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Lincoln Trail All-Conference Softball Team Announced

June 8, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Lincoln Trail Conference has announed their All-Conference Softball team for the 2017 season. Conference champion Galva placed three players on the first team while state finals participant Princeville had two players named to the [FULL STORY]

Rock Island County Zoning Board Approves Special Use Permit For Rehab Center Near Sherrard

June 8, 2017 Ty Taylor

A special use permit has been approved for a proposed rehab center between Coyne Center and Sherrard. The action taken last night by the Rock Island County Zoning Board of Appeals and now moves to [FULL STORY]

Mercer County 4-H’s Main Fundraiser This Friday

June 7, 2017 Ty Taylor

Mercer County 4-H hosting its main fundraiser later this week. The 4-H Barbecue is Friday from 4-to-7:30 p.m. at Aledo Central Park. It’s a big deal for the organization says 4-H Program Coordinator Tracy Fowler-Pestle. [FULL STORY]

Lincoln Trail All-Conference Baseball Team Announced

June 7, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Lincoln Trail Conference announced the 2017 All-Conference baseball team for the 2017 season. Mercer County, which tied for the conference championship with Ridgewood and Annawan-Wethersfield, lead the way with five players named to the [FULL STORY]

25 Cook County Inmates Arrive At Mercer County Jail Last Weekend

June 7, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Jail is accepting Cook County inmates again. Sheriff Dave Staley says they’re low risk inmates and will hopefully provide Mercer County a more consistent revenue stream. He spoke on the subject at [FULL STORY]

NFL Free Agent Arrested In Aledo

June 6, 2017 Ty Taylor

An NFL free agent arrested in Aledo following a weekend disturbance with two women. 24 year old Darrin Reaves—a native of Birmingham, Alabama, faces two Class 4 felony counts of unlawful restraint and a Class [FULL STORY]

Keithsburg Man Sentenced To Four Years DOC Plus Ordered To Pay $8,500 In Burglary & Animal Cruelty Case

June 6, 2017 Ty Taylor

A Keithsburg man has been sentenced to four years in prison and ordered to pay over $8,500 in fines and restitution in separate burglary and animal cruelty cases. 37 year old Richard Carle pled guilty [FULL STORY]

Contestants Announced For 2017 Mercer County Fair Queen Pageant

June 6, 2017 Ty Taylor

The contestants have been announced for the 2017 Mercer County Fair Queen Pageant. Pageant Director Joni Caldwell says there are seven Jr. Miss contestants and 12 for the Little Miss competition.

Terrill Running For Mercer County Sheriff

June 6, 2017 Ty Taylor

The first candidate has announced for the 2018 election cycle in Mercer County. Dusty Terrill is running for Mercer County Sheriff on the Republican ticket. The primary is next March with the election the following [FULL STORY]

Aledo City Council Drafting Ordinance To Prohibit Beekeeping

June 6, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Aledo City Council moving forward with an ordinance prohibiting beekeeping within city limits. The issue was discussed at last night’s meeting says City Attorney Mark Walton. There are at least two beekeepers within city [FULL STORY]