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Suspect Being Sought For New Boston Area Crimes

August 15, 2023 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Crime Stoppers currently seeking the location of a fugitive. Taurus A. Bryant, age 35, is described as a Black male, weighing approximately 250 pounds with glasses. Bryant is wanted for numerous crimes which [FULL STORY]

Serious Injuries Avoided In Aledo Area Semi/Car Collision

August 15, 2023 Ty Taylor

A collision between a car and semi-tractor trailer results in only minor injuries in rural Aledo. The crash occurred at Illinois Route 94 and 60th Avenue on Monday. According to a Mercer County Sheriff’s Department [FULL STORY]

Sherrard and Orion Boys, MERCO Girls Win Dual Golf Meets Monday

August 15, 2023 Ty Taylor

Mercer County beat Farmington in girls golf Monday, 227-250. Golden Eagle sophomore Elsie Cook was the medalist with a score of 50. Jayden Weeks fired a 53 for Mercer County in the victory. Sherrard opened [FULL STORY]

Construction Still Planned For Aledo Dollar Tree This Year

August 15, 2023 Ty Taylor

The Aledo City Council has approved the first reading of an agreement with developers of a Dollar Tree store. The project includes a TIF incentive says Mayor Chris Hagloch. The store will be built just [FULL STORY]

Rockridge Evaluating Elementary Facilities

August 15, 2023 Ty Taylor

One of the major issues the Rockridge School District will be evaluating this school year is elementary school facilities says Superintendent Marcus Bush. The first day of student attendance in the Rockridge School District is [FULL STORY]

New School Year & New Elementary Principals For Mercer County School District

August 15, 2023 Ty Taylor

The new school year set to begin in the Mercer County School District. There will be two new elementary school principals. Dr. Teresa Ibouhouten takes over in New Boston. She has 21 years teaching experience, [FULL STORY]

Gas Prices Averaging $3.99 In Mercer County

August 15, 2023 Ty Taylor

Gas prices are on the rise, inching toward the four-dollar mark across the country. According to Triple-A, the average in Mercer County is currently $3.99. The national average is $3.85. That’s the highest it’s been [FULL STORY]

Gregory L. Millett – Services 8/18/23

August 14, 2023 Cynthia Stoner

Gregory L. Millett, 59 of Aledo, Illinois, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Mercer Manor in Aledo. Services are 11 a.m., Friday, August 18, at Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo. Burial is in the [FULL STORY]

Earl Robbins – Services 8/17/23

August 14, 2023 Cynthia Stoner

Earl Robbins, 90 of Aledo, died Saturday, August 12, 2023, at his home, Brookstone of Aledo. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, August 17, at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Burial with Military Honors will [FULL STORY]

Anhydrous Ammonia Safety Day At Fairgrounds This Weekend

August 14, 2023 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Farm Bureau hosting an anhydrous ammonia safety day this weekend. Farmers, police, fire, and other emergency services personnel invited to the event says Mercer County Farm Bureau manager Jenna Preston. The anhydrous ammonia [FULL STORY]