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New Boston Man Avoids Prison Time In Meth Case

March 6, 2017 Ty Taylor

A New Boston man placed on two-and-a-half years’ probation and sentenced to 180 days in the Mercer County Jail after pleading guilty to a Class 3 felony meth charge. 44 year old Travis Shoemaker’s fines [FULL STORY]

Aledo Man In Court On Five Different Criminal Cases

March 6, 2017 Ty Taylor

An Aledo man makes an appearance in Mercer County Circuit Court on five different criminal cases. 28 year old Clay Mitchell has pending cases involving meth, domestic battery, violating an order of protection and a [FULL STORY]

Mercer County School District Community Forum Set For Tuesday

March 6, 2017 Ty Taylor

Stakeholders in the Mercer County School District participating in a Community Forum this week. The session is Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and the general public can submit written questions or comments before or during the [FULL STORY]

Boucher Pleased With Sherrard Community Forum Response

March 6, 2017 Ty Taylor

Sherrard School District superintendent Alan Boucher pleased with feedback the district received at a Community Forum over the weekend. The forum was Saturday at Sherrard High School. Once the strategic goals are set, the school [FULL STORY]

Zoning First Step For Possible Mercer County Solar Farm Project

March 6, 2017 Ty Taylor

Plans for a solar farm project moving forward in Mercer County. One of the first steps involves zoning says Mercer County Economic Development Committee Chairman Ron Fullerlove of Sherrard. Fullerlove says the project should provide [FULL STORY]

Mercer County’s Kirwan Serving On Nutrient Research & Education Council

March 6, 2017 Ty Taylor

With investments from Illinois farmers now totaling $10-million, the statewide Nutrient Research and Education Council reports its research has yielded a sizable number of tools to keep organic and inorganic nutrients in place on Illinois [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Hosting IHSA Scholastic Bowl Regional Monday

March 5, 2017 Ty Taylor

Mercer County High School will serve as host of Monday’s IHSA Class 1A scholastic bowl regional. Schools in the field include Stark County, Galva, Wethersfield, Annawan, Alwood, ROWVA and Henry-Senachwine. Matches start at 4:30 p.m. [FULL STORY]

Talking High School Sports On The Radio: Ten Years Of Four Class System

March 5, 2017 Ty Taylor

The latest segment of Jim & Brian Talking High School Sports on the Radio involves discussion of the four-class system, now in its tenth year. The two contemplate whether there will ever be a serious [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Relay For Life Kickoff Event Set For Friday

March 2, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Relay For Life of Mercer County is looking for another big year. The relay isn’t until June 24th, but a kickoff event is set for Friday at 6 p.m. at MiCasa Restaurant in downtown [FULL STORY]

Sherrard School Board Hosting Community Discussion This Weekend

March 2, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard School Board hosting a community discussion this weekend. The four hour public session will take place Saturday at the Sherrard High School Library and feature 36 representatives of the community including teachers, students, [FULL STORY]