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Rep. Kelly Addresses Biden Border Crisis on House Floor Amid Trump and Biden Visits

By Shenango Valley News | Feb 29, 2024

U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives today about the ongoing impact of the Biden administration's failure to address the surge of illegal migration into the United States. As President Biden and former President Trump each visit areas of the U.S-Mexico border, Rep. Kelly highlighted the stark differences in their approaches to border security."The border is a tale of two presidents. President Trump has fought for border security for years. He wants to be there today. President Biden has ignored the border crisis for three...

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Rep. Kelly Recognizes Rare Disease Day, Co-Sponsors Rare Disease Day Resolution

By Shenango Valley News | Feb 29, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) has co-sponsored a resolution marking February 29, 2024, as Rare Disease Day, acknowledging the challenges faced by over 25,000,000 Americans living with rare diseases. In a statement, Rep. Kelly emphasized the importance of raising awareness and advancing medical causes to support treatments and cures for rare diseases."While doctors and industry leaders are making new lifesaving discoveries every day, too often people with rare and ultra-rare diseases don’t have the opportunity to benefit from these new cures," Rep. Kelly...

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Mercer County rise or fall in 2021?

By Shenango Valley News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Mercer County received $1.2 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Mercer County in week ending Feb. 24?

By Shenango Valley News | Feb 27, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Kelly Introduces Legislation to Rename Titusville Post Office after Edwin Drake, First American to Successfully Drill for Oil

By Shenango Valley News | Feb 27, 2024

U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) has introduced legislation to rename the U.S. Post Office in Titusville, Pennsylvania after Edwin Drake, the first American to successfully drill for oil. The bill aims to rename the Titusville Post Office to the Edwin L. Drake Post Office Building.Speaking about the initiative, Rep. Kelly highlighted the significance of Edwin Drake in American history, stating, "Edwin Drake is a fixture not only of Crawford County history, but also of American history. His invention led to a revolution that transformed the world, putting Titusville and the...

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Which former Shenango Valley News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 26?

By Shenango Valley News | Feb 25, 2024

This former Shenango Valley News area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 26.

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Shenango Valley News area weekly mass times

By Shenango Valley News | Feb 24, 2024

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

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What was 3rd largest nursing home in Mercer County as of Q4 2023?

By Shenango Valley News | Feb 23, 2024

Orchard Manor, Inc., the third largest nursing home in Mercer County, aided an average of 73.4 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Mercer County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Feb. 17

By Shenango Valley News | Feb 23, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 17, according to GasBuddy.com.

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2nd largest nursing home in Mercer County as of Q4 2023

By Shenango Valley News | Feb 22, 2024

The Grove at Greenville, the second largest nursing home in Mercer County, aided an average of 87.4 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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How much did farmers in Mercer County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Shenango Valley News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Mercer County received $2,191,889 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Rep. Kelly Announces 2024 Congressional Art Competition is Underway

By Shenango Valley News | Feb 22, 2024

U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) has announced the commencement of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. The competition is open to high school students in various counties within Pennsylvania, as specified by Rep. Kelly. Speaking about the competition, Kelly expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "The Congressional Art Competition is a great opportunity for students to showcase their talents and have their work displayed in the halls of the U.S. Capitol. We have so many wonderful and talented students across our Congressional district. I look forward to seeing all of the...

Saint Paul Homes Q4 2023’s largest nursing home in Mercer County

By Shenango Valley News | Feb 21, 2024

Boasting an overall rating of five, Saint Paul Homes was the largest nursing home in Mercer County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Mercer County in week ending Feb. 17

By Shenango Valley News | Feb 20, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 17, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Shenango Valley News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 19?

By Shenango Valley News | Feb 18, 2024

This former Shenango Valley News area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 19.

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Saint John XXIII Home: 5-star nursing home in Mercer County

By Shenango Valley News | Feb 17, 2024

Owned by John XXIII Home and Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie since June 1, 1971, Saint John XXIII Home boasted an overall rating of five in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Shenango Valley News area weekly mass times

By Shenango Valley News | Feb 17, 2024

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

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Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation, a for-profit facility, had a rating of 1 in Q4 2023

By Shenango Valley News | Feb 16, 2024

Owned by Embassy PA Tentant Holdings, LLC since May 1, 2020, Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation had an overall rating of one in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mercer County in week ending Feb. 10?

By Shenango Valley News | Feb 16, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 10, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Wentling Announces $100,000 Grant for Penn-Northwest’s Homegrown Initiative

By Shenango Valley News | Feb 16, 2024

Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) has announced that Penn-Northwest Development Corporation is the recipient of a $100,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. The grant is designated for Penn-Northwest’s "Homegrown Initiative," a program focused on retaining top young talent in Mercer County."We need to do all we can to keep Mercer County’s best and brightest right here at home," stated Wentling. "The Homegrown Initiative is working hard to make it happen by connecting employers with the next generation of local workers."In...