Month: August 2021

The Mercer County School Board hosting a Community Outreach Meeting this weekend. The session is Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at New Boston Elementary School. Questions may be submitted in advance by emailing asktheboard@mercerschools.org as well as [FULL STORY]

Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 2 officials have arrested Richard L. Hockenberry, a 77-year-old male of Viola, for 2 counts of Possession of Child Pornography (Class 2 Felony). On Wednesday, [FULL STORY]

The Mercer County Fair Board promoting year-round use of the fairgrounds. The site serves as a perfect location for camping and other events says Fair Board President Rex McWhorter. The camping fee is $25 a [FULL STORY]

The Sherrard School Board talks potential construction projects. A priority list with cost estimates was provided to board members Wednesday night. Among the big-ticket items is an expansion at Sherrard Grade School says Superintendent Alan [FULL STORY]

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputy Seth Nabb Tuesday night. He’s the handler for Mercer County K-9 Unit, named Baloo. Nabb provided a demonstration at the Viola Night Out event.

A 2018 Sherrard High School grad following in her family’s footsteps and is now a third generation New Windsor Rodeo Board Member. Ann Weber has always understood why the event is a big deal. Weber [FULL STORY]

With an uptick in COVID activity, the Mercer County Health Department will be regularly updating data on its website. Health Department administrator Carla Ewing also wants the public to know about case investigation and contact [FULL STORY]

The Aledo City Council has increased part-time pay for Aledo Police officers to $25 an hour. Mayor Chris Hagloch says aldermen have also approved another matter allowing the city to recoup some of the upfront [FULL STORY]

Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos on board with the massive infrastructure package approved by the Senate. She says rural broadband is a key part of the spending. Bustos making her comments during Ag Day at [FULL STORY]

Viola hosting a National Night Out event Tuesday night. Jim Morrison and the Viola Fire Department were involved. Viola Village Board President Mike Lester was also on hand. Lester was just elected village president in [FULL STORY]