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City of Aledo Releases Statement On Sullivan; Placed On Paid Leave

August 31, 2022 Ty Taylor

Aledo Police Chief and City Administrator Chris Sullivan has been placed on paid leave. The city released a statement through its North Carolina PR firm HAVEN Creative late yesterday afternoon. “We are fully cooperating with [FULL STORY]

Tigers, Rockets Post TRAC Wins

August 31, 2022 Ty Taylor

Sherrard and Rockridge posted Three Rivers Athletic Conference opener volleyball wins Tuesday night over Morrison and Orion. On the links, the Rockridge girls won a triangular at Highland Springs, and Monmouth-Roseville’s boys took a triangular [FULL STORY]

Sept. 3 Tractor Ride To Honor Memory Of Mercer County Fair Volunteer

August 31, 2022 Ty Taylor

A memorial tractor ride honoring the memory of a longtime supporter of the Mercer County Fair is set for this weekend. Harold “Spike” Heck died last September. Fair board member Barney Lloyd says Heck had [FULL STORY]

Mercer County FFA Alumni Group Being Formed

August 30, 2022 Ty Taylor

Calling all alumni of Aledo, Westmer and Mercer County FFA programs. A group called Mercer County FFA Alumni and Supporters is being organized. 1996 Westmer grad Mat Willits is involved with the effort. Willits says [FULL STORY]

Gary D. Franks – Memorial Services 9/9/22

August 30, 2022 Cynthia Stoner

Gary D. Franks, 71 of Varna, formerly of Aledo, IL passed away Monday, August 29, 2022 at home. Cremation has been accorded. Memorial services are 11 a.m., Friday, September 9, at the Aledo United Methodist [FULL STORY]

Port Louisa Guided Paddle Saturday

August 30, 2022 Ty Taylor

They’re calling it the Port Louisa Guided Paddle. The event takes place this weekend near Keithsburg and Erica Knisley with the Keithsburg Kayak Company is helping promote the effort. The Port Louisa Guided Paddle begins [FULL STORY]

Aledo Mayor: Statement Likely On Sullivan’s Status By Wednesday

August 30, 2022 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo has yet to release a statement on the status of Police Chief and City Administrator Chris Sullivan. That will likely be coming Wednesday, according to Mayor Chris Hagloch. He has been [FULL STORY]

Eagles, Tigers Run Well At Wethersfield

August 30, 2022 Ty Taylor

Mercer County’s boys and Sherrard girls cross country teams ran well at the Wethersfield Invitational hosted at Midland Golf Club Monday. The Golden Eagle boys and Tiger girls both finished second behind Geneseo. In golf, [FULL STORY]

Visit Dozens Of Schools At BHC College Night

August 30, 2022 Ty Taylor

Black Hawk College will host the 50th Annual College Night on Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the college’s Quad-Cities Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, in the gym in Building 3. In one evening, [FULL STORY]

Update: State Police Press Release On Sullivan Arrest

August 29, 2022 Ty Taylor

Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) officials announce the indictment and arrest of 62-year-old Christopher G. Sullivan of Aledo for Battery (Class A Misdemeanor) and 2 counts of Official Misconduct (Class 3 [FULL STORY]