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| | Mercer Area Community Profile |
 | | The semi-rural Mercer area, at the intersection of Interstates 79 and 80, has high quality of living, excellent schools, a low crime rate and many recreation areas. |
 | | the Mercer Area itself has an excellent education system and a wealth of nearby higher educational facilities, including the Shenango Valley Campus of Pennsylvania State University, Westminster College, Slippery Rock University, Thiel College, Allegheny College, Edinboro University, and Grove City College. |
 | | According to the Herald (Sharon, Pa.), Mercer County's best asset is its people: "Nowhere could anyone find people who are are more diversified in work skills and professions; more friendly; more cooperative, and more willing to be good neighbors, especially to visitors or anyone moving in-be they businesses, industries, or residents." |
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