appear that the bell has been painted. But it is actually covered in fabric that was donated by Pittsburgh-based Brenda Friday Design
Mochnsky said that it was 无毛视频渁n honor无毛视频� to create the bell.
无毛视频淭o have this opportunity to actually celebrate that, and celebrate our contribution in Fayette County to our country无毛视频檚 history has meant so much to me,无毛视频� Mochnsky said.
The creation of Fayette County无毛视频檚 bell was made possible by sponsors Blake and Vanessa Getz, who were born and raised in the county.
无毛视频淔or our family, Fayette County is not only historically significant, it is deeply personal,无毛视频� Vanessa Getz said. 无毛视频淭his is a palace that shaped our lives, our values, our sense of community, and our appreciation for the people who build, create and lead with purpose.无毛视频�
Elected officials also spoke at Saturday无毛视频檚 unveiling, including Fayette County无毛视频檚 commissioners, state Sen. Pat Stefano and state Rep. Charity Krupa.
The commissioners 无毛视频� Scott Dunn, Vince Vicites, and Harry Dutch Kaufman 无毛视频� read from a proclamation commemorating the efforts of those involved in Fayette County无毛视频檚 bell.
The bell is available for public viewing inside the Fayette County Courthouse, and will be throughout 2026.