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Arrest Made In Burglary To Aledo Restaurant

January 2, 2018 Ty Taylor

An Aledo man has been arrested for breaking into a local restaurant. A press release from the Aledo Police Department says someone gained forced entry into Doug’s Town & Country Restaurant in the early morning [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Collects $130,000 In Early Property Tax Payments

January 2, 2018 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Treasurer’s office has collected upwards of $130,000 with people wanting to pay their property taxes early. Treasurer Bev Lower says the option was made available as a result of the new tax [FULL STORY]

Bald Eagle Watching Season Underway

January 2, 2018 Ty Taylor

It’s prime bald eagle watching season and Lock and Dam 17 at New Boston serves as one of the ideal viewing locations. According to Ed Cross with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the state sees [FULL STORY]

Mercer County’s Kirwan Serving As Chairman Of Nutrient Research & Education Council

January 2, 2018 Ty Taylor

A Mercer County farmer serving as chairman of the Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council or N-REC. Jeff Kirwan of New Windsor says much of his attention is focused on Illinois’ Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy. [FULL STORY]

2017 Ends With Two More Meth Arrests In Mercer County

January 1, 2018 Ty Taylor

2017 ended with two more meth arrests in Mercer County. Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a single rollover crash near rural Seaton on December 31st. The driver—Kyle Green of Muscatine was taken into custody for possession [FULL STORY]