New Facility May be County’s Biggest Employer
Mercer – The Mercer County Commissioners have made preliminary approval for a new package sorting facility in East Lackawannock Township. The 930,000 square foot facility, which is still in its proposal stage, would be constructed on a 200-acre site currently owned by Mercer County near the intersection of Interstate 80 and Route 19 and is anticipated to require as many as 900 workers per shift, which could make it the County’s biggest single employer. The commission has not stated which shipping company made the offer, but expects the project to be underway in November.

Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle
Erie – One person has been hospitalized in Erie County after being hit by a vehicle Sunday morning. At the Corner of 55th and Peach Streets near the Millcreek Mall, authorities confirm that a 20-year-old man was taken from the scene with serious injuries at about 8 a.m. Sunday morning. The driver of the vehicle that hit him remained at the scene and is cooperating with police in their investigation. There is no word on the identities of anyone involved.