Month: April 2021

Facility talks continue to highlight Mercer County School Board discussions. “Closing the Joy facility and relocating grades 5 through 8” is an item on next week’s regular meeting agenda. The board meets Wednesday night at [FULL STORY]

The Mercer County Zoning Board has okayed rezoning for the former Hawthorn Ridge Golf Course. The plans are for a campground says attorney Robert Noe, who represents Bieri Properties. The zoning board approval now moves [FULL STORY]

More details emerging about renovations in downtown Aledo. Effective May 1, General Grind & Machine’s sales and business development team will be occupying new space at 129 East Main Street, the former Appleton Law Office [FULL STORY]

The Sherrard School District is in need of bus drivers. Unit 200 Superintendent Alan Boucher says there are a variety of ways to help out. He spoke with WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor Thursday morning. [FULL STORY]

How are the latest COVID test positivity rates faring locally and regionally? An update from Mercer County Health Department administrator Carla Ewing. Rapid testing is available at the Mercer County Health Department Monday through Thursday. [FULL STORY]

The Farmer’s Grain and Coal site in Aledo will soon be demolished and cleared. The Aledo City Council’s TIF Committee is moving forward a proposal where the city will assume ownership of the property says [FULL STORY]