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A big Thank You to everyone for making our 25th Anniversary Holiday Light Parade a huge success! We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible turnout and support at this year's holiday light parade! Your enthusiasm made it our biggest and most festive parade to date, and the 25th-anniversary celebration was truly magical. A special shoutout to all the participants who brought their creativity and holiday spirit to the streets! Your efforts lit up the night and filled the community with joy. To relive the magic or catch a glimpse of what you missed, swipe through these photos capturing the magic of the event. Thank you, everyone, for being a part of this cherished tradition. Here's to many more years of festive celebrations! |
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Countywide Property Reassessment – Know the Facts and Avoid Imposters The Mercer County Commissioners have begun the process of reassessing the fair market value of all properties in the county. The last reassessment in Mercer County occurred in 1970 and, over the years, inequities have developed. The reassessment is designed to correct those inequities. The reassessment process is required by law to be revenue neutral and is not designed to increase taxes. Instead, it is about fairness in the assessed value of properties. The County Commissioners have hired Tyler Technologies to collect data relative to every property in the county. Tyler has hired field representatives to examine the outside of properties and gather information from owners and occupants. Tyler field staff wear a bright yellow Tyler Technologies vest, have a Mercer County photo ID badge, and will never ask to enter your home. Currently, field staff is in the West Middlesex/Shenango Township area and will not reach Hermitage until Spring 2024. A recent report indicated potential imposters in the Hermitage area with orange forms hung on doors requesting homeowners/occupants to call a toll-free phone number and schedule an indoor home inspection. Mercer County District Attorney, Peter Acker emphasized: “Tyler Technologies does not ever ask to enter anyone’s home.” Tyler also does not use orange colored door hangers, does not use a toll-free phone number, and it is not currently in the Hermitage area. Any concerns should be reported to Tyler Technologies at 724-662-7549 or mercercountypa@tylertech.com, and to the Mercer County District Attorney’s office at 724-662-3800, Ext. 2287. |
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SPOOKtacular Moments Captured in the photo is Community Engagement Officer Sam Staples, embodying the Halloween spirit at the LindenPointe Development Corp.-sponsored Truck-or-Treat event on Saturday, October 28th. The event was a true spectacle of spookiness and fun
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Jake Rickert Receives Young Economic Development Professional to Watch Award for Leading Homegrown Initiative in Mercer County Congratulations to Jake Rickert of Penn Northwest Development Corp. on being honored with the Young Economic Development Professional to Watch Award during the Pennsylvania Economic Development Association Fall Conference in Reading, PA. Jake leads the Homegrown Initiative, a commendable effort dedicated to expanding our local population by connecting talented young adults with fulfilling employment opportunities in Mercer County. The City of Hermitage wholeheartedly endorses this initiative and applauds Jake's unwavering commitment to its success.
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Hermitage Pride: Kara Wasser, CEO of OhanaLink Technologies, Named Entrepreneur of the Year by Haller Enterprise Institute at Thiel College Congratulations to Hermitage resident, Kara Wasser, Founder and CEO of OhanaLink Technologies who was selected as Entrepreneur of the Year by the Haller Enterprise Institute (HEI) at Thiel College. OhanaLink is headquartered in the eCenter@LindenPointe in Hermitage and is a Mobile Technology Solutions Company that has developed and marketed cutting-edge mobile device applications.
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Healthcare Leadership Excellence: Dr. George Garrow, CEO of Primary Health Network, Named Rural Health Hero of the Year Congratulations to Dr. George Garrow, CEO of Primary Health Network (PHN), who was presented the Rural Health Hero of the Year Award by Lisa Davis, Director of the PA Office of Rural Health. PHN is now the largest federally qualified heath center in Pennsylvania with facilities in 16 counties, including Mercer County where it is headquartered. Thank you, Dr. Garrow for your commitment to the health of our citizens!
