Year: 2022

Township assessors in Mercer County hosting one more informational meeting this weekend. The session is Saturday morning from 8-to-10 a.m. at the Greene Township building says organizer Tiffany Newswander. An informational meeting was also held [FULL STORY]

The Mercer County 4-H Teen Federation raising funds this weekend for the local Shop With A Hero program, which involves the Aledo Police and Fire Departments and the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department. Carson Holmes is [FULL STORY]

Local State Rep. Dan Swanson continues to bring attention to Lyme disease prevention and awareness. He also credits the work of a Mercer County woman and her daughter. Swanson is reminding residents about a new [FULL STORY]

WRMJ visited with Sherrard FFA chapter president Briar Viager Thursday morning. She is promoting an event called The Mom Friend Project, which will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. at Sherrard High School.

Mercer County State’s Attorney Grace Simpson speaking in opposition to a recently approved crime reform package. The legislation is referred to as the “Safe-T Act” and impacts pre-trial detention matters, something she is concerned about. [FULL STORY]

Inching closer to the 2022 Rhubarb Festival, which will mark the 30th year for the event. The city is contributing $17,000 for this year’s celebration says Mayor Chris Hagloch. Ledith Whitehall offers a reminder about [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Sheriff Dusty Terrill alerting residents of numerous reports of unlocked vehicles being entered and rummaged through. Terrill says the department is increasing patrols in the affected areas.