As the 2018/2019 school year starts to wind down, the Mercer County School District is nearing a nice milestone. Ten full years as a consolidated district. It’s been a pretty smooth transition says high school ag teacher Aaron Heartt, who…
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State Senator Weaver’s Youth Advisory Council Includes Two Mercer County Students
WRMJ Audio: Russell & Swanson Continue Their Lyme Disease Awareness Mission
April 27th Grand Opening For New Edwards River Public Library In Aledo
A grand opening date has been set for the new Edwards River Public Library in Aledo. It will be Saturday, April 27th. Currently, shelving has arrived and is being assembled. Once that is complete, books will be un-boxed and shelved…
County Board Chairman Talks Layoffs
A lengthy discussion on county finances. It occurred last night during the regular Mercer County Board meeting and layoffs were even mentioned as a possibility by Mercer County Board Chairman Carlos Sarabasa of Aledo. Also last night, the county board…
WRMJ Audio: The Winola Free Library Project
WRMJ Audio: State Champs Crowned In Archery This Weekend
Mercer County School District Being Sued Over Death Of Student
The Mercer County School District is being sued over the death of a 15-year old student last year. In her four count complaint, Bridget Carlson alleges her daughter—Valerie Carlson was “harassed by students for her manner of dress, hairstyle and…
Frakes, Workman & Faith Elected To Rockridge School Board
Rockridge voters decide three school board seats. Six candidates were running Tuesday. The three winners were Steve Frakes with 258 votes, Derek Workman with 215, and Nathan Faith with 190. The vote totals include both Rock Island County and Mercer…
Sherrard School Board Looks To Fill Two Vacancies
The Sherrard School District elected one school board member this week, but they have two more openings. Interested residents wanting to fill the vacancies can download an application document at www.sherrard.us or by calling 309-593-4075 to have one sent. Completed applications must…