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Important Notice for Hunters: Respectful Reminder on No-Hunting Zones in City Parks – Prioritizing Safety and Conservation Attention all hunters: Please be aware that hunting is not permitted on any City park or playground, including, but not limited to Hermitage Athletic Complex, Stull Nature Reserve, and Whispering Pines Park. Let's respect this regulation to ensure the safety of our community and preserve our natural spaces. Happy and responsible hunting! Please see the City's Code of Ordinance for more information on hunting regulations: https://www.hermitage.net/DocumentCenter/View/539/City-of-Hermitage-Code-of-Ordinances-PDF
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A Call for Reflective Gear! As the seasons change and darkness falls earlier, let's shed some light on the importance of wearing reflective gear at night With the sun setting sooner, it's crucial for pedestrians and cyclists to be visible on our streets. Whether you're taking a leisurely stroll or enjoying a bike ride, make sure you're decked out in reflective gear to enhance your visibility and safety Here's why it matters: Visibility is Key: Reflective gear ensures that drivers can spot you from a distance, reducing the risk of accidents. Be Seen, Be Safe: Wearing reflective clothing and accessories makes you easily noticeable, helping motorists react in time. Seasonal Awareness: With daylight diminishing, it's our responsibility to take extra precautions. Whether you're navigating busy streets or quiet neighborhoods, being visible is a shared responsibility. Let's illuminate our paths and prioritize safety for all |
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Hermitage Green Triumph: Recycling 8.8 Tons of Glass in 2023 through Collaborative Initiatives In a successful partnership with the Pennsylvania Resource Council's Traveling Glass Bin Program, the City of Hermitage achieved a noteworthy milestone by recycling a total of 8.8 tons of glass in the year 2023. This accomplishment reflects the city's commitment to sustainable practices and underscores its active participation in various recycling initiatives, including programs facilitated by PRC, Tri-County, and the Hermitage Food to Waste Energy Facility. Demonstrating a dedicated focus on environmental conservation, the City of Hermitage remains steadfast in its efforts to keep the community green and promote responsible waste management
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SAVE THE DATES! Save the Dates! Hermitage's Glass Recycling Events for 2024 are scheduled for April 27th to May 2nd and September 28th to October 3rd. Mark your calendars to contribute to a greener, more sustainable community.
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Bulk Trash Pick Up and Yard Waste Collection The next Bulk Trash Pick-Up collection is planned for the spring and fall of 2024, dates to be announced soon. If residents require bulk trash collection services outside of the designated collection week, they have the option to purchase garbage collection tags either from Tri-County or at the City of Hermitage Municipal Building. For further details regarding Garbage Collection Tags, please refer to the following link: https://www.hermitage.net/234/Garbage-Collection-Tags Please note the final week for yard waste collection is December 11th. Collection will resume during the second week of April 2024
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REMINDER - Tri County Holiday Pickup Schedule: Adjustments for Key Holidays Tri-County Holiday Pickup Schedule: No collection is made on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. If your regular collection falls on or after the weekday of the holiday, your collection will occur one day later than normal. No schedule change if the holiday falls on a weekend https://www.hermitage.net/DocumentCenter/View/379/Hermitage-Recycles-Brochure-PDF Questions? Please contact Tri County Industries https://www.tricountyind.com/contact-us
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Hard-to-Recycle Events Monthly H2R (Hard-to-Recycle) events are held at various participating locations around Mercer and Lawrence County. These recycling events are free to residents. Collection days are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 9am – 1pm. For a list of 2023 locations, please visit our website HERE Please note, this program is for residential households ONLY. Acceptable items include holiday lights, thermostats, shoes (athletic) Media (VHS tapes, cassette tapes, CD’s and DVD’s, floppy disc), plastic bags and film Questions about recycling electronics? Download our electronic recycling guide HERE
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Sign up for Notify Me Love our e-newsletter but looking for more? Have you heard about the 'Notify Me' feature? Get email and/or text alerts from the City about topics that interest you by subscribing to various modules on our website. You can sign up for 'News Flash' or our Events Calendar to receive the latest updates on upcoming City-sponsored events. Additionally, registering for our 'Agenda Center' will ensure you never miss important updates from our various boards. To subscribe, visit https://www.hermitage.net/list.aspx
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Hermitage Fire Department Unveils Innovative Community Connection Initiative: Hermitage Community Connect The Hermitage Fire Department is proud to announce the official launch of Hermitage Community Connect, a dynamic initiative aimed at fostering stronger connections and improving emergency response within the community. This innovative project introduces a new website seamlessly integrated with our incident response and documentation software. The primary goal is to enhance communication between the Hermitage Fire Department, residents, and local business owners. Residents are now empowered to provide essential information in advance, including details about disabilities, and the presence of children, or pets in their homes. This proactive approach ensures that emergency responders have critical details at their fingertips, enabling a more efficient and tailored response. Business owners in Hermitage are also encouraged to register their establishments on the platform. By doing so, they can share vital information that could prove invaluable in the event of an emergency response. Security and confidentiality are paramount. Residents can trust that the information they provide will be handled with the utmost care, contributing to a safer and more informed community. Ready to get involved? Register today by visiting: https://www.communityconnect.io/info/pa-hermitage The Hermitage Fire Department is enthusiastic about the positive impact Hermitage Community Connect will have on community safety and emergency response capabilities. |
