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Update On Sherrard Supt. Search

September 27, 2021 Ty Taylor

The application deadline to apply to be the next superintendent of Sherrard School District closed last week. Unit 200 Board of Education President Rhys Fullerlove says the next step is training for the school board [FULL STORY]

New Boston Fight Leads To Charges Against Aledo Man

September 25, 2021 Ty Taylor

An Aledo man arrested following a fight in New Boston. Brandon Dennison was charged with aggravated battery, according to a press release from the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department. He was transported to the Mercer County [FULL STORY]

Rockridge, Sherrard and Orion Lose on Homecoming

September 24, 2021 Ty Taylor

Erie-Prophetstown spoiled Homecoming for Orion as the Panthers beat the Chargers 49-14 Saturday afternoon. Orion took a 14-13 lead early in the third quarter. Erie-Prophetstown finished the game scoring 36 unanswered points. Rockridge was [FULL STORY]

Survey Info Being Compiled; Mercer County School District Continues Building Evaluation Process

September 24, 2021 Ty Taylor

Preliminary community survey data being released concerning future building needs in the Mercer County School District. The information was shared at this week’s Unit 404 Board of Education meeting says Superintendent Scott Petrie. The surveys [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Rolls Over Rowva-Williamsfield

September 24, 2021 Ty Taylor

In their first game at almost full strength, Mercer County rolled over Rowva-Williamsfield 62-22 in Lincoln Trail Conference football. Due to a lack of officials, the game was moved to Thursday but the Golden Eagles [FULL STORY]

Mercer County School District Bus Driver Shortage Impacting Aledo Routes Next Week

September 24, 2021 Ty Taylor

Due to a shortage of bus drivers for Mercer County Schools, all Aledo town stops will be suspended for the week of September 27th through October 1st. Buses will be available for rural routes and [FULL STORY]

16 Properties Available In Mercer County Delinquent Tax Sale

September 24, 2021 Ty Taylor

Mercer County has 16 items available through a delinquent tax sale. The properties are delinquent for 2017 and prior real estate taxes. Sealed bids are being accepted through October 22 at the Mercer County Treasurer’s [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Unemployment Rate Below Statewide Average

September 23, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County unemployment rate at 4.7 percent. The number is for August and compares to a 7.1 percent figure recorded the same time a year ago. Unemployment is also down from year over year [FULL STORY]

Updated Sherrard Enrollment Numbers

September 23, 2021 Ty Taylor

A slight increase in enrollment in the new school year in the Sherrard School District. The numbers from Unit 200 Superintendent Alan Boucher. Sherrard’s high school enrollment is at 426 students.

United Sweeps LTC Golf Meets

September 23, 2021 Ty Taylor

The United Red Storm swept the boys and girls Lincoln Trail Golf meets at Midland Golf Club in rural Kewanee Wednesday. Mercer County picked up another win in Lincoln Trail Conference volleyball and Rockridge kept [FULL STORY]