Month: May 2021

National Police Week is May 9-15 and local State Senator Win Stoller is getting involved with a special effort for police officers. He says the idea is to recognize law enforcement for their work protecting [FULL STORY]

Two fallen sailors from Keithsburg honored in an Illinois House Joint Resolution sponsored by local State Rep. Dan Swanson. The measure designates 76th Street in Keithsburg from Jackson Street to Illinois Route 17 as the [FULL STORY]

A 2020 Mercer County High School grad among three Top Scholars named by the IAA Foundation. Jennifer Smith is development manager for the IAA Foundation. She says the work of Illinois Farm Bureau and county [FULL STORY]

Mercer County High School had a great showing at the Lincoln Trail Conference Art Festival. Among the artists recognized was junior Olivia Hucke. She is also featured in the 17th Congressional District Art Competition, along [FULL STORY]

In the 14 counties within Illinois’ 17th Congressional District, Mercer County is ranked number one in terms of percentage of population receiving the COVID vaccine. Congresswoman Cheri Bustos shared that data Tuesday morning. Mercer County [FULL STORY]

With a side by side or UTV ordinance now in place for certain Mercer County roads, Sheriff Dusty Terrill says it’s now up to operators to abide by the regulations. That means proper permits and [FULL STORY]

A public hearing has been scheduled for the rezoning of the former Hawthorn Ridge golf course. The Zoning Board of Appeals has already approved the change, which would allow for a campground at the site. [FULL STORY]