Mercer County erased an eight point halftime deficit to come back and beat Ridgewood 43-40 in overtime Friday night. The Golden Eagles were led by Kierston Cox with 20 points. She scored all of her points in the second half…
Solicitation To Commit Murder Charges Filed Against Keithsburg Man; Target Former Mercer County State’s Attorney
A Keithsburg man has been charged with solicitation of murder for hire. 47-year-old Kevin Hockenberry is accused of trying to pay someone $10,000 to kill former Mercer County State’s Attorney Meeghan Lee. The Class X felony charge was filed this…
Early Bird Shopping In Aledo
Once again this year Aledo retailers will try and get the jump on Christmas shopping with their Early Bird Shopping event this Saturday. Aledo Main Street Director Dana Murphy explains what’s behind this event. Aledo is home to approximately 175…
Eagles, Rockets Post Tourney Wins
Mercer County and Rockridge both posted wins at the Rowva-Williamsfield/Ridgewood Thanksgiving Tournament Wednesday night. The Golden Eagles jumped off to a quick start in rolling over BPC while the Rockets picked up steam in downing the United Red Storm. …
Day Named West Central Superintendent
Mercer County High School losing its principal at the end of the school year. Stacey Day has been hired as superintendent of the West Central School District. She will begin her new job next school year. Day explained she’s been…
Mercer County School District Pre-K Programs Moving to Joy Next Year
The Mercer County School District is relocating Pre-K next school year. Pre-K programs will be moved to the current Mercer County Junior High School in Joy. The move was approved at Wednesday night’s school board meeting. Unit 404 Superintendent Scott…