Mercer County Candidate Filing Period Nearing

The filing period begins next week for those running in the June primary in Mercer County. County Clerk, Sheriff and Treasurer positions are up for election this year along with county board seats. Filing takes place March 7-to-14. Candidate packets…

Watershed Impacting Mercer County Getting Attention

The Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District helping lead planning efforts for the Mississippi North Central Watershed. Raelynn Parmely is with Illinois Farm Bureau. A public watershed planning meeting was held at the Aledo Fire Station last month. Partners…