Record Goes Along to Deliver Classic Car to Museum

Arnold Romberg, along with Sam Wilson and Mike Massingill, completed a 3,700-mile road trip to deliver Arnold’s 1923 Pierce-Arrow Town Car Landaulet to the Gilmore Museum in Hickory Corners Michigan. Arnold has donated this elegant piece of automotive history to the Pearce-Arrow Society at the Gilmore. The car now sits as part of a very exclusive collection of elegant vehicles where it will be admired for years to come.

Record Goes Along to Deliver Classic Car to Museum

Record Goes on a European Adventure – England, Portugal and The Czech Republic!

Melissa, Jeremiah and Nova Wennermark of La Grange said they had so much fun this summer taking pictures with The Fayette County Record during their trip abroad to Europe. They first visited London and took photos at Buckingham, Hyde Park, and on the Thames with the Tower Bridge in the back (center). They also went to Portugal where they visited Pena and Pena Castle (right). They also went to the Czech Republic, where they captured a shot in front of Vitus Cathedral in Prague Castle (left). “We are now glad to be home with great memories,” they said.

Record Goes on a European Adventure – England, Portugal and The Czech Republic!

2026 Community Keyholder Awards Finalists Named

The Greater Fayette Community Foundation had announced it 2026 Community Keyholder Award finalists. Winner will be announced during a ceremony Oct. 1 at The Oaks in High Hill. This evening celebrates the people and organizations whose generosity, leadership, and service strengthen the places we call home. From grassroots nonprofit work to civic leadership and local philanthropy, each finalist reflects the power of community-driven impact.

ZZ Top Drummer Facing Health Issues

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard is reportedly facing serious health problems that have already begun affecting the legendary rock band’s tour. Beard, 77, was absent when ZZ Top performed in Saratoga, California, on Saturday, August 8, with Michael Monahan filling in behind the drums. TMZ reported that Beard is currently dealing with “serious health issues,” though the exact nature of his condition has not been disclosed. The band also abruptly canceled its August 5 performance at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. ZZ Top’s iconic song ‘La Grange’ made this town a household name. The band’s show at the Fayette County Fair back in 2015 remains the most attended event in fair history with an estimated crowd of 18,000.
ZZ Top Drummer Facing Health Issues

Second Chance Donates to Back-to-School Festival

Second Chance Emporium (SCE) recently donated $3,000 to be a sponsor of the 7th Annual Back-2-School Festival c/o Tejas Health Care. Monies donated provided backpacks, prefilled with school supplies for students in need to be successful in the classroom. Tejas Heath Care provides quality, affordable, compassionate and accessible primary medical, dental, and behavioral health care to the community. Pictured from left are: Marlene Schnell, SCE Assistant Store Director; Darlene Strahan, SCE Assistant Store Director; Gayle Schielack, SCE Store Director; Nancy Hajek, SCE Vice-President and Gene Carson, Tejas Health Care Chief Financial Officer.
Second Chance Donates to Back-to-School Festival
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