West Middlesex News

One man is dead and two people are injured in a western Pennsylvania shooting. Sharon police say 18-year-old John Hosey, of Sharon, died of a gunshot wound to the torso.

What happens when you mix Steelers, Tigers, Hornets, Blue Devils and maybe Big Reds? It might create a monster.

Nearly five hundred flu shots and pneumonia shots were given on Sunday at Hickory High School, as the Mercer County Pandemic Committee tested its emergency readiness.

After the heady 2008 when the presidential race drove up voter turnout and political involvement locally and across the nation, a simple municipal election seems like a letdown.

A middle-aged woman convicted for the fifth time for attacking a police officer faces jail.

The Presbyterian Church of West Middlesex and the Shenango Presbytery this month bestowed the honor of pastor emeritus on the retired Rev.

Legislation that would overhaul the U.S. health care system began to take shape this week as Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid included a so-called public option in the Senate version of a reform bill.

Construction of The Lofts at City Centre in downtown Sharon should begin early next year, about two years after the project of Shenango Avenue Associates was announced.

Cheyenne Felix, 4, of Farrell, uses both a coat and umbrella to stay dry at the Farrell-West Middlesex game.

Shenango Valley Interdenominational Clergywomen's Alliance Inc. will meet from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday in Hour of Power Full Gospel Tabernacle, 946 Beechwood Ave.

Mercer police are investigating three separate reports of stolen mail. The first incident occurred on Sunday, when an ATM card was allegedly stolen from a mail box on Bedford Road in West Middlesex.

The 2010 campaign is already under way in Mercer County's two congressional districts with challengers getting ready to step into the ring.

Madeline is full of personality and friendly with other cats. She loves to climb and needs lots of space to roam.

Cedar Avenue Church of God, 1045 Cedar Ave., is hosting a women's weekend with "I'm a Survivor" as the theme.

The Westminster College women's golf team shot a two-round total of 723 to place sixth out of eight teams at the Mercyhurst College Invitational, held Saturday and Sunday at the Downing Golf Course in Erie.

New & Living Way Apostolic Church is celebrating the 30th pastoral anniversary of Bishop Alvin and First Lady Lisa McCoy.

12. Cost is $7 for adults; $4 for children ages 6 to 12; and free for children younger than age 6. * A huge rummage/clothing sale with more than 40 tables of items is set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept.

Looking backward in the files of the Journal From September 17, 1939 through September , 1999 SEVENTY YEARS AGO September 17, 1939 About 1900 people of Springville and community were present at the Community Picnic.

Prophetess Pastor Jennifer L. Campbell of Breath of Life Holiness Tabernacle in Sharon, will take part in a three-day revival today through Sunday in Word of Life Apostolic Church in Marion.

Registration is 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sept. 2. Classes start Sept. 8. The program is geared toward children ages 6 months to 5 years old.