100-year-old carousel house beyond repair, New Castle administrator says

The effort to save the carousel house at New Castle's Cascade Park has come to an end.

Multiple roads to close for Veterans Day parade in New Castle

Those in downtown New Castle can expect a few road closures for the Lawrence County Veterans Day Parade.

State shuts struggling Western Pa. hospital rescued by Tenor Health, but officials say its NEPA hospitals aren't affected

The closure of a Tenor Health Foundation-owned hospital in Western Pennsylvania does not indicate a threat to the stability of the organization’s three Northeast Pennsylvania hospitals, officials say. The state’s Department of Health ordered the suspension of all services at Sharon Regional Medical Center in Mercer County as of...

Sharon Regional to Shut Down Completely as UPMC Steps In for Mercer County

Sharon Regional Medical Center's emergency room is set to close at 7 p.m. Wednesday, with the entire hospital pausing all operations by 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6. The hospital has pointed to an unexpected staffing shortage as the reason for the emergency room shutdown, leaving Mercer County without its own hospital for the second time in under two years.

New $21 million movie theater planned for Grove City

Something new is coming to Grove City, where the Guthrie Theatre now stands.

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...

The Mahoning Valley came home, but it did not come back

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Ten years ago, a homemade sign stood off U.S. 62 between Sharon, Pennsylvania, and Masury, Ohio, on the fault line of the Mahoning Valley. It read: “You had your chance, it’s our turn now.” On Tuesday, the valley said it again. This time, it was talking to Republicans. Former Sen. Sherrod Brown, […]

November Rain fireworks show coming to Eastwood Mall this weekend

The day will be filled with family-fun activities and end with the annual fireworks show in the parking lot.

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Fallout after Sharon Regional suspends operations

Neighborhood holiday lights driving tour looking for volunteers

The idea is to create "driving loops" where families can cruise around and marvel at all the festive displays.

Burghill’s Holiday in the Pines event returns for third year

3,000 people are expected to converge this weekend on the small Trumbull County community of Burghill to be part of what's becoming an annual holiday event.

Sharon (PA) Regional Moving ER Patients as Hospital Begins Closing Process

SHARON — Sharon Regional Health System’s time as an operating hospital is dwindling. Frank Jannetti, Mercer County director of public safety, told The Herald he was informed the embattled Sharon hospital would close at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The lights at the hospital went out just before 7 p.m.

10 felony indictments made by Mahoning County grand jury

The Mahoning County grand jury on Thursday handed up 10 felony indictments. The following people were indicted on November 5 by the grand jury:. Joseph A. Yoho, 53, Courtney Road, Beloit, fraudulent actions concerning a VIN (f5), receiving stolen property (f5);. Michael D. Robinson, 41, Carroll Avenue, Warren, receiving stolen...

City of Campbell honoring 5 local servicemen inducted into Ohio Military Hall of Fame

The city of Campbell is scheduled to hold a special ceremony this Wednesday to honor five local servicemen being inducted into the Ohio Military Hall of Fame for Valor.

Butler County Veteran of the Year awarded

BUTLER TWP — In a speech accepting his recognition as Butler County Veteran of the Year, Allen McClymonds noted the rest of the veterans nominated for the award were also worthy of the title. McClymonds, an Army veteran who served from 1982 to 1986 as a telecommunications specialist, gave...

Addiction specialists seeing new drug trend locally

Experts say some patients are doing this to become less dependent on other drugs.

New Signage Planned for Fire Station

A new electronic sign funded by a Federal Emergency Management Agency Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant is being put out for bid. The Board of Supervisors on November 5 approved the bidding process for the sign to be placed at Cranberry Township Volunteer Fire Company’s Park Station on Route 19. The sign will be paid for by the SAFER Grant, which was awarded to the Company in 2023.

Emergency leaders lessen ‘doomsday’ worries

It's a comfort knowing local agencies are always prepared for the worst, but that doesn't mean we all can't take that extra step to make sure we're equipped.