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Terrill: More Communication Needed On Side-By-Side Issue

March 22, 2021 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Sheriff Dusty Terrill says more communication needs to be shared on the side-by-side issue in the county. He says he continues to get asked about routes and signage. Mercer Township voters on April [FULL STORY]

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Anderson Wants To End FOID Requirement; Says Process Redundant

March 22, 2021 Ty Taylor

Local State Senator Neil Anderson of Andalusia has reintroduced legislation to end Illinois’ requirement for a Firearm Owner Identification card. He says it’s a redundant process because of already required federal background checks. Anderson says [FULL STORY]

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Eagles Drop Opener, Rockets Roll

March 21, 2021 Ty Taylor

Mercer County allowed three big plays which propelled Princeville to win the season opener 12-8 at the Soule Bowl in East Moline Saturday afternoon. The Golden Eagles lead 8-0 late in the second quarter after [FULL STORY]

Hagloch: City Working On Residential Development Agreements; Hoping To Find Answer For Button Building

March 21, 2021 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo working on residential development agreements with two different developers. Both will eventually need city council approval says Mayor Chris Hagloch. Progress continues on downtown properties, but there are two key areas [FULL STORY]

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Click Here For Link To Saturday’s Rockridge vs. Orion Broadcast

March 20, 2021 Ty Taylor

Here is the link for Saturday’s Rockridge vs. Orion broadcast. Pre-game begins at 12:30 p.m. with a 1 p.m. kickoff from Charger Field. Broadcast features Jim Taylor and Brent Hutton. https://network1sports.com/station/wrmjnet3

Mercer County Sheriff’s Dept. Make Residential Burglary Arrest

March 19, 2021 Ty Taylor

A Joy man has been arrested on a residential burglary warrant. 28 year old Tyler James Gilbert was taken into custody Friday, according to a Mercer County Sheriff’s Department report. He is being held in [FULL STORY]

Mercer County School District Receiving Nearly $3-Million In Stimulus Money; Assessing Building Needs

March 19, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County School District receiving three rounds of stimulus payments. The money will total around $3-million and Superintendent Scott Petrie says some of that funding will be used for building needs. Building issues will [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Unemployment Rate Below State Average

March 19, 2021 Ty Taylor

Mercer County’s unemployment rate at 7.3 percent. The number is for January and compares to 5.9 percent one year ago. Unemployment is also higher from year over year levels in Henderson, Henry, Knox, Rock Island [FULL STORY]

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Rockets Sweep Tigers

March 19, 2021 Ty Taylor

Rockridge topped Sherrard Thursday night to sweep the Tigers in their two Three Rivers Athletic Conference volleyball matches this week. The Rockets won in straight games 25-12, 25-19. Orion split with Riverdale returning the favor [FULL STORY]

Saturday COVID Vaccine Clinics Continue At Genesis Aledo

March 18, 2021 Ty Taylor

COVID vaccine distribution ramped up in Mercer County. Last weekend marked the first of weekly Saturday clinics at Genesis Health Group in Aledo. Genesis Aledo is part of a statewide effort to increase vaccination opportunities [FULL STORY]

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