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Opioid Settlement Announcement
Posted March 3, 2023
The Mercer County Board of Commissioners is announcing that the Opioid Abatement application is now available. All proposals must meet the requirements of Exhibit E of the Opioid Settlement Fund in order to be considered for funding: Exhibit-E-Final-Distributor-Settlement-Agreement-8-11-21.pdf (attorneygeneral.gov). Please complete the attached application and include the amount of funding being requested. Inquiries can be directed to Tracy Bornick, SCA Administrator at the Mercer County Behavioral Health Commission, Inc. at 724-662-1550 or to the Commissioners’ Office at 724-662-7531.
Click Here to View the Request for Funding
Submission Requirements
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Emergency Rental Assistance
Posted June 13, 2022
The Emergency Rental Assistance Program I or ERAP I was created to help renters dealing with financial challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic. For eligible households, the program offered rental and utility assistance to help Pennsylvanians avoid eviction or loss of utility service. Emergency Rental Assistance Program II or ERAP II continues similar aid after the conclusion of ERAP I. Payments from ERAP II, including arrearages and future payments, for any individual household may not exceed 18 months which is inclusive of any assistance provided using ERAP 1.
February 2023 Update
There is not a definite date for the termination of ERAP II. Because each application is limited by the 18-month benefit period and not a dollar amount, it is difficult to determine an end date. It appears that grant funds may be exhausted by late April or early May. To process all pending applications, the number of applications accepted as of February 15, 2023, will be limited. The ERAP Office will open one or two days per week to receive 50 applications on a first come, first serve basis. The staff will work full time to process these applications. The rounds of 50 applications will continue to be accepted until the grant funds are exhausted. The goal is to review all pending applications while funds are available.
Visit the ERAP site to Learn More
Click Here read the ERAP II Flyer
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Job Opportunities
There are currently 10 available positions with the County:
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Veterans ID Discount Program
The Mercer County Recorder of Deeds and the Director of Veterans Affairs are proud to announce “Operation Veteran Appreciation” Veterans ID Discount Program. The program provides a photo ID card to Mercer County veterans who have recorded their US Military Discharge with the Recorder of Deeds office, and active members of the military, free of charge.
Please apply in the Recorder of Deeds office Monday thru Friday between 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM (excluding holidays).
Click here to visit the Veterans ID Discount Program Website
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Request records and correspondence using a Right-to-Know form.
Go to Open Records homepageCourthouse Grounds Usage Policy
A new Courthouse Grounds Policy has been adopted by the Board of Commissioners and is meant to provide equal access, to protect sensitive areas, and to respect the nature of the Courthouse and its grounds.
Read the Courthouse Grounds Usage Policy Courthouse Grounds Application for UseFiling Information for Unrepresented Parties
Forms for filing a Complaint for Custody, Divorce or other Family Law matters
Click here for more informationLocal Taxpayer Bill of Rights
The Local Taxpayers Bill of Rights grants certain legal rights to taxpayers, and imposes obligations on taxing authorities to ensure that equity and fairness guide local governments in the collection of taxes.
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Veterans ID Discount Program
Veterans ID Discount Program provides a photo ID card to Mercer County veterans who have recorded their US Military Discharge with the Recorder of Deeds office as well as members of the military who are currently serving our country and have a current military ID. This photo identification card is provided free of charge.
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PA 2-1-1 Southwest
PA 2-1-1 Southwest is a resource for finding health and human services for everyday needs and in crisis situations 24 hours a day, seven days a week. By calling 2-1-1 or 888-553-5778, callers gain free confidential access to programs and services that can help improve the quality of their lives.
Click here for more information
Fair Housing Resources
The Fair Housing Act protects people from discrimination when they are renting or buying a home, getting a mortgage, seeking housing assistance, or engaging in other housing-related activities.
