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Tails of Hope in Hermitage celebrates 10th anniversary

Tails of Hope in Hermitage celebrates 10th anniversary

It was an emotional celebration looking back on ten years Tails of Hope has been established. "What began as a hope has become healing, second chances in a community that never gives up on pets or people," Diane O'Brien-Webster, co-founder of Tails of Hop

January 29th, 8:56 PM EST by Sydney Canty
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.

January 24th, 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.

January 22nd, 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.

January 13th, 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.

January 9th, 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.

December 23rd, 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.

December 23rd, 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

December 16th, 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.

December 10th, 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.

December 5th, 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.

November 19th, 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.

November 7th, 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.

October 16th, 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.

October 16th, 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.

September 30th, 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.

August 27th, 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.

August 27th, 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.

August 14th, 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.

August 12th, 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.

August 2nd, 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.

July 29th, 11:59 AM EDT by Zach Mosca
Hermitage church continues 125th anniversary celebration with Polka Mass and picnic

Hermitage church continues 125th anniversary celebration with Polka Mass and picnic

Though the Polka Mass comes around every July, this one shared a more special meaning.

July 20th, 1:02 PM EDT by Katie Rogers-Vadala
Nearly 200 runners compete in Hermitage 'Pierogi Run', doubling last year's participants

Nearly 200 runners compete in Hermitage 'Pierogi Run', doubling last year's participants

Those who finished the race got to take home some of the handmade pierogi's, along with pierogi shaped medals and a t-shirt.

July 19th, 4:45 PM EDT by Katie Rogers-Vadala
Sharon man faces 170 charges in child pornography case

Sharon man faces 170 charges in child pornography case

Police say a search warrant revealed that Ball had a total of 85 images and videos of child pornography across multiple apps.

July 18th, 11:28 AM EDT by Zach Mosca
Hermitage Fire Department adds Quick Response Medical Service

Hermitage Fire Department adds Quick Response Medical Service

The department can now respond to medical calls with equipment and personnel to begin or help with patient care.

July 11th, 7:26 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Austintown Police, Ohio State Highway Patrol respond to two-car crash

Austintown Police, Ohio State Highway Patrol respond to two-car crash

Steam heat failure drops Youngstown City Hall temp to 38 degrees

Sweet Memories Vintage Tees, Handel's Ice Cream announce partnership

AAA East Central reports more than 37K service calls throughout the week

Alliance City School District volunteers help clear sidewalks, bus stops

Some Pennsylvania natural gas customers could see rate increase

Warren pantries aim to keep community fed, warm

Warren pantries aim to keep community fed, warm

Y-Live 2026 returns to Stambaugh Stadium

Public library system reveals 10-year master plan

A new resource for Ohioans job searching is announced

YSU receives national award for community engagement

Gault Heating & Cooling High School Football Insider | Week 1

DeWine urges winter safety as extreme cold follows weekend snow

DeWine urges winter safety as extreme cold follows weekend snow

Mercer County conservation projects receive grant funding

Pennsylvania celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with $250k Scholarship Program

PUCO settlement would require FirstEnergy to pay $276 million to Ohio consumers over HB 6 misconduct

Driver killed in crash on Route 422 in Pulaski Township

Last flames on the Shenango: WaterFire celebrates 13 years