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Mercer County Unemployment Rate 4.1 Percent

August 22, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County unemployment rate now at 4.1 percent. The number is for July and represents a four-point improvement from the same period a year ago. Unemployment is also down from year over year levels [FULL STORY]

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Mercer County School District

August 22, 2019 Ty Taylor

A lawsuit filed against the Mercer County School District over the suicide death of a student has been dismissed. Judge Peter Church entered the three-page ruling today in Mercer County Circuit Court with prejudice. The [FULL STORY]

Warren County Authorities Seeking Information On Illinois Route 135 Hit & Run

August 22, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Warren County Sheriff’s Department seeking the public’s help in finding the driver responsible for hitting a pedestrian on Illinois Route 135. The driver fled the scene following the mishap Wednesday night at 9 p.m., [FULL STORY]

Aledo Civic Leader Greer Passes Away; Her Legacy Described As “Remarkable”

August 22, 2019 Ty Taylor

Aledo mourning the loss of civic leader Ethel “Tommy” Greer. She died Wednesday at Brookstone of Aledo at the age of 103. Ila Bertrand served on the Aledo City Council with Greer and says her [FULL STORY]

Former Mercer County Head Basketball Coach Takes Sherrard Assistant Job

August 22, 2019 Ty Taylor

For the second time in two months, a former Mercer County head coach is headed to Sherrard as an assistant. Last month, former Golden Eagle head baseball coach Nick Basala joined Sherrard’s baseball staff as [FULL STORY]

Unit 404 School Board Takes Action On School Resource Officer For Mercer County Junior High

August 22, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County School Board talks school resource officer at Mercer County Junior High in Joy. The district has been involved in discussions with the Mercer County Board and took action Wednesday night says Unit [FULL STORY]

Aledo Hosting Meeting On Multi-Use Path Extension Next Week

August 21, 2019 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo hosting an informational meeting next week concerning the proposed extension of a multi-use path. The extension will run from SE 3rd Street to SE 6th Street along SE 8th Avenue and [FULL STORY]

Local Farmer Plays Key Role In “Super Bowl Of Ag Trade Shows”

August 21, 2019 Ty Taylor

They call it the Super Bowl of agriculture trade shows and an area farmer plays a big role overseeing the event. Matt Jungmann is the National Events Manager for the Farm Progress Show, which is [FULL STORY]

New Boston Fish & Chicken Fry Celebrates 98th Year This Weekend

August 21, 2019 Ty Taylor

The New Boston Fish & Chicken Fry marks its 98th year this weekend. It’s been a great tradition says Mayor Chris DeFrieze. The event begins Friday evening and runs through Sunday afternoon. A parade [FULL STORY]

Splash Park Coming To New Boston; Mayor Also Talks Ferry Status

August 21, 2019 Ty Taylor

A splash park coming to New Boston. Mayor Chris DeFrieze confirming the project with WRMJ this morning. DeFrieze was also asked about the status of a Mississippi River ferry project—which has been a discussion [FULL STORY]