Jim Taylor

Terrill Releases Statement On Non-Highway Vehicle Ordinance

A non-highway vehicle ordinance for Mercer County will be addressed at next month’s Mercer County Board meeting. The idea is being proposed by local businessman Mark Bieri, who is asking all municipalities and villages within the county to support the…

Looser-Flake Foundation Accelerates Grant Awards To Support Technology and Equity In Mercer County & Sherrard Schools

As school districts across the region consider how education will be delivered this fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mercer County & Sherrard School Districts will continue their pursuit to ensure every single student has access to technology. The…

New Boston Man’s Sex Assault Case Continued To September

A continuance granted in a New Boston man’s sexual assault case. 25 year old Joshua Masters appeared in Mercer County Circuit Court Wednesday morning for a pre-trial conference with the matter continued to Sept. 15.  He faces a Class 1…

Farmers State Bank Awards Scholarships To Four Area Students

The Farmers State Bank of Western Illinois has awarded four, $1,500 scholarships to graduating seniors from area high schools. Those selected are Blake Hasson from AlWood High School, Kate Hatlestad from Sherrard High School, Madisyn Lee from United High School…

Three More COVID-19 Cases In Mercer County; 40 Total

The Mercer County Health Department (MCHD) on Tuesday announced the 38th, 39th and 40th residents from Mercer County to test positive for COVID-19 (coronavirus). The 38th case is a male in his 70s, the 39th is a male in his…

Aledo Antique Days Canceled

The Aledo Main Street Board of Directors and the City of Aledo have announced cancellation of this year’s Antique Days & Car Show, along with all other activities planned for August 29th in conjunction with the festival. With the current…

“At this moment our hope is that high school sports will go on,” says Gov. Pritzker

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker asked about high school sports this fall. He’s hopeful, but also non-committal. He says he’s tracked a study in Europe where there is concern about young athletes taking COVID-19 back to their families after competing.  …

Artcher Case Continued To September

Another continuance in the criminal case against former Mercer County High School teacher Mark Artcher. He appeared in Mercer County Circuit Court for a pre-trial conference Tuesday morning with the matter continued to Sept. 21. The 61-year-old Artcher was arrested…