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Hermitage Glistens: Mercer County Community Federal Credit Union Gifts City a Sparkling Blue Spruce for the Holiday Season The City got an early dose of holiday magic the Saturday before the Holiday Light Parade. Mercer County Community Federal Credit Union gifted us a stunning blue spruce from their new Hermitage office construction site. T. Bruce Campbell's crews worked their magic, cutting and craning the tree down. This beauty stands tall at the roundabout, where East State Street meets the Shenango Valley Freeway. Sandi Carangi, CEO of the credit union, shared our excitement, saying, "Now the whole community can enjoy it." Can't wait to see it adorned with twinkling lights! |
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Small Business Advantage Grant Program Accepting Applications The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is accepting applications for its Small Business Advantage Grant program through March 22, 2024, or until funds are exhausted. The program is a first-come, first served program so it is important to apply early. It provides reimbursement grants up to $5,000 to $8,000, based upon the environmental impact of the project, and requires a match of 50% to 20%, based upon the same factors. Over the years, a number of Hermitage businesses have accessed this grant program. Eligible projects must improve energy efficiency or reduce pollution or waste by upgrading or replacing equipment or supplies, improving processes, or reducing runoff into affected waterways. Additionally, eligible projects must save the small business a minimum of $500 per year and at least 20% of annual energy consumption or pollution-related expenses. Lighting, HVAC, boiler, and digital x-ray upgrades are the most common project types, but a wide variety of projects are eligible for funding. In order to qualify, an entity must be a Pennsylvania-based, for-profit business with 100 or fewer full-time employees. Application guidance, required forms and information are located on the Department’s webpage at: https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/GrantsLoansRebates/SmallBusinessOmbudsmanOffice/Pages/Small%20Business%20Advantage%20Grant.aspx |
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Race of Champions Returns to Hermitage: Speed Skating Excitement on June 10-14! Visit Mercer County PA is thrilled to share exciting news—speed skaters nationwide are gearing up to return to Hermitage for the Race of Champions on June 10-14, competing for coveted cash prizes. Meanwhile, artistic skaters will showcase their talents in Missouri. Following the success of previous speed skating competitions that brought in large crowds, this event promises to be a boon for local businesses in the City and Mercer County. Stay tuned as we collaborate with VisitMercerCountyPA, American Roller Sports, and Olympic Fun Center to promote this thrilling event and support our community's businesses
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All Levels Flow Yoga WE ARE BACK FOR ANOTHER SERIES OF FLOW! All Levels Flow Yoga This is part of a 14-class series Sept 12th - Dec. 19th Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 pm Whole Life Services building located at 1565 E State Street 14 classes for $120 or $10 per class To register, please visit https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/cityofhermitage/home
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25TH Annual Hermitage Holiday Light Parade
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Join us for the Winter Solstice Sound Bath, a time of letting go. Our intention for this class is to detox from the responsibilities of daily life, and the unnecessary old patterns we create and release what we do not want to take with us into the new cycle of the coming year. Thursday, December 21 at 8:00 p.m. in the Hermitage Municipal Building (800 N Hermitage Rd.) Registration is $25. Class size is limited. **Please bring a yoga mat or towel to lay on and if you'd like, a blanket/pillow for additional comfort** To register, please visit : https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/cityofhermitage/activity/search/detail/373 |
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Embracing the Magic of Winter Solstice: A Celebration of Light and Renewal As the days grow shorter and the nights longer, nature seems to beckon us to gather around fire, embrace the warmth of community, and celebrate the Winter Solstice. The Winter Solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year, and offers a moment of reflection, connection, and anticipation for the return of light. Come together with friends and family by the fireside as we commemorate our second annual Winter Solstice Celebration and the traditional Burning of the Yule Log. Join us on December 21st to cast aside our worries from the past year and celebrate our intentions for the new year. Experience the magic of a moonlit horse-drawn wagon ride, revel in the melodies of Jane Gregg and Mark DeWalt, and round off the festive evening with roasted chestnuts, comforting beverages, or a bite to eat! It's a night of gathering together that you won't want to miss." Winter Solstice & Burning of the Yule Log Thursday, December 21st from 5:30 to 8:00 Rodney White Park
Live Music by duo Jane Gregg & Mark DeWalt Horse-drawn wagon rides by Emptynest Farm Roasted Chestnuts from the Apollo Maennerchor Club Draft Horse Warm Beverages Big Rail Brewing Beer Wagon Third Eye Pies Unstable Eats |
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Community Honors: Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania Recognizes Outstanding Hermitage Residents at Mercer County Chairman's Reception On November 8th, Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania held its Mercer County Chairman's Reception and presented local awards to three Hermitage residents. Sandi Carangi, CEO of Mercer County Community Federal Credit Union received the Community Collaborator of the Year Award, Dannielle Pugh, a Cleveland Clinic Nurse, received the Volunteer of the Year Award, and Dr. Dan Bell, Hermitage School District Superintendent, received the Educator of the Year Award. They are pictured with Bill Lucas, JA Executive VP, and Elaine Patton and Matt Ristvey from the Mercer County Junior Achievement Board. Junior Achievement is a volunteer driven organization that teaches young people skills in the areas of work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy. Congratulations Sandi, Danielle, and Dan!
