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In the News (Thu 23 May 13)

  
  Governement
With the elimination of county courts, district courts became responsible for the workload and positions of the county courts.
The Mercer County Veterans' Service Office specializes in counseling, advising and assisting veterans, widows and dependents in any claims with the United States Department of Veterans' Affairs or other federal, state or county agencies to secure for them any benefits which they may be reasonably entitled to under federal, state or county statutes.
The Mercer County Highway Department is responsible for the efficient planning, design, construction, and maintenance of highways and bridges on the County highway system as well as bridges on the township system.
www.mercercountynd.com /government.htm   (2429 words)

  
 Mercer County Almshouse Register Index (1859-1948)
County commissioners' courts were also authorized to establish county poorhouses, at their own discretion, to replace the farm-out system; to hire keepers of the poor, and to levy a property tax for poorhouse support.
In 1917, counties were authorized to establish joint poorhouses and poor farms with other counties; and in 1919, a law provided that all poorhouses and poor farms maintained by counties be called county homes.
County homes were reauthorized only for care of infirm or chronically ill persons; counties were specifically forbidden from placing destitute but physically healthy persons in the county homes.
www.sos.state.il.us /departments/archives/mercer.html   (635 words)

  
 Kentucky: Mercer County Government - Welcome
Mercer County is ideally located in the Bluegrass Region of Kentucky near the center of the state, 32 miles from Lexington and, I-75 via Bluegrass Parkway, 75 miles from Louisville via US 127 and I-64 and 110 miles from Cincinnati via I-75 North.
Mercer County, formed in 1786, is rich in history.
Mercer County is very beautiful and an attractive place to live and work.
www.mercercounty.ky.gov   (340 words)

  
 Mercer County, New Jersey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mercer County is in the New York metropolitan area.
Mercer County ranks 79th among the highest-income counties in the United States with a per capita income of $27,914.
In the county the population was spread out with 24.00% under the age of 18, 10.20% from 18 to 24, 30.60% from 25 to 44, 22.50% from 45 to 64, and 12.60% who were 65 years of age or older.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mercer_County,_New_Jersey   (1036 words)

  
 Welcome to Mercer County Economic Development   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Mercer County is located in the southern tip of West Virginia, approximately 100 miles from the State Capitol in Charleston.
Mercer County was founded almost a quarter of a century before the Civil War, incorporated by an act of the Virginia General Assembly and named for General Hugh Mercer, a Revolutionary War Hero.
The county is located within a 500 mile radius of more than 50% of the population of the United States.
www.mercercoeda.com   (239 words)

  
 Mercer County, Ohio - HOME
Celina is the County Seat with the courthouse being located at 101 North Main Street.
Mercer County, Ohio assumes no liability for damages, directly or indirectly, as a result of errors, omissions or possible discrepancies with regard to this information.
By accessing this website, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Mercer County, Ohio and its employees from all claims, demands, actions, cause of action, suits, damage, costs, injuries, fees, attorney fees and liability, as may be occasioned by the inclusion of inaccurate or incomplete property/financial information.
www.mercercountyohio.org   (267 words)

  
 Welcome to Mercer County, NJ. " The Capital County"
MERCER COUNTY EXECUTIVE BRIAN M. HUGHES WEIGHS A 14-lb.
County government brings our communities together, because it is large enough to improve the quality of life countywide, yet small enough to touch individual citizens.
Today, waves of newcomers are adding new ideas to the chorus of energy that makes Mercer County a center for business, education and research, arts and entertainment, technology and entrepreneurship.
www.mercercounty.org   (892 words)

  
 Harrodsburg, Mercer County,Kentucky Menu Page
Harrodsburg, the county seat of Mercer County, was founded in 1774 by a stalwart band of pioneers led by James Harrod, of Pennsylvania.
When Kentucky County was divided into the counties of Fayette, Jefferson and Lincoln, Harrodsburg was the county seat of Lincoln County, which at that time covered over a third of the soon to be state.
In 1785 Mercer County was taken from Lincoln and Harrodsburg has remained the county seat of Mercer County.
www.merceronline.com /mercer.htm   (192 words)

  
 Mercer County Community Development Department
The Mercer County Community Development Department works hard to put our county in a better position for economic growth.
Mercer County Community Development attracts new businesses to the area and has been successful with the help of other organizations, the city, villages and townships.
In the past 5 years we have been fortunate to have convinced companies from Japan, Canada, and the Netherlands to call Mercer County their home.
www.mercercountyed.com /welcome.html   (163 words)

