Jim Taylor

Fenton Park Pool Set To Open For Season

The Fenton Park Pool opens for the summer season this weekend. Details from Aledo City Administrator Chris Sullivan. Again, season passes for the Fenton Park Pool can be purchased at the Mercer County Family YMCA.

Senior Spotlight – Kacie Swanson: Sherrard High School

On today’s Senior Spotlight, John Hoscheidt will talk with Kacie Swanson from Sherrard High School. Today’s Senior Spotlight is brought to you by State Representative Dan Swanson. Rep. Swanson congratulates all area graduates and hopes they continue learning and growing.…

Information Released On Three Weekend Mercer County Traffic Calls

The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department releasing information on three recent traffic related incidents. Deputies responded to a reckless driver on U.S. 67 Saturday. The driver, Curt Rambo of Aledo, was located and arrested for DUI, resisting a peace officer, and…

Senior Spotlight – Gianna Zampogna: Rockridge High School

On today’s Senior Spotlight, John Hoscheidt will talk with Gianna Zampogna from Rockridge High School. Today’s Senior Spotlight is brought to you by Midwest Bank in Andalusia, see them for a home mortgage loan to fit your needs, and by…

Memorial Day Services At Aledo Central Park, Eliza Creek Cemetery, Peniel Cemetery, & Drury Reynolds Cemetery

Details announced for the Memorial Day observance in Aledo. Jay Doherty is with Aledo American Legion Post 121. Memorial Day services at Eliza Creek Cemetery will be held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, May 30. Services will be held under a…

Viola Community Club Forming

A new group is forming to promote Viola. It’s called the Viola Community Club and a meeting is planned for next month says organizer Jim Morrison. The meeting is Thursday, June 23 at 6 p.m. at the Viola Fire Station.

PO2 Robert Holloway & PO3 Ronald Crose Memorial Highway Dedicated Friday

Two fallen sailors from Keithsburg honored later this week. 76th Street in Keithsburg from Jackson Street to Illinois Route 17 is being designated as the “PO2 Robert Holloway and PO3 Ronald Crose Memorial Highway.” Local State Rep. Dan Swanson sponsored…

Senior Spotlight – Rokia Clauss: Sherrard High School

On today’s Senior Spotlight, John Hoscheidt will talk with Rokia Clauss from Sherrard High School. Today’s Senior Spotlight is brought to you by State Representative Dan Swanson. Rep. Swanson congratulates all area graduates and hopes they continue learning and growing.…