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Rep. Mike Kelly criticizes verdict against former President Trump

By Shenango Valley News | May 31, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) released a statement following Thursday's verdict against former President Donald J. Trump.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Mercer County in week ending May 25

By Shenango Valley News | May 31, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mercer County in week ending May 18?

By Shenango Valley News | May 30, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Shenango Valley News area weekly mass times

By Shenango Valley News | May 30, 2024

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

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Property tax/rent rebate application deadline extended to December

By Shenango Valley News | May 30, 2024

Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced today that the deadline for older adults and Pennsylvanians with disabilities to apply for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program has been extended from June 30 to Dec. 31.

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Mercer County Food Bank receives nearly $37,000 in state funding

By Shenango Valley News | May 28, 2024

Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has awarded $36,735 to the Mercer County Food Bank. The funding is part of the department’s Reach and Resiliency grants distributed through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP).

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2022: 52.2% of Mercer County students played sports on collegiate teams

By Shenango Valley News | May 27, 2024

Mercer County's only university had 52.2% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

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Reps Kelly and Guest introduce Memorial Day resolution

By Shenango Valley News | May 24, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On Thursday, May 23, U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Michael Guest (R-MS) introduced a resolution in honor of Memorial Day. The resolution states that the House of Representatives “calls on the people of the United States to observe Memorial Day as a special day of remembrance to honor the men and women of the United States who died in the pursuit of freedom and peace.”

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Kelly supports bill prohibiting non-citizen voting rights in D.C

By Shenango Valley News | May 24, 2024

On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) voted in favor of H.R. 192, legislation that would prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia. Additionally, H.R. 192 bars non-citizens from voting on any ballot initiative or D.C. referendum and repeals the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.

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Senator Brooks highlights dangers of Lyme disease during awareness month

By Shenango Valley News | May 23, 2024

May 23, 2024

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Kelly introduces bipartisan bill aiming at better healthcare integration

By Shenango Valley News | May 23, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA) introduced the Delivering Unified Access to Lifesaving Services (DUALS) Act of 2024 to improve coverage for individuals jointly enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid, also known as dual eligibles.

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Kelly highlights Erie's success with opportunity zones during Ways & Means field hearing

By Shenango Valley News | May 22, 2024

ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA -- On Monday, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chairman of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, led a historic field hearing at the Warner Theatre in Erie, Pennsylvania to highlight the impact of Opportunity Zone legislation in the City of Erie. The hearing was part of a year-long effort by Ways & Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) to gather feedback from Americans on how the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (TCJA) has affected them before its provisions expire in 2025.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Mercer County in week ending May 18?

By Shenango Valley News | May 21, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Shenango Valley News area weekly mass times

By Shenango Valley News | May 18, 2024

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

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mercer County in week ending May 11?

By Shenango Valley News | May 17, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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5.8% of citizens unemployed in Mercer County in 2021

By Shenango Valley News | May 17, 2024

The unemployment rate in Mercer County hit 5.8% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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Kelly, Neal reintroduce bill to include Ireland in E-3 visa program

By Shenango Valley News | May 16, 2024

U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA-16) and Richard E. Neal (D-MA-01), Co-Chairs of the Friends of Ireland Caucus, have reintroduced a bipartisan bill to include Ireland in the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program.

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Bipartisan bill seeks fair adoption tax credits for tribal families

By Shenango Valley News | May 16, 2024

This week, U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (PA-16), Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Gwen Moore (WI-04), and John Moolenaar (MI-02) introduced the Tribal Adoption Parity Act in Washington, D.C. This bipartisan bill is aimed at establishing parity between state and Tribal governments in determining whether an adoption qualifies as “special needs” and is thus eligible for the full adoption tax credit. U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (MN) and John Hoeven (ND) previously introduced companion legislation in the Senate.

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Former Jamestown Area Junior Senior High School standout Josie Pfaff’s collegiate team to play for NCAA D3 Softball Championship starting Thursday, May 16

By Shenango Valley News | May 15, 2024

Her team enters the tournament as a number three seed.

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Kaelyn Fustos, former Hickory High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Softball Championship

By Shenango Valley News | May 15, 2024

They open the tournament against Trine Thunder.