These are some of the results to former survey questions...

1.  As a resident, what do you think are the best features of Mercer County?

(Answers)--->1. How it can be very city like and it can be very rural all in the same area. You can live in a country setting but have the all the businesses close to you. 2. Fishing 3. one of the cool places to look at are the office buildings with all glass "walls"/windows across from the bank in hermitage but a neat place to go for teens would be ten pin bowling alley, olympic roller skating rink, and the mall, and the movies, a fun place for west middlesex kids and teens is the cave run by the minister and other ladies and gentlemen from that church!!!!!!! 4. the new hotel, 5. reasonable cost of living, relatively safe for crime and weather.(outside of rare tornado) 6. shit stuck up wana be perfect people that doesn't have a clue what s going on in the city 7. Golf courses 8. the big buildings 9. Golf courses, parks, Mercer County College offerings, open spaces 10. The rural lifestyle 11. Not a resident. 12. everything 13. FORMER resident --ethnic makeup and immigrant heritage, reminiscent of America's Great motto for 227 years, "E Pluribus Unum," (Out of Many, One); strong family life and tradition of religious tolerance (Orthodox, Catholic, Protestant, Amish, etc), more of the "Go in the closet and pray" genre rather than the in-your-face-wear-it-on-the-sleeve genre; wonderful farms; great sports history; close proximity to Pgh and Cleve; old fashioned downtowns, ie, Mercer, Grove City, Sharon; Buhl Park and Amish Country 14. I'm 17 years old and have grown up in Mercer County. I've lived in Sharon, Hermitage, and Hempfield Township. I think that the area is a great place to raise a family. It is quiet here, not a lot of crime, and not a lot of traffic. I like driving through the county to see the farms. Also, I love walking along State Street in Sharon and Broad Street in Grove City. However, I wish there were more job opportunities here. This is a great area to live in, but not if you don't have a job. And a job at the local "Super Wal-mart" just won't cut it. I think the county should do all it can to attract good jobs, while still preserving the farms and open spaces. Also, I think more should be done to beautify our cities, towns, and villages. Downtown Greenville is a disaster. It would be nice if the owners of the rundown buildings would take an interest in them, or sell them to someone who will. The same goes for other towns in the area. But all in all, Mercer County is a great place to live! 15. The cops are in everyone's asshole...they keep it very secure 16. i like mercer county because most of the people living here are considerate of others. i recently spent 3 months is south Florida for my internship and realized what a big difference that makes. the quality of life is so much more respected here. it is just sad that i am going to have to leave the county to find a job related to my degree. i am graduating from Penn State Shenango campus with a 4 year business degree. i wish i could stay in mercer county. the people make the difference. 17. Comments: I live in Mercer County, New Jersey and I happened upon your site. It nice to know we have a brother county in our neighbor state. I hope to visit you one day soon!!!!!!! 18. I think the law enforcement is very helpful with the trouble makers. 19. The hard working men and women who are trying to support their families. Alot of them are my friends and relatives. they are the backbone of this county, and this country. and even though they may not have alot of money they still know how to have good family time. America is about family. 20. transportation 21. when you get to leave 22. The Jobs 23. I think the best features of this county are the events that happen around the year 24. the farms 25. well maintained roads, while trained emergency crew, covered bridge, camping areas, fishing areas.
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2.  Do you think that the history of Mercer County should be more strongly taught in our local schools?

(Answers)--->1. yes, the children will find it very interesting and will help them be interested in their hometown area 2.yes 3. i think that the history of this county should only be taught if the schools if the particular teachers picked to teach it wish to do so... but the issue should not be pushed because many people know alot about this county and a class or packet type document should be given to new students in our schools so they can learn about where they live 4. yes 5. no. there are lots more important things kids need to be learning. if they move away from here as many will surely do, other things will serve them better 6. yes 7. Yes I think it should 8. Not necessarily, teach kids how to read, writ and do math. Please forget the rest that comes later 9. Yes 10. yes 11. I received a strong education in Mercer County and Shenango Valley history at Sharpsville Middle School in the 1970s. But I definitely support strong teaching of local history. 12. No, not really. One major problem in the county is that people are stuck in the past and aren't looking to the future. Perhaps classes on "The Future of Mercer County" should be taught. And not just to the kids. 13. yes 14. yes, this will teach our youth to respect the community. if they would have pride in the county they will perhaps become more involved with it. this will continue on when they are adults and they will give more back to their community. 15. Yes, along with the history of America and the countries that we are friends with. So that our youth will know how to get along with these countries in the future. 16. yes 17. no 18. Yes 19. No 20. yes 21. yes I think we need to learn more about our county than the past history.
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3.  What would you personally like to see featured on his website?

(Answers) --->1. employment opportunities 2. Stories of settlers.. 3. Hermitage Towne Plaza because i am a student at west middlesex jr.- sr. high school and we were given a project and told this site would help us and no information about this site was posted and was no help to any of my classmates 4. more jobs 5. A very thorough listing of things to do in the county, such as special events, dinners, sporting events, shows going on at the mall etc. Sometimes it seems like there is nothing to do around here! Also, links to other local sites would be beneficial. thanks 6. sports 7. more about the sports for the high school 8. easier way to find and reach locality sites 9. Not sure. 10. Tourism information or link 11. I THINK YOU SOULD PUT IN MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE COUNTY LIKE TO ANWSER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: WAS ANYTHING INVENTED THERE,OR WHAT THE YEAR AN OBJECT MADE AND OTHER GOOD INFORMATION ABOUT ANOTHER TOPIC BECAUSE I AM DOING A REPORT O THE COUNTY MERCER AND THAT'S THE INFORMATION THAT I NEED.SO, THAT'S WHY IAM WRITING THIS LETTER! 12. pictures from long time ago,was anything invented in this county and what year did everything happen 13. I think more photographs from around the county would be nice 14. nothing 15. job opportunities 16. I saw your ad on tv this morning, you guys need to list some businesses, hotels, restaurants, etc. If you do this i will come and see you. would also love to buy some property in mercer. Love to hunt, need some land, 10,20 acres. hey guys i drive my motorcycle thru your town via route 19, it is so nice. I guess if you give out too much info about mercer you might not have that country atmosphere anymore, right? anyway, i really think that your little town is true America, us guys here in the burgh will be right next to ya if the day ever calls on our nation to fight for freedom. God bless you guys. email me a list of restaurants, activities. want to bring my family up to see you guys. bye bye, maddog 17. Good things happening in Mercer County. Things that would make anyone come to live with their family. Even if it just a fishing trip or a day at the theme park. Stuff that would make them feel safe here. 18. Old photo's, turn of the century and prior photo;s, Civil War, and depression Period could be included, and WWII pictures. 19. jobs 20. naked chicks 21. Job Openings 22. classified ads 23. Scheduled events for the rest of the year, Ex: fireworks 24. property maps showing acreage and borders of different properties 25. history about the covered bridge and the area around it.

*This is only a sampling of the many responses that were received. Additionally, the masses have spoken. Several of the above suggestions will be included in the not too distant future.