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Sherrard Grad Lawson Named West Central Superintedent

June 11, 2026 Ty Taylor

Sherrard High School graduate Eric Lawson has been named the superintendent of the West Central School District. The West Central School District Board of Education approved a three-year contract with Lawson at a special school [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Solid Waste & Recycling Public Hearing Next Week

June 11, 2026 Ty Taylor

A public hearing is scheduled for next week regarding a solid waste and recycling plan update. The tri-county plan includes Mercer, Warren, and McDonough Counties. The hearing will provide the public with an opportunity to [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Half Off Hub Henry County Fair Deal

June 10, 2026 Cynthia Stoner

The WRMJ Half Off Hub is STILL HERE… and we’re adding more deals all the time! ON SALE RIGHT NOW — Henry County Fair Ultimate Passes for HALF OFF! No reason to wait on this [FULL STORY]

Viola Man Facing Sexual Assault Charge Released, Prelminary Hearing Scheduled For Next Month

June 10, 2026 Ty Taylor

A Viola man facing a felony sexual assault charge has been released from custody and will return to Mercer County Circuit Court for a preliminary hearing next month. 22-year-old Marcellus Trice appeared in court on [FULL STORY]

Haven Hills Pool, Other Aquatic Amenities Open For Summer

June 10, 2026 Ty Taylor

Haven Hills Campground and Resort’s pool is open for the summer. Haven Hills, located south of Aledo at the former Hawthorn Ridge Golf Course, also features a 4,300-square-foot splash pad and a large spa and [FULL STORY]

Local Sports

Local ICA All-State Softball Selections

June 9, 2026 Ty Taylor

Local all-state selections are listed below. Class 2A First-Team All-State Brooklyn Peterson, Soph., Riverdale Avah Oertel, Jr., Princeton Class 2A Second-Team All-State Makenzy Moran, Sr., Sherrard Charley Perkins, Sr., Rockridge Brianna Schlapkohl, Fr., Rockridge [FULL STORY]

Month: June 2026

Sherrard Grad Lawson Named West Central Superintedent

Mercer County Solid Waste & Recycling Public Hearing Next Week

WRMJ Half Off Hub Henry County Fair Deal

Viola Man Facing Sexual Assault Charge Released, Prelminary Hearing Scheduled For Next Month

Haven Hills Pool, Other Aquatic Amenities Open For Summer

Local ICA All-State Softball Selections

Viola Man Arrested On Sexual Assault Charge

QC Area Woman Charged In Mercer County Drug-Induced Death Investigation To Return To Court In August

Aledo Adds Special Independence Day Events To Honor United States’ 250th Anniversary

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