Law requires drivers to stop, wait for school bus

Hermitage Police Chief Patrick B. McElhinny reminds motorists that state law requires them to stop at least 10 feet before they get to a school bus with its red lights flashing and side signal stop arm activated. Vehicles cannot resume travel until the lights are off and children have reached a safe place.

When a bus stops in an intersection, drivers in all directions must stop.

VFW opens field office to help with VA benefits

GIRARD, Pa. – Veterans in Mercer County can receive assistance at Veterans of Foreign Wars National Service Organization’s new Erie field office at 142 Main St. E., Girard.

The site will help Pennsylvania’s estimated 1.1 million honorably discharged veterans file for Veterans Administration benefits.

A state service officer will be available 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays for appointments and walk-in service. A state liaison officer will visit veterans who cannot travel to the site and also the area VA clinics.

Veterans do no have to be members of the VFW to receive help.

Info: vfweriefieldoffice.org

Lupus Loop 5K Walk set in Vernon Township

VERNON TOWNSHIP – Participants are being sought for the eighth annual Lupus Loop 5K Walk on Sept. 20 at Roche Park, off U.S. Route 19 in Vernon Township. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m.

Money raised through the event for Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania’s Erie Branch will go to research, promoting awareness and education and providing patient support.