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Sarabasa Elected New Mercer County Board Chairman

The Mercer County Board has a new chairman. Carlos Sarabasa of Aledo was elected to the position last night—replacing Joe Vann, who died in late June. Sarabasa will serve in the role through December 2018. Mark Bieri will continue to…

Mercer County Sex Abuse Case Continued To September

Another court appearance for an Aledo man facing ten felony sex abuse/sex assault counts. 44 year old Michael E. Daniels was in Mercer County Circuit Court today with his pre-trial conference continued to September 12th. He’s facing three Class X…

Crime Stoppers Seeks Information On Burglaries To Area Car Washes

Mercer County Crime Stoppers currently seeking information about a burglary to an Aledo business. On Monday, between 6 p.m. and 9:45 p.m., a coin operated mechanism inside a wash bay was damaged. The coin box was also taken. The burglary…

Mercer County YMCA & Mercer Foundation For Health Offer Mercer Ultimate Team Challenge

The Mercer County YMCA and Mercer Foundation for Health joining forces to offer the Mercer Ultimate Team Challenge. YMCA Executive Director Sarah Brown says they’re looking for groups of 4-to-6 friends or co-workers. The registration fee is $150 per team…

National Night Out Event Tuesday Night At Aledo Central Park

The Aledo Police Department bringing a number of emergency responders together for National Night Out this week. Aledo Police Chief Chris Sullivan says the local National Night Out event is Tuesday night from 6-to-9 p.m. at Aledo Central Park.

County Board To Select New Chairman Tuesday

The Mercer County Board will select a new County Board Chairman next week week. The position is vacant due to the June 29th death of Joe Vann.  The new chairman will serve through December of 2018. The county board meets…

Mercer County Unemployment Rate At 5.1 Percent

The Mercer County unemployment rate at 5.1 percent. The June number released yesterday by the Illinois Department of Employment Security and represents a five-point improvement from the same period a year ago. The unemployment rate also decreased from year over…