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Golden Eagles Have New Football Coach; Job Goes To MERCO Grad Matlick

2012 state championship quarterback Tanner Matlick has been named new head football coach at Mercer County High School. The Monmouth College grad was hired Wednesday night by the Unit 404 Board of Education. He replaces Andrew Hofer, who is taking…

Mercer County Looking For Election Judges

Mercer County needs election judges. The call from County Clerk Brian Gerber. Election judges are paid $150 for the day. Again, contact the county clerk’s office at 582-7021 if interested.

Aledo Man Arrested On Sex Offender Registration Violation

An Aledo man arrested for failing to register change of address as a sex offender. 47-year-old Alan Secrist was extradited from the Knox County Jail on Monday on a nationwide arrest warrant issued by Mercer County. Secrist is currently housed…

Mercer County Historical Society Continues Lincoln Poster Tradition

Celebrating Abraham Lincoln’s legacy in Mercer County. Winners for the annual Mercer County Historical Society’s Lincoln Poster Contest were recognized over the weekend at the Essley-Noble Museum in Aledo. The theme for this year’s contest was “The most interesting thing…

Three Potential Aledo Projects Getting Attention From Survey Crews; Main Street Extension, Multi-Use Path, & Swimming Pool Road Upgrade

Survey crews have been busy in Aledo.  Three projects are being examined says Aledo Mayor Chris Hagloch. Aledo is receiving some grant funding for the Safe Routes to School project.

Improvements To High School Next For Mercer County School District

With an addition complete at Mercer County Junior High and the Unit 404 Board of Education taking action on elementary school construction projects this week, the focus now shifts to the high school campus. Could that include another gym? Here’s…