Mercer County Sheriff Dusty Terrill issuing a thank you to the Matherville community. He says they were of great assistance in locating two runaway juveniles. The runaway juveniles were located Thursday.
Matherville Gets Thank You From Sheriff
Sullivan Court Date Set
A first appearance has been set for Aledo Police Chief and City Administrator Chris Sullivan. He is scheduled to be in Mercer County Circuit Court on Oct. 4 to face Class 4 felony official misconduct and Class A misdemeanor battery…
Tigers Stop Rockets In TRAC
Sherrard rallied to defeat Rockridge in Three Rivers Athletic Conference volleyball action Thursday night. Mercer County won their second match in as many days topping Kewanee. State-ranked Princeton jumped on Orion early enroute to an easy win in high school…
Unlawful Communication With Witness Charge Latest Problem For Sherrard Animal Cruelty Defendant
The Sherrard woman charged in an animal cruelty case has been arrested for unlawful communication with a witness. 59-year-old Karen Plambeck was taken into custody Thursday, according to a Mercer County Sheriff’s Department report. Bond was set at $35,000. She…
ROE Holding Opportunity Fair In Mercer County Sept. 7
The Regional Office of Education hosting an Opportunity Fair in Aledo next week. Regional Superintendent Jodi Scott says there are plenty of openings for bus drivers, paraprofessionals and substitute teachers. She says they’re also focusing on future educators and center…
LIHEAP Application Process Open; Eligible Mercer County Families Can Apply
Illinois families are encouraged to apply for $300-million in available funding for energy bill assistance. Eligible families can receive bill assistance for natural gas, propane, and electricity through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. LIHEAP provides one-time payments directly to…