Mercer County Community Federal Credit Union celebrated 68 years of service to its members at their Annual Meeting held on April 12, 2025. Sandi Carangi, CEO, reported that over the past year the credit union opened its new office in Hermitage, added new services to support the financial needs of its growing membership, and donated thousands of dollars to non-profit organizations in the community carrying out the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People.”

In addition, Mercer County Community FCU awarded seven Continuing Education Awards to local high school graduating seniors at the annual meeting. The following students received $1,000 scholarships:

William Beckert, Sharon High School
Grace Connelly, Sharon High School
Madeline Johnson, Titusville High School
Mia Labbiento, Sharpsville High School
Mia Sarchet, Sharpsville High School
Logan Stanford, Hickory High School
Hannah Wiesen, Hickory High School

The seventh $1,000 scholarship was given in memory of David Burich, a member of the credit union board of directors and retired teacher and coach. This special scholarship was given to a student who aspires to be a teacher. Hannah Wiesen, a senior at Hickory High School, was selected to receive this award.

Honorable mention awards in the amount of $100 each were also given to the following students: Norah Butchy, Sharon High School; Ella Lipo, Wilmington High School; Jasmine McGee, Sharon High School; Lenore McMuldren, Reynolds High School; Jonathon Stanek, Sharon High School; and Conor Tharp, Sharpsville High School.

In support of continuing education for youth in our community, the Mercer County Community FCU scholarship awards began in 2000 and has since awarded over $127,000 to area students pursuing an academic, professional, or vocational post-high school education.

Congratulations to all the award winners!