Jim Taylor

Three Arrested On Meth Charges In Mercer County

Three more methamphetamine arrests in Mercer County.  This time in Matherville. Justin Weston of Sherrard, James Dugan of Kewanee and Amber Welch of Matherville were taken into custody on Sunday.  Their arrests followed Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputies observing suspicious activities. …

Mercer County American Red Cross Blood Draw Tuesday

Blood supplies running low this time of year and Mercer County area residents can help out this week. Joe Zydlow is with the American Red Cross. The monthly Mercer County American Red Cross Blood Drive is Tuesday from 11:30 a.m.…

Sexual Harassment Policy On Monday’s Aledo City Council Agenda

The Aledo City Council meets in regular session Monday night and is scheduled to adopt a policy prohibiting sexual harassment. The ordinance is part of an employee handbook amendment. Aldermen are also expected to act on a five year capital…

Three Arrested In New Boston Meth Bust

            Three people arrested in a meth bust in New Boston. Taken into custody—25 year old Aerick Session, 22 year old Joshua Masters and 26 year old Samantha Thirtyacre. The arrest occurred after the New…