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🌱 State police investigate inmate’s death linked to SCI Mercer

Mercer, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Mercer! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • State police investigate inmate’s death linked to SCI Mercer

Also on today's calendar: Warren County Hot Air Balloons, Arts & Crafts Festival and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why does my coffee taste like dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 50.
  • Thursday: Pleasant with some sun, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Inmate dies in hospital after being found unresponsive in cell: Dept. of Corrections (wkbn.com) — An inmate at SCI Mercer died Sunday at Allegheny General Hospital after being found unresponsive in his cell last Thursday, according to state corrections officials. Pennsylvania State Police and the coroner are investigating the death, and authorities say the man had been housed at the Mercer facility since late April on a parole violation sentence.
   


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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mercer

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Other local events
    Wednesday June 3
  • Baccalaureate
    Mercer Area SD Mercer High School Auditorium
    7:30 pm
  • Friday June 5
  • Early Dismissal
    Mercer Area SD Mercer, PA 16137
  • Grade 6 Promotion
    Mercer Area SD Mercer Elementary
    10:00 am
  • Commencement
    Mercer Area SD Mercer High School Auditorium
    7:30 pm
  • Monday June 8
  • Teacher Inservice
    Mercer Area SD Mercer, PA 16137
  • Sunday June 14
  • Postal Retirement Seminar - Mercer - 06/14/26
    Hampton Inn & Suites Grove City, 4 Holiday Blvd, Mercer
    1:00 pm
  • Saturday June 20
  • A Celebration of Life: Patricia Jean Martin
    Hampton Inn & Suites Grove City, 4 Holiday Blvd, Mercer
    1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday June 2
  • Senior Clearance Sheets Due
    Sharpsville Area SD Sharpsville, PA 16150
    8:30 am
  • SENIOR - Final Make Ups Due
    Sharpsville Area SD Sharpsville, PA 16150
    12:00 pm
  • SENIOR Fines and Obligations Due
    Sharpsville Area SD Sharpsville, PA 16150
    3:00 pm
  • Wednesday June 3
  • UNDERCLASSMEN - Open Finals (see schedule for exam subjects/times)
    Sharpsville Area SD Sharpsville, PA 16150
  • Commencement Practice
    Sharpsville Area SD Sharpsville, PA 16150
    8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • New Balance, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Grove City. Apply here.
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Hermitage. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mercer here.

🗞 Nearby News

Grove City

  • Sylvia Fay Yard Vogus Riddle Michel, Grove City, PA (wkbn.com)
  • NY pair sentenced in Erie County in Bath & Body Works theft spree (nydailyrecord.com)
  • Steven M. Whitehouse, Jackson Center, PA (wkbn.com)

Hermitage

  • Hermitage Planning Commission discusses development projects (wkbn.com)
  • Wagner Wins In First Sharon Appearance (speedsport.com)
  • Wayne King, Mercer, PA (wkbn.com)

Ok Mercer! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It was just ground this morning (Thank you Robin C. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Mercer

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Mercer

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.