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Alexis Man Guilty In Mercer County Sex Assault Case; Sentencing This Fall

August 26, 2022 Ty Taylor

An Alexis man found guilty during a criminal sexual assault trial in Mercer County Circuit Court. The jury returned guilty verdicts to four Class 1 felony counts filed against 52-year-old Robert Breshears Jr. The jury [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Unemployment Rate Under 4-Percent

August 26, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County unemployment rate now at 3.5 percent. The number is for July and compares to a 4.5 percent figure recorded the same period a year ago, according to data released from the Illinois [FULL STORY]

Tigers, Rockets Post Volleyball Wins

August 26, 2022 Ty Taylor

Sherrard and Rockridge swept their opponents in posting volleyball wins Thursday night. The Tigers swept Kewanee 25-16, 25-17. The Rockets handled UTHS 25-12, 25-14. In other action, Orion stopped Ridgewood 25-10, 25-16, United swept Rowva-Williamsfield [FULL STORY]

Plenty Of Music For Marching Eagles In 2022

August 26, 2022 Ty Taylor

Six home football games mean six performances for the Mercer County High School Marching Eagles. Band director Rusty Ruggles is pumped. 97 students participate in the Marching Eagles.

Man Posing As Police Officer In Viola; Pulls Woman Over

August 26, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Sheriff’s office made aware of a suspicious event in Viola this week. It happened around Noon Thursday where a female was motioned to pull over by a white male possibly in his [FULL STORY]

Mural Plans Still In Works For Downtown Aledo Building; Decision Soon For Farmers Grain & Coal Site

August 25, 2022 Ty Taylor

A College Avenue building that features a large and faded “Welcome to Aledo” mural will get a new design. The final drawing has yet to be decided, but will likely incorporate the city’s new logo [FULL STORY]

Mistrial Declared In Hockenberry Case

August 25, 2022 Ty Taylor

The trial of a Keithsburg man charged with solicitation of murder for hire has ended in a hung jury. The jury foreperson reported to the court Wednesday that they were “hopelessly deadlocked” in the case [FULL STORY]

1997 Corvette Raffled At Aledo Antique Days This Weekend

August 25, 2022 Ty Taylor

Come to Aledo Antique Days this Saturday and win a car. The Mercer County Golden Eagles Restoration Program is selling $10 raffle tickets says high school teacher Aaron Heartt. Those interested in purchasing a raffle [FULL STORY]

Eagles, Rockets Post Links Wins, Eagles Drop Home VB Opener

August 25, 2022 Ty Taylor

Mercer County slipped by Sherrard at Oak View Country Club and Rockridge rolled at Emerald Hills in girls golf Wednesday. The Golden Eagles shot a 218 to the Tigers 221. Sherrard’s Marissa Kunzman was the [FULL STORY]

Mercer County School Board Approves Threat Assessment Team & Plan

August 25, 2022 Ty Taylor

An update on school safety entering the new school year in the Mercer County School District. Unit 404 Supt. Scott Petrie says the threat assessment team and plan was approved by the Mercer County Board [FULL STORY]