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Aledo Man Facing Burglary Charges

March 26, 2019 Ty Taylor

An Aledo man is facing residential burglary charges. The Class 1 felony has been filed against 47 year old Amos Anderson. The charge stems from a burglary south of Viola that was reported to the [FULL STORY]

LIHEAP Assistance Still Available For Mercer County Families

March 26, 2019 Ty Taylor

If you’re struggling to pay home heating bills, the state’s “LIHEAP” program may be able to help. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program or “LIHEAP” provides qualifying households some relief says spokesperson Bob Gough. [FULL STORY]

Rockets Open TRAC Play With Win

March 26, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge Rocket softball team opened up Three Rivers Athletic Conference West Division play with a convincing 15-0 win over Morrison Monday. The Rocket’s Lexi Hines spun a no-hitter in the five inning contest as [FULL STORY]

Only One Contested Aledo City Council Race; Two In Keithsburg; Six Candidates Running For Three Spots In Joy

March 26, 2019 Ty Taylor

Just one Aledo City Council race is contested in next Tuesday’s consolidated election. In Ward 2, Linda Sarabasa and Rob Maynard are seeking the open seat. In Keithsburg, there are two contested city council races. [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Board Selects New Auditor

March 26, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Board has selected a new auditor. Chairman Carlos Sarabasa of Aledo says it’s always good to have a new set of eyes looking at the county’s financial numbers. Carpentier-Mitchell-Goddard & Company out [FULL STORY]

Contested School Board Race In Rockridge School District

March 25, 2019 Ty Taylor

Six candidates have stepped up to run for three school board seats in the Rockridge School District. The election is next Tuesday. The candidates are Wade Hofer, Steve Frakes, Nathan Faith, Derek Workman, Tyler Kargl [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Farmers Average 231.3 Bushels Per Acre For Corn; 64.7 For Soybeans In 2018

March 25, 2019 Ty Taylor

2018 proved to be a strong production year for Mercer County corn and soybean producers. According to data from the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, Mercer County corn farmers averaged 231.3 bushels per acre last [FULL STORY]

Two Arrested In Horse Trailer Theft

March 25, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department announcing the arrests of two people in connection with the theft of a horse trailer. 54 year old John F. Sullivan and 52 year old Michelle L. Sullivan, both of [FULL STORY]

Library Move Begins This Week In Aledo

March 25, 2019 Ty Taylor

The move begins today for the new library in Aledo. Transfer is taking place from the Mercer Carnegie Library to the new Edwards River Public Library site along East Main Street. The library will close [FULL STORY]

Rockridge Seeking Donations For Academic Awards

March 25, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge Academic Achievement Awards will once again honor the top students in each class at a banquet later this spring. The school will also recognize top seniors in each of the departmental areas. The [FULL STORY]