Year: 2020

They don’t forget about the first responders working on Thanksgiving.  We’re talking about the First Baptist Church of Aledo and their community Thanksgiving meal. The effort is intended to feed those that are alone and/or [FULL STORY]

The Mercer County Health Department (MCHD) on Friday announced two additional COVID-19 related deaths, bringing the county’s total to nine. The deaths included a woman in her 70s and a man in his 90s. “Today [FULL STORY]

The rezoning of the former Hawthorn Ridge Golf Course gets attention from the Mercer County Zoning Board. Mark Bieri now owns the property and his plans include a campground for the site. He is seeking [FULL STORY]

The Mercer County Health Department (MCHD) is reporting another 41 confirmed cases of COVID-19.  This brings the county’s total to 607 cases since reporting began.   The latest cases include:   1 male in his [FULL STORY]

Mercer County hunters head out for the first weekend of firearm deer hunting in Illinois Friday morning. A few reminders from Illinois Conservation Police Captain Laura Petreikis…   Last year during the first weekend Mercer [FULL STORY]

State officials say too many people still believe COVID-19 is a hoax. Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike addressed that issue at Governor Pritzker’s daily COVID briefing on Wednesday.   Dr. Ezike [FULL STORY]

Saying goodbye to the old K-9 unit and hello to the replacement. Mercer County Sheriff Dusty Terrill says they are more than just drug sniffing dogs.   The new K-9 unit started work this week.

An effort underway to collect gifts for residents at Mercer County nursing homes. Diane Unsworth is involved with the cause, which also includes door decorations.   Unsworth says there are 93 residents between Mercer Manor [FULL STORY]