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Semi-Truck Rolls Over Near New Boston, Driver Escapes With Minor Injuries

March 21, 2025 Ty Taylor

A semi-truck rollover near New Boston on Thursday had first responders rushing to the scene. It happened on March 20 when the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office was called to a one-vehicle semi rollover near New [FULL STORY]

Sherrard Names Alex Johnson High School Principal

March 20, 2025 Ty Taylor

Alex Johnson was officially hired as the next principal of Sherrard High School at the school district’s Board of Education meeting Wednesday. Johnson currently serves as associate principal and varsity boys basketball coach at Sherrard. [FULL STORY]

Rockridge Sophomore Singing With American Choral Directors Association National Choir

March 20, 2025 Ty Taylor

A top honor for a Rockridge High School choral student. Sophomore Rori Myers has been selected for the American Choral Directors Association National Choir. She is in Dallas this week. Curtis Fischer-Oelschlaeger is the vocal [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Sheriff Backs School Upgrade Plan, Citing Critical Safety Improvements

March 19, 2025 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Sheriff Dusty Terrill has publicly endorsed the upcoming $28 million bond referendum aimed at renovating and expanding Mercer County High School. The proposal, set for a vote on April 1, 2025, seeks to [FULL STORY]

Orion Among Local Schools Dropping To 1A In 4-Class IHSA Sports Next Year

March 19, 2025 Ty Taylor

With the IHSA’s updated enrollment classification policy announced Tuesday, Orion will drop from 2A to 1A in four-class sports in the 2025-26 school year. Every postseason-participating team with a classification enrollment of 300 students or [FULL STORY]

Donald J. Hollinrake – Celebration Of Life At A Later Date

March 19, 2025 Cynthia Stoner

Donald J. Hollinrake, 92 of West Union and formerly of Maynard, Iowa, Seaton, Illinois, and Keithsburg, Illinois, died Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Stoney Brook Assisted Living in West Union, Iowa. Celebration of Life services [FULL STORY]

Building Trust: Officer Jade Ford’s Youth Program Gives Aledo Teens A Voice

March 19, 2025 Ty Taylor

Aledo residents have been eagerly awaiting the completion of a key downtown improvement project, and now there’s an official date to mark on the calendar. During a recent edition of Mayor on the Air, Mayor [FULL STORY]

MerCo Wins Softball Opener

March 19, 2025 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Mercer County (1-0) opened its softball season with a 17-5 win over Abingdon-Avon (0-2) at home Tuesday. The Tornadoes scored three runs in the top of [FULL STORY]

Final Mercer County School District Referendum Informational Meeting Thursday

March 18, 2025 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County School District hosting one more community informational meeting in advance of the April 1 referendum. Two previous sessions have been held and Unit 404 Superintendent Tim Farquer says there have been some [FULL STORY]

Haven Hills Campground & Resort Opening April 1st

March 18, 2025 Ty Taylor

Aledo, IL – Haven Hills Campground & Resort is set to officially open on April 1st, welcoming visitors to its newly developed site just south of Aledo on Highway 94. The campground, which has been [FULL STORY]