Year: 2020

Challenging times continue for the Mercer County VFW, but Post Commander Andy Retherford says the organization is plowing forward with a number of things planned to help sustain operations. The VFW has been hurt from [FULL STORY]

Expect to see more police out on the roads this holiday weekend. State and local police are boosting patrols as part of the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign.” State Trooper Josh Korando says [FULL STORY]

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]