Month: September 2020

The Mercer County Health Department on Thursday announced six additional confirmed cases of COVID-19. This brings the county’s total to 108 cases. The latest cases include: 1 male in his 60s, 1 male in his [FULL STORY]

Out-of-county inmate numbers are back up at the Mercer County Jail. Sheriff Dusty Terrill provided an update to the Mercer County Board this week. Also this week, County Administrator Ron Fullerlove reported that one “big [FULL STORY]

A local church providing outreach in response to food insecurity issues in the area. It’s called Community Connections says Pastor Dave Schultz with the Aledo United Methodist Church.   Again, the free community meal is [FULL STORY]

Mercer County has a new Economic Development Director. Kasandra Henshaw of Keithsburg was introduced to the Mercer County Board this week. Her position is being funded privately.   The county board agreed to work with [FULL STORY]

The ballot is taking shape in Mercer County. August 20th was the last day for parties to fill vacancies for the November 3rd election. Republicans filled openings on the ballot for County Board seats in [FULL STORY]

A new attorney has been appointed for a Quad Cities man facing three Class X felony counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child in Mercer County. 34 year old Antonio Cortez Williamson appeared [FULL STORY]

The Mercer County School District confirming a COVID-19 case at the high school.  The district says they are coordinating with the Mercer County Health Department to identify and monitor individuals who have had recent contact [FULL STORY]