Click here for more informationMercer County Commissioners
Matthew B. McConnell
Chairman
Scott Boyd
Timothy M. McGonigle
NEWS AND EVENTS
Scheduled Events
June 1 - June 30
Commissioners Meeting
June 1, 2023
3:00 PM
Commissioners Meeting
June 8, 2023
3:00 PM
Commissioners Meeting
June 15, 2023
3:00 PM
Juneteenth
June 19, 2023
CLOSED
Commissioners Meeting
June 22, 2023
3:00 PM
Commissioners Meeting
June 29, 2023
3:00 PM
Glass Recycling Events
Posted April 5, 2023
In an effort to provide glass recycling opportunities for residents, we are pleased to partner with the Pennsylvania Resource Council, Michael Brothers Hauling, CAP Glass, and Owens-Illinois to bring their Travelling Glass Bin program to our communities. These collection events support the glass recycling and bottle manufacturing industries through the recovery of glass containers as source-separated glass, that is glass collected separately from other recyclables. The glass collected from these events will be recycled into new glass bottles.
The Glass Recycling Events scheduled for 2023 include the following dates:
APRIL 29 - MAY 4, 2023
Hermitage VFD Station #3 - Mercer Avenue in Hermitage, PA.
*Sponsored by the City of Hermitage
JULY 22 - JULY 27, 2023
Elks Lodge - Sixth Avenue in Greenville, PA.
*Sponsored by Mercer County
SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 5, 2023
Hermitage VFD Station #3 - Mercer Avenue in Hermitage, PA.
*Sponsored by the City of Hermitage
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Colt Road Tire Cleanup
Saturday, April 15, 2023
9 a.m. to noon
Tri-County CleanWays is organizing a cleanup that will address tires and trash that have been dumped illegally in an area off of Colt Road in Mercer County. Save the date and stay tuned for the final details that will include where to meet and park.
If you plan on helping out with us or another organization, or, just plan to get out and enjoy the great outdoors please be aware of ticks and dress and prepare appropriately.
Contact Tri-County with questions or for more information.
Tri-County CleanWays
Jerry Zona, Affiliate Coordinator
Email: tccleanways@comcast.net
Phone Number: 724-658-6925
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Posted July 29, 2022
Mercer County is a sponsor and participant in the 250 PA celebration. Join us as we celebrate Pennsylvania's leading role in the commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the United States in 2026.
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2023 Mercer County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
Posted November 8, 2022
Notice is hereby given that the Mercer County Department of Public Safety is in the process of updating the Mercer County Hazard Mitigation Plan. Public meetings will be conducted to
inform the public about the hazard mitigation plan and to gather public input and participation during the 2023 hazard mitigation plan update. The dates, times and locations of these public
meetings will be outlined in future public notices.
If you have questions, please contact Debbie Hartley, Administrative
Assistant for the Department of Public Safety for Mercer County at 724-662-6100 or
dhartley@mercercountypa.gov. A copy of the current 2018 Mercer County Hazard Mitigation Plan is located at https://www.mercercountypa.gov/DPS/ema.htm.
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Spotted Lanternfly - Call to Action
Posted April 8, 2022
Spotted lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive insect that has spread throughout Pennsylvania since its discovery in Berks County in 2014. SLF feeds on the plant sap of many different plants including grapevines, maples, black walnut, and other important plants in PA. If you see SLF, help us stop it in its tracks! To report a sighting, use our reporting tool below or call our hotline at 1-888-422-3359.
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Have you seen a Spotted Lanternfly? Click Here to Report
Do I Need a Permit?
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PA 2-1-1 Southwest
Posted December 15, 2020
PA 2-1-1 Southwest is part of the national 2-1-1 Call Centers initiative that seeks to provide an easy-to-remember telephone number and web resource for finding health and human services– for everyday needs and in crisis situations. Search our vast database of services and providers to find the help you need today.
Click Here to Learn more about 2-1-1
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PropertyCheck
Posted January 7, 2020
The Mercer County Recorder is now offering a free 24/7 service that better protects residents from potential property and mortgage fraud.
Here’s how to register for PropertyCheck:
1. Sign up at the following address:
https://recorder.mercercountypa.gov/Sentry/Home.aspx.
2. Select how to receive notifications—via text or email.
3. Type in the property owner’s name for whom you wish to monitor—as the name appears on the official document.
PropertyCheck will now automatically alert you of any recordings regarding the property you specified.
Click Here For More Information
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Visit the Recorder's Website to get started
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