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Amber Sanchez of Bethlehem, won a spot on Team Cigna to run in the Marine Corps Marathon 10k in Washington, DC on Oct 27 by sharing the story of her grandma’s inspirational career in the Air Force, and her own fitness journey after the birth of her kids.
Amber Sanchez of Bethlehem, won a spot on Team Cigna to run in the Marine Corps Marathon 10k in Washington, DC on Oct 27 by sharing the story of her grandma’s inspirational career in the Air Force, and her own fitness journey after the birth of her kids.
By Pamela Miller
Oct 24, 2019

Carol Yancey of Atlanta is among five people presented with the NeighborWorks America's annual Dorothy Richardson Award for Resident Leadership. The award recognizes tremendous contributions from community leaders. The recognition occurred during the Community Leadership Institute in Chicago, an annual event that strengthens the skills of residents and provides seed grants to help them execute action plans when they return home.

Fayette County Public Schools showed its appreciation for all bus drivers this month by hosting a special breakfast in their honor on Oct. 23.

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