Jim Taylor

Rockridge’s Hasson Elected IHSA Board President; Just Second Female To Hold Role

Rockridge High School principal Katy Hasson elected president of the IHSA Board of Directors. The announcement was made Monday afternoon. Hasson becomes the 36th individual to serve as the Board President since Aurora High School’s C.P. Briggs first filled the…

October to December Prime Deer/Vehicle Accident Season; 87 Crashes In Mercer County Last Year

The numbers don’t lie.  It’s prime deer/vehicle accident season, which coincides with deer hunting season says Illinois Department of Natural Resources Director Colleen Callahan.   There were 87 deer/vehicle collisions in Mercer County last year with five injuries. There were…

Red Cross Blood Draw Tuesday At Mercer County VFW

Donors being sought for this week’s Mercer County American Red Cross blood draw. The American Red Cross has been seeking plasma donations from those who have tested positive for COVID-19 and recovered since the pandemic began. Previously, donors were put…

Mercer County High School Forms Podcasting Club

There is a new club at Mercer County High School. It’s a podcasting club and it started this school year. Two members are Mia Hillyer and Callie Siering. You can check out the Mercer County podcasting club by clicking here.

Mercer County Placed On IDPH COVID-19 Warning List

The Mercer County Health Department on Friday announced that Mercer County has been identified as reaching warning level risk for COVID-19. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) uses numerous indicators when determining if a county is experiencing stable COVID-19…

Rockridge School Board Approves Five Day Per Week In-Person Instruction; Effective Second Quarter

The Rockridge Board of Education has approved a five day per week in-person learning model. The current hybrid model, dividing students in A and B days, was extended through Nov. 6 to allow time for transition. The dismissal time will…