Hermitage celebrates 50 years of the city

Hermitage celebrates 50 years of the city

The city also celebrated its 50th anniversary in conjunction with America's 250th birthday.

Saturday, January 24th 2026, 3:48 PM EST by Katie Rogers-Vadala
Emergency food pantry to open in Hermitage

Emergency food pantry to open in Hermitage

The Mercer County Food Bank and Grace Chapel Community Church will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday to open an emergency food pantry in Hermitage.

Thursday, January 22nd 2026, 4:26 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Trial postponed for Hermitage man accused of shooting wife

Trial postponed for Hermitage man accused of shooting wife

The criminal trial for a Hermitage man accused of shooting his wife will not begin Tuesday as originally planned.

Tuesday, January 13th 2026, 5:15 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Hermitage receives over $913,000 for pump station project

Hermitage receives over $913,000 for pump station project

The project calls for the demolition of the existing Wheatland Pump Station and the installation of 1,100 linear feet of sewer lines to divert the flow to the existing Council Avenue Pump Station.

Friday, January 9th 2026, 10:28 AM EST by Zach Mosca
Explosion, fire under investigation at Hermitage manufacturing plant

Explosion, fire under investigation at Hermitage manufacturing plant

The scene has been cleared as of 4 p.m. Tuesday.

Tuesday, December 23rd 2025, 1:31 PM EST by Zach Mosca & Tristan Hostetter
Hermitage residents to see slight property tax increase beginning in 2026

Hermitage residents to see slight property tax increase beginning in 2026

This will be a two-mill increase, with city officials saying this will cost most residents around $5 extra per month, or $60 per year, on their property tax bills.

Tuesday, December 23rd 2025, 8:50 AM EST by Zach Mosca
Hermitage police offer reward in decade-old unsolved homicide

Hermitage police offer reward in decade-old unsolved homicide

The Hermitage Police Department announced a cash reward for information regarding the 2015 shooting death of Ralph Kenneth Lloyd. The appeal coincides with the 10th anniversary of the unsolved homicide. Lloyd, 56, was shot at 1:08 a.m. on Dec. 1, 2015, wh

Tuesday, December 16th 2025, 11:13 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Mercer County Food Bank hosts 'Supermarket Sweep' at Hermitage grocery store

Mercer County Food Bank hosts 'Supermarket Sweep' at Hermitage grocery store

Mark Bazely of West Middlesex was given 90 seconds to dash through the aisles to collect as many groceries as he could and bring them back to the finish line.

Wednesday, December 10th 2025, 3:41 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Construction underway for new animal shelter building in Hermitage

Construction underway for new animal shelter building in Hermitage

Crews were at the site of the new building, soon to be located on Lynnwood Drive, on December 5, delivering part of the building's walls and structural pieces.

Friday, December 5th 2025, 11:55 PM EST by Sarah Robles
Wheatland man dies after being struck while walking in Hermitage

Wheatland man dies after being struck while walking in Hermitage

A Wheatland man died Saturday from injuries he suffered earlier this month when a vehicle struck him while he was walking along a road in Hermitage.

Wednesday, November 19th 2025, 10:24 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Buhl Park offering chance to win lighted tree in holiday display

Buhl Park offering chance to win lighted tree in holiday display

Anyone interested can donate $25 to Buhl Park and be entered for a chance to win their own customized tree. The winner will be contacted by Buhl Park.

Friday, November 7th 2025, 9:54 AM EST by Zach Mosca
Diversified Family Services celebrates 40 years with ribbon cutting

Diversified Family Services celebrates 40 years with ribbon cutting

The company serves over 100 patients with developmental disabilities and their families with a variety of services like community support, residential services and more.

Thursday, October 16th 2025, 9:44 PM EDT by Zach Mosca
Hermitage man faces 12 child pornography related charges

Hermitage man faces 12 child pornography related charges

A Hermitage man is facing 12 felony counts following an investigation into the distribution and possession of child sexual abuse material, according to court documents filed in Mercer County.

Thursday, October 16th 2025, 9:28 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Westbound traffic backed up after car catches fire in Hermitage

Westbound traffic backed up after car catches fire in Hermitage

The dispatcher said it is unknown if anyone suffered any injuries from the incident but Pennsylvania State Police are on scene investigating.

Tuesday, September 30th 2025, 5:42 PM EDT by Zach Mosca
Buhl Park unveils new bike shelter, rental program

Buhl Park unveils new bike shelter, rental program

Each bike can be rented for $5 for the first 15 minutes, and then an additional $5 for every additional hour of renting the bike.

Wednesday, August 27th 2025, 11:32 PM EDT by Sarah Robles
Police: Mercer man confesses to 'game' with juvenile, faces sex charges

Police: Mercer man confesses to 'game' with juvenile, faces sex charges

The affidavit states that the 81-year-old suspect admitted to police that he played a "game" with the alleged victim.

Wednesday, August 27th 2025, 11:40 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Farrell man sentenced for vandalizing congressman's office

Farrell man sentenced for vandalizing congressman's office

46-year-old Joe Lemons is sentenced to 2 years of probation and must pay both a fine and the cost of the repairs for the damaged office.

Thursday, August 14th 2025, 11:27 PM EDT by Tyler Schlosser
Hermitage animal shelter receives $425K grant to help with costs of new shelter

Hermitage animal shelter receives $425K grant to help with costs of new shelter

There are still phases that remain, including putting a pre-engineered building shell on the property.

Tuesday, August 12th 2025, 11:02 PM EDT by Sarah Robles
Michaels set to host grand opening, ribbon cutting at new Hermitage location

Michaels set to host grand opening, ribbon cutting at new Hermitage location

From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, the Michaels location at 2481 East State Street in Hermitage will host community members, free crafts, face painting, giveaways, snacks and more.

Saturday, August 2nd 2025, 8:54 AM EDT by Sarah Robles
Farrell man charged in connection with vandalization of Mike Kelly's Hermitage office

Farrell man charged in connection with vandalization of Mike Kelly's Hermitage office

46-year-old Joe Lemons of Farrell is charged with one count each of criminal mischief and harassment, both of which are third-degree misdemeanors.

Tuesday, July 29th 2025, 11:59 AM EDT by Zach Mosca