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Mercer Easter Egg Hunt goes on in spite of snowstorm

By P.J. GLISSON

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MERCER - Saturday's Mercer Lions Easter Egg Hunt was a big success despite severe winter storm conditions that included strong winds and heavy, wet snow. Needless to say, the annual event took place within the warm confines of the Mercer School cafeteria.

"It has always been at the school," said Louise Minisan, who organized the event. "In years past it has been outside, but in the past five years it's been inside." Minisan, along with Mercer Chamber director Beth Wetzler, said the event had a good turnout despite the discouraging weather.

"I know I...