The Mercer County Health Department (MCHD) on Thursday announced that one additional resident from Mercer County has tested positive for COVID-19 (coronavirus) bringing the total to 83. The latest case is a male in his 50’s. At this time there…
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Local Bank Makes Donation To Area 4-H Clubs
Farmers State Bank recently donated $3,300 to eleven area 4-H groups for the purpose of supporting youth in agriculture. These 4-H clubs each received $300 from Farmers State Bank: Alexis All Stars Country Kids Hamlet Handy Helpers Joy-Eliza Ag Kimel…
IHSA Board Meets Monday; First Meeting Since Modified Schedule Announcement In Late July
A Baseball Glove Find; Indiana Man Returning 1940’s Model To Aledo
Rockridge School Board Approves Amended Calendar; Students To Return To Classroom Aug. 31
Final Report Released In Preemption Homicide/Suicide
The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department has completed the investigation involving a homicide/suicide in Preemption last spring. Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a 911 call on May 20th. When officers arrived at the residence, they found two subjects with apparent…