Month: July 2023

A Mercer County burglary investigation nets two arrests. The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department reports that 45-year-old Chad W. John and 51-year-old William D. Brooks, both of Monmouth, were taken into custody over the weekend. The [FULL STORY]

The City of Aledo will show off the proposed Central Park streetscape project at the Mercer County Fair this week. Mayor Chris Hagloch says they will have a presence in the Merchant’s Building. The city [FULL STORY]

The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department plays a significant role during Mercer County Fair week. Here’s Sheriff Dusty Terrill. The first grandstand event is Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. with the Mercer County Fair Pageant.

Some big-time recognition for a small-town pharmacy. Online voting begins Monday for Alwood Pharmacy says owner Donna Meredith. They’re up for a select honor. The link to vote will be available at the Alwood Pharmacy [FULL STORY]

When to pursue and when not to. Mercer County Sheriff Dusty Terrill says the department has a policy regarding suspect vehicles. The sheriff’s department was involved in a short pursuit last Friday that ended in [FULL STORY]