Jim Taylor

Area Memorial Day Observances

The Aledo Memorial Day observance is set for Monday. Aledo American Legion’s Jay Doherty with the details. Also this Memorial Day weekend, an observance will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at the Peniel Cemetery and Monday at 1:30 p.m.…

ROE Opportunity Fair Tuesday In Aledo

The Regional Office of Education hosting an opportunity fair in Mercer County this week. Regional Superintendent Jodi Scott says the opportunity fair is Tuesday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Oak View Country Club.

Foreign Inmate Numbers Down At Mercer County Jail

Foreign inmate revenue down at the Mercer County Jail. The biggest impact this fiscal year is a signifant decrease from the U.S. Marshals service says Mercer County Sheriff Dusty Terrill. The county receives $65 per day per inmate from the…

West Nile Surveillance In Mercer County

The Mercer County Health Department will be submitting dead birds to the University of Illinois Veterinary Diagnostic Lab for West Nile virus testing. In addition to crows and blue jays, the state will be accepting grackles, sparrows, finches, robins, cardinals,…

Street Sounds Speaker Project Progressing For Downtown Aledo

An idea of Mercer County High School students close to becoming a reality. Phase 1 of the Street Sounds speaker project nearing completion in downtown Aledo. Teacher Rusty Ruggles helped with the effort. The project was funded through a combination…

Retired Sherrard Teacher Honored For Service To ‘Ag in the Classroom’

Former Sherrard teacher, Ramona McMeekan, was recently honored for 20 years of volunteer service with “Ag in the Classroom,” an initiative to teach children about agriculture through the Mercer County Farm Bureau. Connie Lord, Ag in the Classroom volunteer, surprised…

June 24 Ribbon Cutting For Keithsburg Kayak Launch Project

A ribbon-cutting ceremony announced for the new kayak and canoe launch at Port Louisa in Keithsburg. The project also includes a viewing deck says Visit MerCo’s Kasi Henshaw. The project was announced in July 2021.

Charges Dropped Against Viola Police Chief

The disorderly conduct case against Viola Police Chief Troy Brock has been dismissed. The motion to dismiss was filed Tuesday in Mercer County Circuit Court by the special prosecutor handling the case. According to a Mercer County Sheriff’s Department press…