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Mercer County Health Department Offering Certified Food Protection Manager’s Course Next Month

January 25, 2024 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Health Department will hold a Certified Food Protection Manager’s Course on February 21, 2024 at the Aledo United Methodist Church. The course run 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a 1-hour lunch break. [FULL STORY]

David L. Schwartzkopf – Viewing 1/27/24

January 24, 2024 Cynthia Stoner

David L. Schwartzkopf, 75 of Aledo, died Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Mercer Manor, Aledo. Public viewing will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, January 27, at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. The [FULL STORY]

IHSA Girls Basketball AP Poll – 1/24/24

January 24, 2024 Ty Taylor

The Associated Press (AP) released its latest poll for the 2023-24 IHSA girls basketball season this week. Local teams included in this week’s rankings are Annawan (#4 in 1A), West Central (#9 in 1A) Alleman [FULL STORY]

Arlene Grace Shotwell – Services 1/27/24

January 24, 2024 Cynthia Stoner

Arlene Grace Shotwell, 82 of Joy, IL, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Mercer Manor after losing a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation is 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, January 26, and the funeral [FULL STORY]

Sherrard Completes Regular Season Sweep Of Orion

January 24, 2024 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by Genesis Physical Therapy. Sherrard (16-3, 5-1 TRAC West) beat Orion (9-10, 1-5 TRAC West), 57-50 Tuesday. The Tigers led 23-9 midway through the second quarter. The Chargers responded with [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – Old Oaks Winery

January 24, 2024 Ty Taylor

On today’s Business Spotlight, John Hoscheidt sat down with Chris Larsen of Old Oaks Winery just south of Milan. Click here to listen to the interview.

Business Spotlight – Old Oaks Winery

January 24, 2024 Ty Taylor

On today’s Business Spotlight, John Hoscheidt speaks with Chris Larsen of the Old Oaks Winery just south of Milan. John talks with Chris about how the winery is adding more live music and more access [FULL STORY]

Independent Living Development Planned For Aledo

January 23, 2024 Ty Taylor

An independent living community being created on the east side of Aledo this year. Mike Bowns is the developer of the project called Countryview Villas. The Aledo City Council approved the preliminary plat for the [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – Charlie’s Tax Service

January 23, 2024 Ty Taylor

Today on the Business Spotlight, John Hoscheidt speaks with Bob Winter, Chris Meskan, and Lisa Litwiler of Charlie’s Tax Service in rural Reynolds. Click here to listen to the interview

Local Sports Cancellations – 1/22/24

January 22, 2024 Ty Taylor

Winter weather has forced local high school and junior high sporting events to be postponed Monday, January 22nd. Below is a complete list of local cancellations and make-up dates if they’re available. GIRLS BASKETBALL [FULL STORY]