Attention all vets! Veterans Service Officer Steven R. Birdett of the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs has resumed an office presence every first and third Thursday of the month at the Mercer County Veterans Assistance Commission Office. The VAC Office…
Announcements
MC Housing Authority Taking Voucher Program Applications
The Mercer County Housing Authority is now taking applications for its Section 8 housing Choice Voucher Program Waiting List. The Section 8 Housing Voucher program provides rental assistance for low-income families who qualify by meeting income requirements. Applicants are subject…
Aledo Electronics & Paint Collection Site
Do you have electronics or latex paint you want to get rid of safely? Stop by the City of Aledo Street Department Garage at 309 E. Main Street on the first and third Thursday of each month from 9 a.m.…
Viola Public Library Open Normal Hours In New Building
Viola Public Library District has moved to the new building at 1701 17th Street and is currently open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 6 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 5 p.m.;…
Genesis First Med Pharmacy Providing Curbside Service For Safety
With the goal of protecting patients and staff, Genesis First Med Pharmacy, Aledo, has initiated prescription curbside service. Please follow these instructions: 1. Patients should call ahead for pharmacy services. Let pharmacy staff know what prescriptions are needed to be…
Home Delivered Meals Available For Qualified Older Adults
If you are 60 and over and are at home or if you know of an older adult who is currently in need of resources and unable to access them at this time, Project NOW has Home Delivered Meals in…
Trail Of Hope Cowboy Church Services And Trail Rides
Trail of Hope Cowboy Church holds a Tuesday evening service and fellowship at 6:30 p.m. and a Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. every week at the church in Boden. Join them on Facebook for more details. Trail of Hope Cowboy…
Assistance Available To Caregivers From Mercer Co. Senior Center
Are you a caregiver or loved one to someone affected by Alzheimer’s or Dementia related diseases? Do you need items such as alarms, assistive devices, possibly a new stove to provide meals? If you answered yes, you may qualify for…
Edwards River Public Library District Offers Museum Passes For Local Attractions
Edwards River Public Library District in Aledo now offers museum passes for local attractions, including the Figge Art Museum, Niabi Zoo, and the Putnam Museum. You must be an Edwards River Public Library patron to check out these passes, which…
Mercer County Senior Center Information Available Online
Useful information from the Mercer County Senior Center may be viewed online. Click here for their website.