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Eagles Beat A-Town

September 20, 2022 Ty Taylor

Mercer County beat Abingdon-Avon in straight sets Monday. The Golden Eagles are now 10-7 on the season and 3-1 in the Lincoln Trail Conference. Elsewhere, the Golden Eagles beat Stark County in boys golf. Also [FULL STORY]

TIF Request For Old Hospital Site Voted Down By Aledo City Council

September 20, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Aledo City Council has turned down TIF funding for the old hospital. The action taken Monday night says Mayor Chris Hagloch. The owners of the property, which serves as an apartment complex, were seeking [FULL STORY]

Police Committee Chairman: Officer Resignations Unrelated To Sullivan

September 19, 2022 Ty Taylor

Two resignations within the Aledo Police Department are unrelated to the matter involving Police Chief Chris Sullivan. Police Committee Chairman and Alderman Mike Chausse says the city still has full police coverage 24-hours a day, [FULL STORY]

Eagles Finish Second At Judy Richmond Classic

September 19, 2022 Ty Taylor

Mercer County went 3-1 at the Judy Richmond Classic over the weekend, losing in the championship to Fulton in straight sets. Elsewhere, Rockridge won the consolation bracket at the Pearl City Tournament Saturday. VOLLEYBALL [FULL STORY]

Davenport Man Wants Sentence Reconsidered In Mercer County Sex Assault Case

September 19, 2022 Ty Taylor

The attorney for a Davenport man convicted in a Mercer County sex assault case, has filed a motion to reconsider sentence. 36-year-old Antonio Cortez Williamson received a 45-year term in the Illinois Department of Corrections [FULL STORY]

Mercer County And Rockridge Roll Over Opponents, Sherrard Struggles

September 16, 2022 Ty Taylor

An exciting week number 5 of high school football found the Mercer County Golden Eagles with 9 touchdowns in their 59 to 7 win over Abingdon/Avon (A-Town). Colby Cox ran for over 350 yards to [FULL STORY]

New Boston Meth Defendant Arrested Again

September 16, 2022 Ty Taylor

A New Boston man awaiting trial in a 2020 meth case has been arrested again. This time Lester Ward was taken into custody on a Muscatine County warrant after Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a [FULL STORY]

Two Resign From Aledo Police Department

September 16, 2022 Ty Taylor

Two Aledo police officers have resigned. Both Marcus Harris and Clifford Adam resignations are on Monday night’s city council meeting agenda. Harris’ resignation effective Sept. 2 and Adam’s resignation effective Sept. 6. The department is [FULL STORY]

Lance Shepard – Celebration Of Life 10/8/22

September 16, 2022 Cynthia Stoner

Lance Shepard, 50 of Eliza, Illinois unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at home. Visitation is 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, September 13, at Dennison Funeral Home, Aledo. A celebration of life will [FULL STORY]

Rockets Sweep Mustangs

September 16, 2022 Ty Taylor

Rockridge improved to 4-1 in Three Rivers Athletic Conference West Division play with a road win at Morrison Thursday. In boys golf, the Rockets finished third in a triangular with Princeton and Erie-Prophetstown. In junior [FULL STORY]