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The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Lawmakers urge Pittsburgh pirates to increase investment ahead of new stadium lease

HARRISBURG – Today, Pennsylvania’s Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) released studies on the economic impact of the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Philadelphia Phillies on their respective cities.

Kelly votes for SAVE Act prohibiting non-citizens from voting

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) voted in favor of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, legislation introduced by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) that would uphold and strengthen current law by permitting only U.S. citizens to vote in federal elections. The bill passed the U.S. House on Wednesday and now advances to the U.S. Senate.

Resolution commemorates centennial of US-Ireland diplomatic relations

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA-16) and Richard E. Neal (D-MA-01), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Friends of Ireland Caucus, introduced a resolution to commemorate the 100th anniversary of U.S.-Ireland diplomatic relations.

Mercer County's men's football teams receive $497,669 in 2023

By Shenango Valley News | Jul 9, 2024

Men's football teams from Mercer County received $497,669 during the 2023 season, up 11% from the previous year.

Support builds for Rep. Kelly's reform targeting medicare advantage authorizations

By Shenango Valley News | Jul 9, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In June, U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA), Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN), and Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA) alongside U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS), Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ), John Thune (R-SD), and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) introduced the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act. The bipartisan legislation aims to streamline the prior authorization process under Medicare Advantage (MA) to enhance timely care for seniors while reducing administrative burdens on healthcare providers.

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

By Shenango Valley News | Jul 8, 2024

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

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mercer County in week ending July 6?

By Shenango Valley News | Jul 7, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Shenango Valley News area weekly mass times

By Shenango Valley News | Jul 6, 2024

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

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mercer County in week ending June 29?

By Shenango Valley News | Jul 5, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Mercer County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Bipartisan bill seeks waiver of tariffs on imported titanium sponge

U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) has joined U.S. Reps. Brad Wenstrup, D.P.M. (R-OH), Dan Kildee (D-MI), Carol Miller (R-WV), Dina Titus (D-NV), and Haley Stevens (D-MI) in introducing the Securing America’s Titanium Manufacturing Act. This bipartisan bill aims to temporarily waive the 15% tariff on imported titanium sponge, enabling U.S. titanium manufacturers and workers to compete more effectively with Russian and Chinese state-owned enterprises in the global market.

Kelly backs bills targeting visas and federal aid for those convicted of rioting

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- This week, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) co-sponsored two pieces of legislation aimed at enhancing public safety and reinforcing the rule of law, both led by U.S. Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX). The first bill, the Uproot Rioting International Students Engaged in Radical Subversion Act (UPRISERS) Act, will deport individuals in the U.S. on visas who engage in violent activities. The second piece of legislation, the Freeze Aid for Student Assaulters (FAFSA) Act of 2024, will strip federal student aid from those who are convicted of assaulting police officers or...

Rep. Mike Kelly to host telephone town hall for veterans on July 9

U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) will hold a telephone town hall meeting on Tuesday, July 9, to discuss benefits and issues relevant to military veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. The event will feature experts from the Department of Veteran Affairs and Veteran Service Officers from counties throughout Pennsylvania's 16th Congressional District.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Mercer County in week ending June 29

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mercer County in week ending June 29?

By Shenango Valley News | Jul 2, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Senate approves bill offering discounted licenses to Pennsylvania's volunteer firefighters

By Shenango Valley News | Jul 2, 2024

The state Senate approved a bill introduced by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) that would enable volunteer firefighters to obtain discounted hunting and fishing licenses in Pennsylvania. Resident adult hunting licenses cost $20.97, and fishing licenses cost $27.97. The legislation would reduce the cost of each to $1 for volunteer firefighters who have served at least the previous 12 months in the commonwealth.

1 gas station in cities throughout Mercer County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending June 29

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

How many companies in cities in Mercer County received FDA inspections in June?

There was one company in a city associated with Mercer County that received an FDA inspection in June, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Health care transparency bill passes committee vote

Last week, the House Ways & Means Committee passed the National Coverage Determination Transparency Act, legislation led by U.S. Reps. Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chairman of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, and Brett Guthrie (R-KY), Chair of the House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Health.

Rep. Mike Kelly comments on SCOTUS presidential immunity ruling