FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

COMEDIAN JOSH SNEED TO APPEAR AT PENN STATE SHENANGO IN
MERCER COUNTY ON JANUARY 14

Pittsburgh, Pa.- December 29, 2009- Welcome the new year with laughter in Mercer County as funny-man Josh Sneed will visit Penn State Shenango in Sharon, Pennsylvania on Jan. 14. Sneed will perform at the Great Hall in Sharon Hall, located on 147 Shenango Ave. at 12 p.m. Admission is free for all who wish to attend.

Sneed is a talented and creative young comic and has opened for industry veterans such as Dave Chappelle, Dane Cook and Lewis Black. Recently featured on Comedy Central, Sneed has earned a record-deal for Comedy Central Records after winning second place out of 100 top comedians in the annual Stand-up Showdown. Well known for stand-up jokes in third person voice, Sneed has perfected the art of making people laugh.

For more information, call (724) 983-2836.

About Mercer County:   
Located in Northwestern Pennsylvania, along the Ohio border, Mercer County is home to name-brand outlets, boutiques and unique specialty stores for shoppers. The area is also known for its more than 25 challenging golf courses of inspired design. Golf Digest ranked Mercer County as one of its top golf destinations. Visitors can dine on mouthwatering cuisine in Mercer County's array of fine restaurants and then stay overnight in a well-appointed hotel, a luxurious bed and breakfast or a cozy country inn. Close to Pittsburgh, Erie, Cleveland and other major markets, Mercer County is easily accessible via I-80 and I-79. The County offers the perfect escape.  For more information, visit www.visitmercercountypa.org

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