Month: February 2025

Mercer County, Rockridge, Sherrard, Orion, Alwood, and United all closed Wednesday. Listen for the latest with Kia Wednesday morning on Farm Country 102.3 WRMJ. As Aledo, Illinois, braces for an impending winter storm, local authorities [FULL STORY]

With several inches of snow expected from Wednesday into Thursday, Aledo Mayor Chris Hagloch is reminding residents about the city’s designated snow routes. “We do have some designated routes in the city of Aledo. You’ll [FULL STORY]

The Rockridge School District has named its next high school principal. Sara Baker was hired for the position at Monday’s Board of Education meeting. She currently serves as a Dean of Students at Moline High [FULL STORY]

A nationwide egg shortage caused by avian influenza is driving up prices and making it harder for grocery stores to keep shelves stocked. At Mercer Market in Aledo, eggs are still available, but shoppers may [FULL STORY]

Photo credit: Amy Hess Mercer County Better Together’s (MCBT) inaugural “Night in a Car” event was a big success over the weekend. It raised more than $10,000 for the Mercer County Housing Emergency Fund, which [FULL STORY]

A final pre-trial conference scheduled for a Milan man charged in a drug induced death investigation in rural Sherrard. The Feb. 13 date was set this week in Mercer County Circuit Court during an appearance [FULL STORY]