Month: August 2021

The Mercer County School Board will hold a special meeting tonight to discuss and possibly approve the district’s “Return to Learn” plan. At the last school board meeting it was determined that some adjustments were [FULL STORY]

Genesis Health System, which includes Genesis Medical Center, Genesis Health Group, and First Med Pharmacy — all in Aledo, will join other health care providers across the country by requiring all employees and medical staff [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Health Department administrator Carla Ewing confirming that the COVID-19 Delta variant has been confirmed in Mercer County. 42.8 percent of the county is fully vaccinated against COVID. 79-percent of the 65 and older [FULL STORY]

Local State Rep. Dan Swanson says masks should be a local control issue for schools, but he is warning districts about possible consequences and repercussions should they decide to defy Governor J.B. Pritzker’s latest executive [FULL STORY]

The Viola Boyz Backroad Speedway having a great first season. The dirt go-kart track will host a Summer Nationals event this Friday and Saturday says promoter Chad Kinsey. Hot laps start at 6:30 p.m. Friday [FULL STORY]

Retaining police officers receives plenty of discussion from the Aledo City Council’s Police & Personnel Committee. There’s been plenty of turnover due to a myriad of issues says Aledo Police Chief Chris Sullivan. He’s hoping [FULL STORY]

The Rockridge School Board hears plenty of discussion on defying the Governor’s executive order on students and teachers wearing masks in the new school year. Over an hour of public comment was presented at last [FULL STORY]

As the community celebrates the life of former Aledo businessman Gene Cooper, one of his key contributions was investing in local radio. Cooper was among a group of local investors, including John Hoscheidt, that acquired [FULL STORY]

The Boat-In Breakfast set for this coming weekend in Keithsburg. It marks the 51st year for the event, which is sponsored by the Keithsburg Boat Club says organizer Tammy Chism. Serving is from 6 a.m. [FULL STORY]