radioNOVO News for New Castle/Youngstown/Butler/Hermitage 05-13-26

Good morning.Governor Josh Shapiro is demanding a halt to what he calls "unacceptably high" utility rate hikes. In a letter to industry leaders, the Governor warned he will "forcefully" oppose future increases, noting that residential shut-offs have jumped 25% since 2022. Shapiro is now pushing for a new, market-based system to cap utility profits and keep energy costs manageable for families in the Commonwealth.In Erie, state police have broken up a major regional drug ring. 25-year-old Marcus Poston Jr. is in custody following a raid on West 32nd Street that uncovered large amounts of cash, fentanyl, and meth. Investigators say Poston was allegedly working with a network stretching as far as Chicago to flood the Erie area with narcotics.And with the May 19th primary just days away, a reminder for mail-in voters: don't forget the date. While current court rulings prevent counties from rejecting ballots over dating errors, election officials urge you to sign and date your return envelope anyway to avoid any potential legal challenges to your vote.More news on our radioNOVO app, Codi Gaboff, radioNOVO News -- a service of Seven Mountains Media.