Month: July 2023

Mercer County Crime Stoppers currently seeking information about a hit and run accident involving a pedestrian. On Wednesday (July 5) at approximately 11:53 a.m., the Aledo Police Department responded to a report of this accident. [FULL STORY]

The Aledo City Council exploring police officer wages. Some final decisions should be made later this month says Mayor Chris Hagloch. The city council next meets on July 17.

The 2022 Mercer County Fair Queen winding down her reign. Some great memories says Cassidy Freeman. There are eight queen candidates this year along with 12 Junior Miss and 22 Little Miss Contestants.

Aledo Mayor Chris Hagloch still hopeful a mural design can be completed at a downtown building later this year. The property is the former Gun Report storefront. The owner was seeking ideas through artist submissions [FULL STORY]

A juvenile arrested following a motor vehicle theft from Matherville. Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputies made the arrest Monday following a pursuit into Rock Island where the stolen vehicle was eventually stopped and the juvenile was [FULL STORY]

The Aledo Exchange Club, Mercer County Jaycees and the American Legion hosting the 2023 Dr. Ford Frog Races at Aledo Central Park on the Fourth of July. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with racing starting [FULL STORY]