Mercer County opens the 2018 IHSA football playoffs on the road next Saturday at 2 p.m. at Illini West. Rockridge also has a 2 p.m. kickoff on Saturday in the 2A playoffs at Clifton Central. Orion will host Fieldcrest next…
Week 9 of the high school football season got underway Friday night. The Mid-County Cougars scored 22 unanswered points to storm back and beat Mercer County 28-21 at George Pratt Memorial Field. Orion shutout the Rockridge Rockets, 31-0, to finish…
Mercer County Crime Stoppers currently seeking information on the suspect or suspects responsible for the recent vandalism at the Mercer County Fairgrounds. On Friday (10/19) it was discovered that someone had spray painted on one of the buildings at the…
It was a tough decision, but the current operators of the Aledo Opera House have decided to close the business. Dan and Michelle Mellgren made the announcement today. Dan is hopeful some party will eventually step forward to resume operations.…
The latest segment of Jim & Brian Talking High School on the Radio involves the IHSA football playoff pairings, which began in a much different format in 1974. 1974-75 (1A) Preliminary Round Genoa (G.-Kingston) 7, @Milledgeville 6 LaMoille 18, @Princeville…
As construction continues on the new animal control facility for Mercer County, FurEver Friends for Mercer County Animals is reminding residents why the upgrade is needed. Jerry Bryan of Sherrard is vice president of the group. FurEver Friends for Mercer County…