  
 Mercer County Banner Fair
The Mercer County Fairgrounds are located in Celina, twice named one of the nations “100 Best Small Towns”.
Mercer County D.A.R.E. Officer Sue Miller spent much of Kid’s Day finger printing area children for identification purposes.
Opening ceremonies for the 154th Mercer County Banner Fair are set for 3 p.m.
www.mercercountyohiofair.com   (1017 words)

  
 The Mercer County Outlook
COLUMBUS, OH - Mercer County Clerk of Courts Jim Highley was presented with a Commendation from the Ohio Clerk of Courts Association on November 29th at the Association's Winter Conference held in Columbus, Ohio.
Mercer County Engineer employees participated in the County Engineer's Association of Ohio District 6 Annual Snow Plow Rodeo on November 22, 2006 held at the Allen County Fairgrounds near Lima.
Several Mercer County residents have received checks in the mail for several thousand dollars, along with notices advising the checks are to pay the taxes on their winnings.
www.mercercountyoutlook.com   (3605 words)

  
 Findings Letter for Mercer County Geriatric Center
We then also communicated repeatedly with County officials in an effort to convince them that cooperation was in the public interest and could only improve the fact-finding process.
County officials declined, however, to provide even the most basic policies and procedures, access to staff, or even exculpatory documents.
As we have explained to the County in separate correspondence, interfering with communications between residents and federal officials is a violation of both federal law and state policy.
www.usdoj.gov /crt/split/documents/mercercounty.htm   (3930 words)

  
 Mercer County, New Jersey, Genealogy
Mercer County was created in 1838 from portions of Burlington, Hunterdon, Middlesex, and Somerset Counties.
The western part of the county is dominated by greater metropolitan Trenton, the political heart of the state serving both as the county seat and the capital of New Jersey.
A listing of books and articles about Mercer County genealogy, and Volunteers who have access to some of them and are willing to do lookups.
members.cox.net /mercergen/mercer.html   (442 words)

  
 Mercer County, Missouri
Mercer County was organized February 14,1845, from Grundy County and named for John F. Mercer, a Revolutionary War general.
A county in the northern part of the State, bounded on the north by the State of Iowa, east by Putnam and Sullivan Counties, south by Grundy County, and west by Harrison County.
In 1841, when Grundy County was organized, what is now Mercer was included within its limits, and remained so until February 14, 1845, when the county was organized and named in honor of General Hugh Mercer, of Revolutionary fame.
www.rootsweb.com /~momercer/index.html   (792 words)

  
 Welcome to the Mercer County Clerk's Office
The County Clerk in the State of New Jersey is one of three County wide elected Constitutional Officers along with the Sheriff and Surrogate.
Historically to undertake the transfer of ownership of real estate, the only persons who could read and write were the clergy who were held in great regard by the kings and their courts.
The Mercer County Clerk's Office may not be held responsible for any errors on these web pages.
www.mercercounty.org /cc/index.htm   (543 words)

  
 THE MERCER COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT
The Mercer County Conservation District plans to take the lead in the challenge of meeting the needs of the land and of the people on the land, thereby improving the quality of life for all.
The Mercer County Conservation District owns four no-till seed drills which are leased at a low rate to the county farmers.
These sprayers are loaned to the county farmers for the control of thistles and broadleaf weeds, which continues to be a problem in the county.
kywater.org /mccd   (761 words)

  
 Master Gardeners of Mercer County
The Master Gardeners of Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Mercer County is a group of volunteers who provide horticultural information and programs to the community.
To excite, inspire and encourage the residents of Mercer County to participate in the rewarding experience of responsible gardening and pest management.
To assist Rutgers Cooperative Extension and Mercer County in their horticultural and environmental outreach to the public.
www.mgofmc.org   (290 words)

  
 IL Mercer County Historical Society and Essley-Noble Museum
The Mercer County Historical Society is an organization of people whose main concern is preserving the history of Mercer County in Illinois.
They have established a museum (Essley-Noble Memorial Building located at 1406 SE 2nd Ave, Aledo, IL.) with many displays of historical facets of Mercer County including a one-room schoolhouse and a machine shed full of the county's antique artifacts and vintage farm machinery.
The Mercer County Historical Society's goals are to preserve artifacts and provide educational opportunities concerning articles and information of historical value and significance to the history and life of residents of Mercer County, IL.
www.geocities.com /mchs_61231   (878 words)

  
 Vindy.com - Democrats' leader decries voting glitches
He advised the Mercer County commissioners Thursday that they should fire Jim Bennington, county director of elections, because the county appeared ill-prepared for glitches with electronic touch-screen voting machines in about a dozen precincts in the county's southwestern corner.
Even the county's Web site appeared to show a similar conflict, reporting that 51,818 people cast ballots but 47,768 ballots were recorded in the presidential race, including 61 write-ins.
County Commissioner Olivia Lazor said that, in light of the machine problems, all 250 machines used in the election will be checked to determine if the numbers they reported election night were accurate.
www.vindy.com /basic/news/288078640794824.php   (673 words)

