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Program Helping Mercer County Seniors Navigate ‘The Web’

May 18, 2023 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Senior Center teaming up with Visit MerCo for a monthly cyber literacy program. The senior center’s Kim Schaefer provided an update on the program during an Aledo Main Street get-together this week.

Retired Sherrard Teacher Honored For Service To ‘Ag in the Classroom’

May 17, 2023 Ty Taylor

Former Sherrard teacher, Ramona McMeekan, was recently honored for 20 years of volunteer service with “Ag in the Classroom,” an initiative to teach children about agriculture through the Mercer County Farm Bureau. Connie Lord, Ag [FULL STORY]

Cook, Golden Eagles Blank Farmers

May 17, 2023 Ty Taylor

Mercer County (25-7) defeated Farmington (12-13) 4-0 Tuesday to advance to the regional championship game at the IHSA 2A Brimfield Regional in softball. Freshman pitcher Elsie Cook (16-4) earned the win, throwing a complete game [FULL STORY]

New IHSA Single-Season Home Run Record Holder: Rockridge’s Payton Brown

May 17, 2023 Ty Taylor

Rockridge (32-1) senior shortstop Payton Brown hit her 25th home run of the season Tuesday, setting a new IHSA single-season record. The record-breaking home run came in the fourth inning of the Rockets 13-0 regional [FULL STORY]

June 24 Ribbon Cutting For Keithsburg Kayak Launch Project

May 16, 2023 Ty Taylor

A ribbon-cutting ceremony announced for the new kayak and canoe launch at Port Louisa in Keithsburg. The project also includes a viewing deck says Visit MerCo’s Kasi Henshaw. The project was announced in July 2021.

Charges Dropped Against Viola Police Chief

May 16, 2023 Ty Taylor

The disorderly conduct case against Viola Police Chief Troy Brock has been dismissed. The motion to dismiss was filed Tuesday in Mercer County Circuit Court by the special prosecutor handling the case. According to a [FULL STORY]

DeKeyrel Leads Rockets To Regional Win Over Mercer County

May 16, 2023 Ty Taylor

Rockridge (8-19) defeated Mercer County (12-14) to end the Golden Eagles’ season, 4-0 in the IHSA 2A Orion Regional quarterfinals Monday. The Rockets were led by freshman left-handed pitcher Carson DeKeyrel, who threw a complete [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Grooming & Sex Assault Defendant Has Died

May 16, 2023 Ty Taylor

Mercer County State’s Attorney Grace Simpson has confirmed that a man charged in a grooming and sexual assault investigation has died. No other information has been released at this time regarding the death of 52-year-old [FULL STORY]

150-Year History For Messiah Lutheran Church Aledo

May 15, 2023 Ty Taylor

A local church celebrating a 150-year milestone this weekend. Messiah Lutheran Church has a long history in Aledo says church council president Dennis Mellgren and church treasurer Brian Cirks. The 150th anniversary will be celebrated [FULL STORY]

Steven E. Baugher – No Services

May 15, 2023 Cynthia Stoner

Steven E. Baugher, 70 of Aledo, Illinois, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023 at home. There are no services. Fippinger Funeral Home, Aledo, is in charge of arrangements and online condolences may be made at [FULL STORY]