The Mercer County Health Department (MCHD) on Monday reported another COVID-19 related death, a man in his 70s. This brings the total number of Mercer County deaths to fifteen. Mercer County has also experienced another 61 new cases of COVID-19.…
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Holiday Yard Sale & Bake Sale Raising Funds For Christmas Baskets For Families In Need
They call it “Dashing Through the Health Department.” It’s a drive-by holiday yard sale and bake sale with proceeds going to Christmas baskets for families in need. The health department’s Jen Hamerlinck says the drive-by holiday yard sale and…
Viola Man Charged In Sex Assault Case
Mild December To Continue
Mercer County Board Picks New Chairman This Week
A new Mercer County Board Chairman will be chosen Monday night. The post had been held by Carlos Sarabasa, but he did not seek re-election to the board last month. Three new board members will also be sworn-in Monday night–Republicans…
Swanson Talks State Budget Challenges
A mounting backlog of unpaid bills and a pandemic stricken economy is adding to more budget problems for Illinois. Not a pretty picture says local State Rep. Dan Swanson. Swanson was re-elected last month. He has served in the Illinois…