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Business Spotlight – Kohl’s Diamond Gallery, Galesburg

June 6, 2024 Ty Taylor

Today’s Business Spotlight shines on Kohl’s Diamond Gallery in Downtown Galesburg. John Hoscheidt talks with Jeff Kohl, the owner of Kohl’s Diamond Gallery. They’ll discuss how long the family-owned business has been open, the anniversary [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – Kohl’s Diamond Gallery, Galesburg

June 6, 2024 Ty Taylor

Today’s Business Spotlight shines on Kohl’s Diamond Gallery in Downtown Galesburg. John Hoscheidt talks with Jeff Kohl, the owners of Kohl’s Diamond Gallery. Click here to listen.

New Boston Man Enters Guilty Plea To Weapons Charge In 2020 Case

June 5, 2024 Ty Taylor

A New Boston man will serve two years in prison after pleading guilty to a Class 3 felony of felon in possession of a firearm. 56-year-old Lester Ward will voluntarily surrender to the Mercer County [FULL STORY]

Orion Man Injured In Mercer County Crash

June 5, 2024 Ty Taylor

One person injured in a traffic crash north of Aledo earlier this week. According to the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department, the one-vehicle accident occurred Monday on Illinois Route 94. The vehicle exited the highway and [FULL STORY]

Iowa Basketball Stars Harding & Freeman Helping Run MERCO Girls Basketball Camp

June 4, 2024 Ty Taylor

University of Iowa men’s basketball players Brock Harding and Owen Freeman are instructing at this week’s Mercer County High School girls basketball youth camp. Harding, the 2023 Illinois Mr. Basketball, was in Aledo at the [FULL STORY]

Derwood K. Ruggles – Celebration Of Life 6/29/24

June 4, 2024 Cynthia Stoner

Derwood K. Ruggles, 86 of Aledo, died Monday, June 3, 2024, at his home. A celebration of Derwood’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 29, at the Mercer County VFW, with Military [FULL STORY]

TRAC Announces 2024 All-Conference Softball Team

June 4, 2024 Ty Taylor

The Three Rivers Athletic Conference (TRAC) announced its all-conference softball team for the 2024 season Tuesday. Rockridge had seven players named to the all-conference team after finishing third in Class 2A over the weekend. Kendra [FULL STORY]

TRAC Announces 2024 All-Conference Baseball Team

June 4, 2024 Ty Taylor

The Three Rivers Athletic Conference (TRAC) announced its 2024 all-conference baseball team Tuesday. Sherrard, which won the West Division of the league, had 10 players named all-conference players. Aidan Terronez, Maddux Harksen, Garrett Woodward, Cam [FULL STORY]

Rhubarb Fest 2024; Paying Tribute To Darlene

June 4, 2024 Ty Taylor

This year’s Rhubarb Fest will include a special celebration of founder Darlene Johnson, who died last December. The week has started with an official proclamation from the city says Mayor Chris Hagloch. Hagloch says the [FULL STORY]

Anderson Hosts Independent Grocers Summit In Aledo

June 4, 2024 Ty Taylor

Local State Senator Neil Anderson involved in an Independent Grocers Summit in Aledo. The session was Monday morning at the Aledo Fire Station. The Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs was also involved in the summit. [FULL STORY]