Pack Your Bags For This Pennsylvania Town Where $1,300 A Month Covers Absolutely Everything

There’s a city in northwestern Pennsylvania that has a genuine stone castle, the most famous candy store in the region, a river running through its downtown, and rent that costs less than what most people spend on car payments and groceries combined. That city is Sharon, Pennsylvania, and it’s...

Voter Turnout Explains Midterm Outcome

Energized Dems and Lack of GOP Enthusiasm Shakes Political Landscape. Shifting attitudes, a lack of enthusiasm among Republican voters and an energized Democratic base shifted the political landscape nationwide on Tuesday.

ODOT construction alerts for November 2026, beyond

The Ohio Department of Transportation is announcing road-construction updates for Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties for November 2026 and beyond. Information last modified: Nov. 6, 2026. Mahoning County. The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Mahoning County next week. All scheduled work is weather permitting. Interstate 76/80...

Ohio counties respond to salt mine closure

WARREN, Ohio — It’s been more than a week since the Morton Salt mine in Fairport Harbor discovered enough water in the mine to force its closure and the layoff of workers. Multiple counties around the state have orders of salt from that mine and are watching closely in case they can no longer count on their delivery.

Two water bill increases proposed for customers in Trumbull Co.

Two hikes on water bills could be hitting some Trumbull County customers' bills. County officials are proposing increases for maintenance and to keep up with bulk water costs in the near future. After unsuccessfully securing outside funding, county commissioners will now consider passing the buck off to customers to keep...

UPMC committed to serving Shenango Valley after Sharon Regional closure

UPMC says it's committed to providing care across Mercer and Lawrence counties and plans to keep investing in local services, following the closure of Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mercer County titans collide in District Semifinal showdown

Greenville and Sharpsville will meet on Saturday with the opportunity to move onto the District championship.

Flag Raising Ceremony at Tom Ridge Environmental Center

Veteran Gets New Roof Completely Free

Mercer County receives funding for two traffic improvement projects

HARRISBURG - Two Mercer County communities received over $280,000 from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) for two traffic projects in Sharon and Hermitage. The City of Sharon received $125,050 to install speed warning devices along East Connelly Boulevard between the Shenango Valley Freeway and Pine Hollow Boulevard. Meanwhile, the...

Water rate increase proposed in Trumbull County

Some Trumbull County residents could see their water rates rise.

$900K State Investment Aims to Help Erie Residents Transition Successfully after Incarceration

A $900,000 state investment is putting a renewed focus on helping Pennsylvanians transition back into their communities after incarceration, with health care and support services at the center of the effort. The Shapiro administration is bringing that effort to Erie, with a program designed to help people rebuild their lives...

Trumbull County's Renovated Grand River Shooting Range Opens

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife reopened the public shooting range at Grand River Wildlife Area in Trumbull County on Wednesday, Nov. 11 following a multiyear renovation. Grand River Wildlife Area Shooting Range is a premier destination for recreational shooting. Along with Delaware and Spring Valley...

New UPMC Nursing Program Honors Veterans’ Experience

A new program at UPMC’s School of Nursing aims to help military medics and paramedics transition into nursing careers by giving them credit for skills and experience they already gained on the job. The UPMC Jameson School of Nursing at UPMC Hamot recently launched an advanced placement option for...

Coat drive to provide warmth to Mercer County students

The United Way of Mercer County is making sure kids across local school districts have coats for winter.

Grand River Shooting Range expansion unveiled in Trumbull County

FARMINGTON TWP. Wildlife sports enthusiasts can now see what $11.3 million and more than a year of work has done to create the Grand River Wildlife Area Shooting Range and Education Center. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife is cut the ribbon this afternoon on the renovation...

City Looking to Replace Damaged Trees

Measles cases pass 300 in Ohio as US is poised to lose elimination status

There have been 310 confirmed cases of measles in Ohio since January, as the measles epidemic continues to spread nationwide. Ashtabula, Geauga and Wayne counties account for roughly half of all cases statewide. As of Nov. 5, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed 5,182 cases across the...

Natural gas users in Mercer County expecting bigger bills

HARRISBURG - Bigger bills will be on the way for more than 214,000 homes and businesses that heat with natural gas in Mercer County and other parts of northwestern Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has authorized National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation to implement new delivery rates. The $10.4 million...

The Arc to Host Inclusive Holiday Variety Show in Clarion

CLARION, Pa. (EYT) — The Arc of Clarion and Venango Counties will host a Holiday Variety Show at Hope Rising Church in Clarion on November 19 and November 20, bringing community members of all abilities together on stage, according to organizers. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. both evenings,...