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...

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...

Work Continues on Flagship City Commons on North Park Row

Work continues at Flagship City Commons, part of the Erie Downtown Development Corporation on North Park Row in downtown Erie, with a new covering going up around the structure so crews can keep building through the winter. The covering is part of a plan to winterize the building. The building...

Route 422 Improvement Work Begins Monday in Lawrence County

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing roadway improvement work on Route 422 in Shenango and Slippery Rock townships, Lawrence County will begin Monday, November 16 weather permitting. To accommodate preliminary drainage work and line painting operations, there will be single-lane restrictions along Route 422 between Business 422 in...

Dan Flaherty Recognized as PA Humanities Window Keeper

Dan Flaherty, leader of the Oil Region Library Association (ORLA) and chair of the Venango Chamber Board of Directors, has been named a Window Keeper by PA Humanities in recognition of his contributions to the community and his work strengthening connections through local libraries. Dan was among 125 new honorees...

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.

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...

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.

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

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.

Update on EDDC Construction

Work continues at Flagship City Commons, part of the Erie Downtown Development Corporation on North Park Row in downtown Erie. The space will include a large atrium, a breezeway from Perry Square to the parking garage and retail and office spaces.

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...

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,...

Construction progressing on Flagship City Commons

Construction is moving forward at Flagship City Commons in downtown Erie. Crews have installed a blue waterproof membrane on the building, designed to keep moisture out during the winter months. Temporary plastic covers are also in place where windows will eventually go, allowing workers to heat the interior and continue construction through the colder weather. […]

Freedom Bell exhibit heads to North East

The Freedom Bell exhibit at the Fairview Area Historical Society was packed up this Veterans Day as it prepares to make its way to North East. The bell represents the Justice Bell, which accompanied Pennsylvanian suffragists as they crossed the Commonwealth back in 1915. Just like the Justice Bell back then, the Freedom Bell has […]

Gov. DeWine announces funds for infrastructure improvements in Trumbull County

Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Development announced $17.5 million for neighborhood revitalization and critical infrastructure upgrades across the state of Ohio. Lydia Mihalik, director of the Ohio Department of Development, said the grants will be awarded to 32 communities for projects designed to enhance the quality of life for Ohioans.

Trumbull Planning Commission working with communities on land use plan

The Trumbull County Planning Commission is making a push to get the community involved in its new land use plan. The county hasn’t updated its land use plan since the late 1960’s, and is looking to develop a new plan that complements the communities throughout the county. The...