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A Delegation of 140 Inhabitants of Montfaucon, France, Visits Haute-Loire for a Weekend Getaway

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A Delegation of 140 Inhabitants of Montfaucon, France, Visits Haute-Loire for a Weekend Getaway

Since Saturday, a delegation of 140 inhabitants of a Montfaucon in France has spent the weekend in Haute-Loire. The 10 rural communes total more than 6,000 inhabitants spread over the four corners of French territory: Montfaucon (Aisne), Montfaucon-d’Argonne (Meuse), Montfaucon (Doubs), Montfalcon (Isère), Montfaucon (Gard), Montfaucon (Hautes -Pyrénées), Montfaucon-du-Lot (Lot), Montfaucon (Dordogne), Montfaucon Montigné (Maine-et-Loire) … Read more

“Tromelin: The Island of Forgotten Slaves – A Historical Exhibition”

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“Tromelin: The Island of Forgotten Slaves – A Historical Exhibition”

In May, several events are offered in the Pays de Montfaucon around a historical fact rediscovered, popularized and staged thanks to the work of a renowned archaeologist, Max Guérout. The exhibition can be seen in Dunières, in the halls of the town hall. This story dates back to 1761. A French ship, the Utile, loaded … Read more

“Successful Blood Drive Held in Espaly Saint-Marcel to Meet Critical Needs”

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“Successful Blood Drive Held in Espaly Saint-Marcel to Meet Critical Needs”

This Wednesday, April 26 took place for the first time in Espaly Saint-Marcel a blood drive in the premises of the MJC Auguste-Dumas. Throughout the morning, the donors followed one another to accomplish this beautiful gesture that is the donation of blood, imbued with generosity and solidarity towards the sick and the injured. These donations … Read more

“New Outpatient Surgical Unit at Emile-Roux Hospital Center in Puy-en-Velay to Improve Rural Access to Care”

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“New Outpatient Surgical Unit at Emile-Roux Hospital Center in Puy-en-Velay to Improve Rural Access to Care”

The Emile-Roux hospital center in Puy-en-Velay will have a new outpatient surgical unit. The first patients are expected for the second quarter of 2026. A recent study indicates that life expectancy is lower in rural areas than in urban areas. This difference is explained by the difference in access to care, which is more limited … Read more

Successful Blood Donation Collection at Saint-Ferréol-d’Auroure, Next One Scheduled in Pont-Salomon

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Successful Blood Donation Collection at Saint-Ferréol-d’Auroure, Next One Scheduled in Pont-Salomon

Tuesday, April 18 at the Catherine-Courbon room in Saint-Ferréol-d’Auroure, 73 donors came to the collection. Among them, 4 new donors came for the first time to donate blood. A warm welcome was provided by the team of volunteers. The next collection will take place on Wednesday June 14, in Pont-Salomon from 4 p.m. to 7 … Read more

Dunières: graduation ceremonies for blood donors

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Dunières: graduation ceremonies for blood donors

The association of voluntary blood donors (ADSB) of Dunières is organizing its annual general meeting on Friday February 10 in the annex rooms of the town hall at 8:30 p.m. Blood donors are invited on this occasion. “For those who have received a letter from the French Blood Establishment, it is with great pleasure that … Read more

Fires have been increasing for a week in Haute-Loire

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Fires have been increasing for a week in Haute-Loire

For a week, fires have been increasing in Haute-Loire. The weekend was hectic and it continues this Monday morning. Major fires in homes and agricultural buildings have marked the activity of firefighters for a week. This weekend, an agricultural tunnel burned down, trapping 120 goats in Saint-Pierre-Eynac. This adds to an already full list: a … Read more