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Golden Eagles Rally for Win, Rockets Fall Friday Night at ROWVA-Williamsfield / Ridgewood Tournament

November 20, 2021 Ty Taylor

Mercer County erased an eight point halftime deficit to come back and beat Ridgewood 43-40 in overtime Friday night. The Golden Eagles were led by Kierston Cox with 20 points. She scored all of her [FULL STORY]

Solicitation To Commit Murder Charges Filed Against Keithsburg Man; Target Former Mercer County State’s Attorney

November 19, 2021 Ty Taylor

A Keithsburg man has been charged with solicitation of murder for hire. 47-year-old Kevin Hockenberry is accused of trying to pay someone $10,000 to kill former Mercer County State’s Attorney Meeghan Lee. The Class X [FULL STORY]

Early Bird Shopping In Aledo

November 19, 2021 Ty Taylor

Once again this year Aledo retailers will try and get the jump on Christmas shopping with their Early Bird Shopping event this Saturday. Aledo Main Street Director Dana Murphy explains what’s behind this event. Aledo [FULL STORY]

Eagles, Rockets Post Tourney Wins

November 18, 2021 Ty Taylor

Mercer County and Rockridge both posted wins at the Rowva-Williamsfield/Ridgewood Thanksgiving Tournament Wednesday night. The Golden Eagles jumped off to a quick start in rolling over BPC while the Rockets picked up steam in downing [FULL STORY]

Day Named West Central Superintendent

November 18, 2021 Ty Taylor

Mercer County High School losing its principal at the end of the school year. Stacey Day has been hired as superintendent of the West Central School District. She will begin her new job next school [FULL STORY]

Mercer County School District Pre-K Programs Moving to Joy Next Year

November 18, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County School District is relocating Pre-K next school year. Pre-K programs will be moved to the current Mercer County Junior High School in Joy. The move was approved at Wednesday night’s school board [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Archery Deer Numbers

November 17, 2021 Ty Taylor

Mercer County deer hunters have harvested 386 deer during the archery season that began on Oct. 1. A statewide update from Tim Schweizer with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Archery season continues through Jan. [FULL STORY]

Spartans, Titans Pick Up Tourney Wins; Henry, Flynn Named All-State

November 17, 2021 Ty Taylor

The second night of the Rowva-Williamsfield/Ridgewood Thanksgiving Tournament saw the host Ridgewood Spartans top United and Monmouth-Roseville was a winner against the host Cougars. The Illinois High School Football Coaches Association announced their All-State team [FULL STORY]

TRAC Announces All-Conference Football Team

November 17, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Three Rivers Athletic Conference announced their All-Conference football teams for the 2021 season. Erie-Prophetstown was the league champion with a 6-0 mark followed by Monmouth-Roseville at 5-1 and Rockridge at 4-2. The Panthers had [FULL STORY]

Final Days Of Aledo TIF District

November 16, 2021 Ty Taylor

Aledo’s current TIF district is down to it’s final month. The sunset date is at the end of December says Chris Hagloch. The original 23-year TIF was created in December of 1986 and then extended [FULL STORY]