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Area Players Earn Softball All-State Honors

June 15, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Illinois Coaches Association has released their 2022 all-state teams for high school softball. The list of area players is headlined by four players from the back-to-back state champion Rockridge Rockets, including two first-team selections. [FULL STORY]

Jessica N. Wade – Services 6/17/22

June 14, 2022 Cynthia Stoner

Jessica N. Wade, 29 of Sherrard, Illinois passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 11, 2022, at UnityPoint Health-Trinity in Rock Island. Services are 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 17, 2022, at Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo. Private [FULL STORY]

$2.9 In ARPA Funds For County; County Board Deciding How Money Will Be Spent

June 13, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Board in the process of determining how ARPA funds will be distributed. The federal money is from the American Rescue Plan Act and is for pandemic recovery. Kasi Henshaw is serving as [FULL STORY]

Bailey To Campaign In Aledo Wednesday

June 12, 2022 Ty Taylor

Illinois gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey swinging through Mercer County this week. He’ll make a stop at Cheers on Main in Aledo around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Bailey plans to visit all 102 counties in the final [FULL STORY]

Aledo Exploring Side-By-Side Route To Walmart Shopping Area

June 10, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Aledo City Council trying to find an adequate side-by-side route to access Walmart. Mayor Chris Hagloch says aldermen are looking for a solution. A side-by-side sticker for Aledo residents is $50 per year.

Ronald L. Schmidt – Services 6/13/22

June 10, 2022 Ty Taylor

Ronald L. Schmidt, 83 of Aledo, passed away June 8, 2022 at Mercer Manor, Aledo. Funeral services will be 4 p.m., Monday, June 13, at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo, with visitation prior to services from [FULL STORY]

Carmen Maynard – Services 6/18/22

June 10, 2022 Ty Taylor

Carmen Maynard, 50 of Aledo, Illinois died Thursday, June 9, 2022 at UnityPoint Trinity Rock Island after a brief illness. Cremation has been accorded. Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, June 17, at Dennison [FULL STORY]

Davenport Man’s Sentencing Moved To July 18 In Mercer County Sex Assault Case

June 9, 2022 Ty Taylor

Sentencing has been pushed to next month for a Quad Cities man found guilty in a 2019 Mercer County child sex assault case. 36-year-old Antonio Cortez Williamson was scheduled to be sentenced next Monday but [FULL STORY]

Friday Features Farm In The Park, Mercer County 4-H BBQ & Cinema At Central

June 9, 2022 Ty Taylor

Farm in the Park and the Mercer County 4-H BBQ set for this week. Both events are Friday. Farm in the Park is at Aledo Central Park says Mercer County Ag Program Coordinator Teresa Kirwan. [FULL STORY]

Title Revealed For Aledo Independent Film

June 9, 2022 Ty Taylor

An out-of-town crew continues work on an independent film in Aledo. Shooting has been taking place all over town. The movie even has a title now—“Everything Fun You Could Possibly Do In Aledo Illinois.” WRMJ [FULL STORY]