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Shenango Valley News area weekly mass times

By Shenango Valley News | Jun 29, 2024

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

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Mercer County in week ending June 22?

By Shenango Valley News | Jun 29, 2024

The lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How much did Mercer County spend on women’s basketball teams in 2023?

By Shenango Valley News | Jun 28, 2024

Women’s basketball teams from Mercer County received $180,321 during the 2023 season, up 34.6% from the previous year.

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Pennsylvania: Mercer County’s men’s basketball teams budget increases 55.8% in 2023

By Shenango Valley News | Jun 28, 2024

Men’s basketball teams from Mercer County received $206,789 during the 2023 season, up 55.8% from the previous year.

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Kelly introduces bill promoting safer drug compounding practices in hospitals

By Shenango Valley News | Jun 28, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- This week, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), a member of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Health, introduced the Safer Compounding in Hospitals Act, legislation which would establish a budget-neutral program within Medicare to incentivize the preparation and compounding of intravenous (IV) drugs for Medicare beneficiaries in the inpatient hospital setting.

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Rep Mike Kelly emphasizes family values at child welfare hearing

By Shenango Valley News | Jun 27, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On Wednesday, during a Ways & Means Committee hearing entitled "Strengthening Child Welfare and Protecting America’s Children," U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Tax, emphasized the importance of strong family units and the role faith-based welfare providers and foster care programs play in caring for younger Americans. The hearing examined challenges within and facing the child welfare and foster care systems.

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Meadville receives $30,000 state grant for walking and biking improvements

By Shenango Valley News | Jun 27, 2024

The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) announced on Wednesday that the City of Meadville has been awarded a $30,000 grant through the WalkWorks program. The grant aims to develop an active transportation plan with improved walking and biking opportunities, according to Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50).

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mercer County in week ending June 22?

By Shenango Valley News | Jun 26, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at four gas stations in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Mercer County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending June 22

By Shenango Valley News | Jun 25, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep Mike Kelly introduces act allowing healthcare deductions

By Shenango Valley News | Jun 25, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), a member of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Health, announced the introduction of H.R. 8776, the Health Care Sharing Ministry Tax Parity Act. The legislation would allow American taxpayers who are members of Health Care Sharing Ministries (HCSMs) to deduct payments made as part of their ministry membership in their taxes by classifying regular HCSM expenses as eligible medical care expenses.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Mercer County in week ending June 22

By Shenango Valley News | Jun 24, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Reps Kelly and Dingell introduce resolution honoring World FSHD Day

By Shenango Valley News | Jun 24, 2024

Last week, U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Debbie Dingell (D-MI) introduced a bipartisan resolution honoring June 20, 2024, as World Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) Day. FSHD is a genetic neuromuscular disease that leads to the weakening of skeletal muscles and affects more than 40,000 Americans.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Mercer County in week ending June 22?

By Shenango Valley News | Jun 23, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Mercer County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Shenango Valley News area weekly mass times

By Shenango Valley News | Jun 22, 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 June 15

By Shenango Valley News | Jun 21, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Marcellus Shale drilling yields over $2.5 million for Pennsylvania's 17th District

By Shenango Valley News | Jun 21, 2024

Rep. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Butler) announced today that over $2.5 million in impact fees paid by Marcellus Shale drilling companies will benefit the 17th Legislative District.

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Mercer County's universities spent $497,669 on football teams in 2023

By Shenango Valley News | Jun 20, 2024

Mercer County's two colleges spent $497,669 on their football teams in 2023, an 11% increase over the previous year.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Mercer County in week ending June 15

By Shenango Valley News | Jun 18, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Shenango Valley News area weekly mass times

By Shenango Valley News | Jun 15, 2024

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

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Rep Mike Kelly backs defense bill with pay raises for service members

By Shenango Valley News | Jun 14, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) voted in favor of the FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a comprehensive legislative package supporting American defense and military service members. The bill, which passed the U.S. House on Friday, now advances to the U.S. Senate for consideration.