Jim Taylor

Local Vietnam Vet Memorialized In Washington

An Aledo veteran among more than 500 Vietnam veterans inducted into the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund’s (VVMF) In Memory Program last month. The honor goes to the late Richard Mason Anderson. He served in the Navy and passed away in…

IDNR Helping With Sponsler Lake

The City of Aledo now owns Sponsler Lake and they’re getting some help in managing the fish population from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. An update from Mayor Chris Hagloch. The city assumed ownership of the lake through a…

Terrill Reminding Neighborhoods To Stay Alert

Mercer County Sheriff Dusty Terrill reminding residents to do their part, so thieves don’t have an easy time stealing from cars or garages. Viola was hit by thieves last Friday, who rummaged through unlocked cars and garages.

Guilty Plea In Mercer County Child Porn Case

A Viola senior citizen has pleaded guilty in a child porn case. 78-year-old Richard Hockenberry entered the open plea to two Class 2 felonies Tuesday morning in Mercer County Circuit Court. The charges were the result of a search warrant…

Viola Hit By Car Thieves And Burglars Over Holiday Weekend

Mercer County neighborhoods should be on alert after car thieves and burglars leave their mark on Viola over the weekend. Viola Police Chief Troy Brock said on social media that this marks the second Independence Day weekend in a row…

After Two Year Hiatus Frog Races Back In Aledo

The Dr. Charles Ford Frog Races are back. They weren’t held the last two summers, but return Monday to Aledo Central Park says Aledo Exchange Club members Ron Moffitt and Paul Flint. The Exchange Club is getting help from the…