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Which former Shenango Valley News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22?

By Shenango Valley News | Apr 21, 2024

These former Shenango Valley News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22.

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Shenango Valley News area weekly mass times

By Shenango Valley News | Apr 20, 2024

The following parishes in the Shenango Valley News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Mercer County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Apr. 13

By Shenango Valley News | Apr 19, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Bonner Announces More Than $16 Millon in Broadband Grants in Butler County

By Shenango Valley News | Apr 18, 2024

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Butler) today announced funding was awarded through The Broadband Infrastructure Program (BIP) for residents of the 17th Legislative District. Armstrong Telecommunications was awarded two separate grants to deliver better broadband service across Butler County and Western Pennsylvania. These grants will be worth $9 million and $7.6 million respectively."As technology continues to expand its capabilities, we must be able to supply it across our region," said Bonner. "These grants will help ensure this will happen. I am grateful for...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mercer County in week ending Apr. 13?

By Shenango Valley News | Apr 16, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly Urges Trade Ambassador to Protect Domestic Steel Production

By Shenango Valley News | Apr 16, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) called on U.S. Trade Ambassador Katherine Tai and the Biden Administration to defend domestic steel production amid a surge of foreign steel imports from countries including China and Mexico. Kelly emphasized the importance of protecting domestic Grain Oriented Electrical Steel (GOES) production, particularly referencing the last domestic GOES producer located in his district at Cleveland-Cliffs Butler Works in Butler, Pennsylvania.During a Ways & Means Committee hearing, Rep. Kelly expressed concern over the impact...

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Which former Shenango Valley News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15?

By Shenango Valley News | Apr 14, 2024

These former Shenango Valley News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15.

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Shenango Valley News area weekly mass times

By Shenango Valley News | Apr 13, 2024

The following parishes in the Shenango Valley News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Senator Brooks and DCNR Park Manager Greet First Campers at Revamped Tuttle Point Campground

By Shenango Valley News | Apr 12, 2024

Senator Michele Brooks and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Park Manager were present at Pymatuning State Park to welcome the first campers at the newly reopened Tuttle Point Campground. The campground, which had been closed since 2009, welcomed its first visitors in over 14 years."I am so grateful for this partnership with DCNR Secretary Cindy Dunn along with Pymatuning State Park Manager Dan Bickel for making this project a reality," expressed Senator Michele Brooks. She further added, "When Tuttle closed, I made a commitment to North Shenango...

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In Ways & Means hearing, Kelly touts successful 2017 tax reform

By Shenango Valley News | Apr 12, 2024

U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) praised the successes of the 2017 Republican tax reform law during a hearing of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Tax, as reported on April 12, 2024. Kelly highlighted the positive outcomes of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (TCJA), which included a significant reduction in the corporate tax rate and notable economic growth."The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act put America back in the driver's seat in the global economy," stated Rep. Kelly, emphasizing the impact of the legislation on the nation's economic performance. He urged his Democratic colleagues to...

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Rep. Kelly's bill to rename Titusville Post Office passes House Oversight & Accountability Committee, advances to full House vote

By Shenango Valley News | Apr 12, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly’s (PA-16) bill to rename the Titusville Post Office building after the father of the American oil industry, Edwin Drake, has successfully passed the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The legislation, labeled H.R. 7417, is now set to advance to the House floor for a final vote."I am so pleased to see the Edwin Drake Post Office Building bill advance through the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. I would like to thank my colleagues for their support in honoring this American pioneer," expressed Rep. Mike...

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Wentling Announces $40,000 to Support Mercer County Food Bank’s MilitaryShare Program

By Shenango Valley News | Apr 12, 2024

Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) revealed today that the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has granted $40,000 to assist the Mercer County Food Bank's MilitaryShare program. This initiative offers nine annual private food distributions for veterans, military personnel, and their families at various locations in Mercer County, benefiting over 600 individuals."The Mercer County Food Bank conducts several direct distribution programs," Wentling stated. "MilitaryShare is specifically designed to give back to our service members and their families....

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Senate Passes Brooks’ Bill to Protect Kids, Conserve Emergency Response Resources

By Shenango Valley News | Apr 10, 2024

The Pennsylvania Senate has approved a bill sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks aimed at protecting children and conserving emergency response resources. Senate Bill 975, put forward by Sen. Brooks, seeks to introduce felony criminal penalties for falsely reporting threats at school entities and institutions of higher education in the state.Sen. Brooks highlighted the necessity of the bill by referencing past incidents where hoax calls regarding school shooter situations caused significant disruptions and wasted public safety resources. She stated, "If we don’t take action...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Mercer County in week ending Apr. 6?

By Shenango Valley News | Apr 9, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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North Pier Repairs Kick Off More Than $7.5M in 2024 Army Corps Projects in Erie

By Shenango Valley News | Apr 9, 2024

U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) commended the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District and the Architectural Consulting Group for initiating construction on Erie Harbor’s north pier. The repair work, which involves approximately 1,800 feet of the damaged structure, is part of a broader effort totaling more than $7.5 million in projects in Erie for 2024.In a statement, Rep. Mike Kelly highlighted the significance of the investment, stating, “This investment will benefit not only Erie, but the entire Great Lakes region." Lt. Col. Lyle Milliman, commander of the Buffalo...

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Which former Shenango Valley News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 8?

By Shenango Valley News | Apr 7, 2024

These former Shenango Valley News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 8.

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Shenango Valley News area weekly mass times

By Shenango Valley News | Apr 6, 2024

The following parishes in the Shenango Valley News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Census Bureau: 80% of people in Butler County were old enough to vote in 2021

By Shenango Valley News | Apr 5, 2024

Of the 192,561 citizens living in Butler County in 2021, 80% were old enough to vote, equating to 154,024 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

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Rep. Mike Kelly presents $5 million Community Project Funding grant to Cranberry Township

By Shenango Valley News | Apr 5, 2024

On Thursday, April 4, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) visited the Cranberry Township Brush Creek Water Pollution Control Facility and announced a significant development. Rep. Kelly presented a $5 million Community Project Funding grant to township officials for a crucial project."Projects like these here in Cranberry Township are a great return on investment for Pennsylvania taxpayers," emphasized Rep. Kelly during the presentation. He highlighted the importance of the initiative by stating, "Cranberry Township is a rapidly growing community that is giving people a reason to...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mercer County in week ending Mar. 30?

By Shenango Valley News | Apr 5, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.