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Warmth for Heroes: STUFF THE BUS and Veteran Distribution Event on December 9th in Hermitage The Youngstown Blue Coats and Trails End Conservancy are set to host a STUFF THE BUS and veteran distribution event on December 9, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Golden Corral in Hermitage. They will be accepting all new and gently used winter wear, including coats, hats, gloves, scarves, sleeping bags, etc. The organizations will be distributing outerwear to Veterans with proper ID during the event. Join them in supporting the community and showing appreciation for Veterans through your generous contributions. Questions? Please contact Lisa Gibson at 724-866-2743
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Milestone Celebration: Seniors Helping Seniors Marks 5 Years with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Seniors Helping Seniors provides in-home services for Seniors by Seniors, which includes light housekeeping, meal preparation, transportation, personal grooming and dressing, and more. Services may also be geared toward Seniors requiring memory care, cancer care, and social isolation care. Seniors Helping Seniors may be reached at 724-877-3505 or admin@shs-shenangovalley.com. The business also maintains a website at www.seniorcareshenangovalley.com
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Hermitage Historical Society News & Events The Hermitage Historical Society is thrilled to present its joint effort with the Sharon Historical Society: "Black Gold: Boomtowns, Prominent Men, and Grand Farmhouses of Hickory Township." Discover the rich history of our township through captivating stories and photographs for just $27. You can get your hands on this remarkable piece of history in several ways: -Reach out to a historical society officer. -Visit the Historical Society tent at the Hermitage Night Market -Available for purchase during the Historical Society Christmas tours.
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The Hermitage Historical Society Christmas tree tours at the Stewart House begin after Thanksgiving. Tours of the beautifully decorated 1869 Stewart Mansion at 5465 East State Street are free and open to the public. Tour dates are: - Saturday & Sunday November 25 and 26 from 1:00-5:00 at the Stewart House. - Friday December 1 (5:00pm-8:00pm) and Saturday & Sunday December 2-3 (1:00-5:00) - Friday December 8 (5:00pm-8:00pm) and Saturday & Sunday December 9-10 (1:00-5:00) If any organization, club, business, etc. is interested in decorating a tree at the society, please contact Brenda at 724-854-0712
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Step into Holiday Magic: Kraynak's Santa Christmasland Now Open for the Season! Kraynak's Santa Christmasland is officially open! Embrace the holiday spirit and dive into the magic of their enchanting walk-through displays, now open for the season. Here is the chance to make unforgettable memories with your loved ones. Don't miss out on the festive fun!
Plan your visit during store hours: Monday - Saturday: 9am - 9pm Sunday: 10am - 5pm
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The NEW Valley YMCA Discover the latest updates from the Valley YMCA! With fresh leadership at the helm, the Valley YMCA proudly announces the launch of its new website and Facebook page. Access valuable information about the Hermitage location by visiting www.grovecityymca.org and selecting the 'Valley' branch. Stay connected and engaged by following the Valley YMCA on their official Facebook page: VALLEY YMCA OF HERMITAGE.
Upcoming Youth Events at Valley YMCA Parents Night Out December 8th 2023 Check in time 6:45pm Start time 7pm Pick up time 9 pm Christmas themed Parents night out January 5th 2024 Check in time 6:45pm Start time 6:45pm Pick up time 9 pm
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Hidden Gem Spotlight: Rodney White Olympic Park Embark on a journey with us as we unveil the hidden treasures of Hermitage and Mercer County. This month's gem is none other than Rodney White Olympic Park, nestled behind the City of Hermitage Municipal Offices. Home to the City's annual summer arts fest, this park is a haven for families. Complete with a playground and swing set for the little ones, restroom facilities for convenience, an expansive walking trail stretching nearly a mile, and well-maintained ball fields, Rodney White Olympic Park offers a perfect blend of recreation and tranquility. Named in honor of the accomplished Hermitage native, Rod White, who clinched a gold medal with the American archery team during the 1996 Olympics, the park stands as a testament to both local pride and the spirit of athletic achievement.
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