  
 Mercer
Mercer County is located in the southwestern part of the South and East of the 1st Principal Meridian Survey conducted in 1819.
Mercer County included Townships 4-8 south in Ranges 1-4 east.
Also, in 1848 Auglaize County was organized which included part of Mercer County Townships 4-7 in Range 4 and parts of Allen and Shelby Counties.
mercer.dcoweb.org   (134 words)

  
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Photography is one of the departments that receives the largest number of entries at the Mercer County Fair.
The Mercer County Fair has a double A rated harness track which means remarkable animals compete for large winners' purses -- some as high as $12,000.
The Mercer County Senior Citizens Center is sponsoring two games of traveling bingo on Thursday, July 13, as part of Senior Citizens' Day at the 2006 Mercer County Fair.
www.mercercountyfair.org   (401 words)

  
 Mercer County, New Jersey NJ, county profile - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
Mercer County is one of 21 counties in New Jersey.
The county is in the Trenton metro area.
This was an increase of 4.14% from the 2000 census.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=18374   (733 words)

  
 Welcome to Southern West Virginia!
Nestled in the heart of the Mid-Atlantic region, beautiful Mercer County West Virginia offers visitors awe-inspiring scenery, recreation and entertainment facilities, attractions and scenic beauty that make for a perfect relaxing and refreshing getaway.
Mercer County is located at the third most active highway interchange in the state.
Mercer County offers a wide array of shopping and as many as 88 restaurants in the surrounding area for a pleasant dining experience.
www.mccvb.com   (322 words)

  
 MERCERBAR INDEX
The Mercer County Bar Association has a number of publications designed to provide guidance and information.
The copyright for the brochures belongs to the Mercer County Bar Association.
The MCBA is a not-for-profit organization based in Mercer County, New Jersey.
www.mercerbar.com   (560 words)

  
 Mercer County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society
in the Chapter supports genealogical research in the county, preservation and transcription of important local documents, contact with locals who may be able to assist you, notifcation of the availability of new publications, announcements concerning Chapter projects, and, of course, issues of the The Mercer County Monitor, the quarterly newsletter of the local Chapter.
Limited research will be done by the Mercer County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society providing that your request has some connection to Mercer Co.
In November 1997, the Mercer Co. Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society established a Memorial Fund for donations given in memory of a loved one.
mccogs.ohgenweb.net   (912 words)

  
 Mercer County Republicans   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
In his continued revision of history and exploitation of senior citizens in Mercer County, Brian Hughes has launched a radio ad repeating some of the outrageous findings of a United States Department of Justice report critical of the county geriatric center.
Hughes’ revision of history continues to ignore the fact he was so anxious to release the suspect report that he was sure to advance a copy of the report and an accompanying Hughes’ press release to PoliticsNJ.com, which posted a news brief the day before any local news coverage of the report.
Hulick concluded, “Clearly the work is not complete and the Mercer County Republican team of County Executive candidate Cathy DiCostanzo and myself as a freeholder candidate along with my running mates Robert Matuszan and Robert Warney call for a quick remediation of the geriatric center shortfalls found by the consultant.
www.politicsnj.com /mercergop101603.htm   (1025 words)

  
 Healthline - Search Results For mercer county
Of the eligible projects currently approved in Mercer County, most are..
Contact appropriate county seat where birth or death occured (if prior to 1906), marriage license was obtained, or divorce was granted.
in Isle of Wight and Southhampton Counties, and the...
www.healthline.com /search?q1=mercer+county   (461 words)

  
 Mercer County, Ohio, Genealogy
Sponsored by the Mercer Co. Chapter of OGS.
Mercer Co. Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society
UNKNOWN COUNTY Queries for Ohio where the specific county is unknown to the poster.
www.calweb.com /~wally/mercer/index.htm   (888 words)

  
 Welcome to Mercer County! — Mercer County Extension
Ohio State University Extension is funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, The Ohio State University, and Mercer County Commissioners.
Our Mercer County Office is your front door to the Ohio State University.
Overall, Extension's mission is to help improve and strengthen the lives of Ohioans and we want to start right here in Mercer County.
mercer.osu.edu   (361 words)

  
 Harrodsburg, Kentucky and Mercer County
Situated along the picturesque landscapes of Mercer County, Harrodsburg, Kentucky blends historic charm with modern convenience.
Mercer County completes undefeated football season with state title
If we use the picture in our Harrodsburg, Kentucky and Mercer County photo gallery, we'll give you credit for the photo.
www.kyhometown.com /harrodsburg   (215 words)

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