GROVE CITY – William P. Barr, former U.S. attorney general, is slated to speak at Grove City College’s 14th annual Ronald Reagan lecture.

MERCER — The red carpet premiere of "Spider-Man: No Way Home" had the usual appearances by the cast and crew, but there were two Mercer natives among the star-studded cast — Kara Peters and her mother Tabatha Peters.

NEW CASTLE — During the hour-plus drive to New Castle from South Fayette Township in Allegheny County, Ron Betz asked his son, Zach, if he wanted to know who were the media-ordained Republican front-runners for U.S. Senate and Pennsylvania governor.

An unusually large, slow-moving, oversized load will pass through Mercer and Lawrence counties and adjacent Ohio in the next week as it winds its way through across Pennsylvania on interstates and secondary roads, bound for Wampum in southern Lawrence County.

ERIE – A businessman is casting out a line to run as a Democrat against U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly for Congress.

MERCER – The food pantry that serves the Mercer area is looking for new leadership and a new location.

A Mercer County woman indicted on multiple federal charges for her alleged role the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack is seeking a new attorney as she also apparently still considers a plea offer.

SUMMIT TOWNSHIP, Crawford County — Another icon at Conneaut Lake Park is no more.

I have found my people.

After Reganne O’Brien was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 2016, she realized that she was not alone in needing help managing her mental and physical health.

MERCER – Before imposing a 10- to 20-year jail sentence on Brandon O’Brien Bowers on Wednesday, Mercer County Common Pleas President Judge Robert G. Yeatts gave him a stern look.

PINE TOWNSHIP— As the Tri-County Industries Inc. landfill permit makes it way through the appeal process, the environmental group that opposes it continues to seek community support.

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PINE TOWNSHIP – Hieu Pham credits George Junior Republic with setting him on the right track.

Pine Township Engine Company’s new ladder truck is officially in service.

NEW WILMINGTON – Westminster College’s transformation from a quiet campus preparing for final exams to a Hollywood movie set depicting an 1830s West Point Academy continued last Wednesday morning.

MERCER – Mercer County could receive roughly $6.5 million from pharmaceutical distributors for their part in creating a national opioid epidemic that also plagued local communities.

GROVE CITY – The Grove City Salvation Army Service Unit needs the community’s help in order to continue supporting residents in need.

Grove City School Board reorganized on Monday night, swearing in new members and debating the role of the board president.

MERCER – Coroner John Libonati said Mercer County’s number of overdose deaths are increasing this year, as they are nationally.

PITTSBURGH — A grand jury has indicted a former Mercer County woman accused of embezzling more than $170,000 from Jackson Township during her time as secretary and treasurer.

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP – Construction has begun on an expansion project at the Grove City Airport.

COLUMBIANA, Ohio – The head of Mercer County's Drug Task Force has been suspended indefinitely, according to District Attorney Peter C. Acker, after he was charged Monday in Columbiana County with engaging in prostitution.

Weather conditions left Mercer County’s Black Friday shoppers’ looking a little like Santa Claus, as the temperatures and winds made their cheeks look like roses and noses like cherries.

GROVE CITY – Plans are falling into place for the Grove City YMCA’s expansion of early childhood education and daycare services.

PINE TOWNSHIP – Flight records indicate that a pilot had planned to fly nonstop from upstate New York to Akron Wednesday evening, but diverted to make a stop at Clarion County Airport before a fatal crash.

HARRISVILLE — Gigi’s Goodie Bags are gifts that keep on giving.

A Grove City Middle School student is turning her 13th birthday gift into a project that will be around for years to come.