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Eagles, Rockets Fall In Playoffs, Eagles And Tigers Advance To State CC

October 31, 2021 Ty Taylor

It wasn’t a good day for area football teams in the first round of the IHSA playoffs Saturday. Mercer County gave up 33 unanswered points before a late comeback fell short as they lost to [FULL STORY]

Aledo Project Recognized By Landmarks Illinois

October 29, 2021 Ty Taylor

A statewide award presented to an Aledo project. The Landmarks Illinois honor goes to WJ Albertson and the High-Tech Small Town redevelopment at the former Mercer Carnegie Library property. The award was presented Oct. 22 [FULL STORY]

Tigers Stopped In Regional Championship

October 29, 2021 Ty Taylor

Sherrard ran into a buzz saw in the Sherrard Class 2A Regional championship match Thursday night. Macomb dominated from the start en route to a 25-10, 25-9 win. The Bombers advance to the Knoxville Sectional [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Unemployment Rate Dips Under 4-Percent

October 28, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County unemployment rate is now at 3.5 percent. The number is for September and compares to 6.4 percent one year ago. Unemployment is also down from year over year levels in Henderson, Henry, [FULL STORY]

Former Aledo Man Wants Guilty Plea Withdrawn In Sex Assault Case

October 28, 2021 Ty Taylor

A former Aledo man is again seeking to withdraw his guilty plea in a 2006 criminal sexual assault case. The case involves 33-year-old Ryan Bell, who is serving 20 years in prison. Oral arguments were [FULL STORY]

Local Man Moving Forward With Auction College

October 27, 2021 Ty Taylor

A Sherrard businessman starting an auction college. David Aeschliman unveiled the idea earlier this fall. It’s called Walnut Creek Auction College. You can learn more at walnutcreekauction.com. He plans to offer classes in both the [FULL STORY]

Mercer County School District Responds To Threat At High School

October 27, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County School District released the following statement to parents Wednesday: “On Wednesday, October 27 it was reported to the Mercer County High School Office that a student made a threat to other students [FULL STORY]

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: MERCO’s Mueller Keeps On Running

October 27, 2021 Ty Taylor

Mercer County High School student council member Tatum Taylor interviewed junior classmate Eden Mueller this week for WRMJ. Mueller is having another standout cross country season for the Golden Eagles.

More Talk Of New TIF For Aledo

October 27, 2021 Ty Taylor

Preliminary work being done to create a new TIF district in Aledo. Boundaries are currently being explored says Mayor Chris Hagloch. The City Council’s TIF Committee discussed the subject this week. The city’s current TIF [FULL STORY]

Tigers Advance To Regional Championship

October 27, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard Tigers advanced the the Class 2A Volleyball Regional championship match with a victory over Rockridge Tuesday night. The two TRAC rivals split their regular season match ups. Sherrard won in straight games 25-18, [FULL STORY]