Latest jobless data puts county at 4th highest in Pa.

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August 31, 2010

By Michael Roknick Herald Business Editor The Sharon Herald Tue Aug 31, 2010, 09:00 AM EDT

MERCER COUNTY — While Mercer County’s jobless rate nudged down in July the county continues to be among the state’s highest unemployment areas.

The county’s unemployment rate in July was a preliminary 11.5 percent, down slightly from the revised 11.6 percent in June, according to the state Department of Labor and Industry which released results on Monday. A year ago the jobless rate was 11.8 percent.

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